France edge Belgium with late own goal to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals
France booked their spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals courtesy of a late own goal by Belgium’s Jan Vertonghen.
Having scored just two goals at Euro 2024 before today’s game, courtesy of an own goal and a penalty, Vertonghen’s unfortunate error was France’s ticket to the next stage.
In a dramatic turn of events at Düsseldorf Arena, the game featured few moments of brilliance and appeared to be heading for extra time until Vertonghen deflected Randal Kolo Muani’s strike into the net, handing Les Bleus the victory.
France squandered numerous opportunities as they continue to struggle to get their attack firing in this competition.
Captain Kylian Mbappe was not left out, as he also failed to convert chances that he typically buries with ease.
Belgium, on the other hand, had their moments and came close when Kevin De Bruyne made a brilliant run into open space, only to see his shot brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
France, who failed to top their group for the first time in 12 years, will face the winner between Portugal and Slovenia.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
30 units of 80-inch LG plasma TVs caught with terrorists’ suppliers: Military
A statement by Mohammed Goni, the acting spokesperson for the operation, said the suspects were arrested on Monday at about 1:30 p.m.
States
Borno, Adamawa, Yobe map out response strategies, flooding evacuation plans
Borno, Yobe and Adamawa governments have mapped out response strategies and evacuation plans to mitigate the effects of impending floods.
Rights
AUPCTRE faults Tinubu govt over unpaid wage award
The national president of AUPCTRE, Benjamin Anthony, made the call in an interview in Abuja on Wednesday.
Politics
PDP has moved past crisis, uncertainty, says Ohuabunwa
“The party is now rebuilding and will come out stronger and better,” stated Mao Ohuabunwa.
World
U.S. judge orders Trump to release financial records sought by BBC
A court has ordered Mr Trump to produce the financial documents the BBC requested as part of the legal proceedings in his $10 billion defamation suit.
Economy
Navy uncovers nine illegal refineries in Rivers
Five newly excavated pits, prepared for imminent use, were also found and neutralised before they could become operational.
