The New History, Spain Defeat France 2-0

Six defeats in the last official match, eventually reversing the history of Spain after a 2-0 win over France in the quarterfinals of Euro 2012.
Xabi Alonso-100 marking caps for the national team with a pair of goals to lead Spain to seal a place in the semi-finals. Matador team had already been waiting for Portugal.
    The scenario is a candidate Spain in Euro 2012 so far are still running smoothly. Spanish with no difficulty to eliminate France in the quarter-finals with a score of 2-0 in the match held at Donbass Arena on Saturday (23/6) evening local time.
Xabi Alonso scored a pair each in minute 19 and 90 by white dots dashed hopes of Les Blues to avenge the disappointment at the 2010 World Cup. This goal was very special for the Real Madrid midfielder melakoni to-100 with La Furia Roja.
With this success, the squad made by Vicente del Bosque will face Portugal who first secured their place in the top four. Yesterday, Seleccao locking semi-final tickets to a single goal thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo who arrested the Czech Republic.
Vicente del Bosque does not play back a pure striker in the French counter a crucial game. Just like when the first match against Italy in qualifying Group C, La Furia Roja lose Cesc Fabregas as the "striker false", while Fernando Torres should be satisfied reserved.
In the French camp, there are also surprises. Laurent Blanc decided not to play midfielder Samir Nasri.
As usual, the Spanish tried to control the ball since the early minutes. Just three minutes walk game, Jordi Alba combing through the left side, but Adil Rami quickly anticipate the La Furia Roja.
Fabregas getting a chance in the fifth minute, but when trying to reach the ball movement is driven Gael Clichy. Barcelona midfielder is hoping referee Nicola Rizzoli gives a penalty, but the man did not heed the Italian protest Fabregas.
Not long ago, who tried to turn Xabi Alonso scored in the 100th game of his team with Matador, but the kick was still a Real Madrid player Hugo Lloris easily dammed.
The game runs a lot until minute 15, the Spanish continued to master the game is not able to create dangerous chances in front of goal Lloris. Instead Les Bleus are just waiting memanfaatkans counterattack.
But, La Furia Roja finally "wake up" fans thanks to goals from Alonso in the 19th minute. Starting from the action of Andres Iniesta who provide feedback to Alba, Valencia's left-back racing with the tejatuh Debuchy near the penalty area. Alba then sent a crossing to the right, where Alonso with a free header which ripped the nets off Lloris.
France who had left would not want to strike out for an equalizer. Karim Benzema had a chance from a free kick on 25 minutes, unfortunately his shot bounced over the bar far Iker Casillas.
Spain, as reported by goal.com, Les Bleus a direct response to the attack and again had the opportunity through Iniesta. It's just a ball of bait gastric Fabregas failed to be maximized and produced only a corner kick.
Casillas just starting to get brushed aside the threat means Cabaye free kick. Then there was chaos in front of goal from Ribery corner, but the skin round the captain of Team Matador successfully secured.
Two consecutive opportunities acquired La Furia Roja. The first, which only led to Iniesta kick corner kick, then Gerard Pique's header is still not meet the target so that the score 1-0 for the excellence of Spain lasted until halftime.
No substitutions from both sides of this pascajeda, but Roosters team took the initiative to attack. Benzema mengeceoh defense, and then provide feedback to Debuchy but the ball off his foot.
France's defense team threatened again Matador, but Ribery failed to maximize passing because Sergio Ramos Benzema pretty quickly throw the ball. La Roja solid back line to break the partnership re-Ribery Benzema, when Segio Busquets cut the ball from the center.
While difficult to build an attack Iniesta et al, France again threatened with a header that went Debuchy Ribery's cross, but goalkeeper Casillas is still safe because the header Debuchy still hovers over the bar.
In 62 minutes, Fabregas almost doubled the lead his team through a fast counter-attack. Lloris lucky to get out of the nest to catch the round leather.
Looking at the front line of the barren, Del Bosque include Pedro Rodriguez and Fernando Torres and David Silva and Cesc Fabregas pulled out. Blanc also lower Menez Jemery Samir Nasri and substitute Florent Malouda coming and Mathieu Debuchy.
Pedro immediately spread threats by providing feedback to Torres, but Koscielny sliding so do Chelsea striker failed to maximize opportunities.
France turned threatening. Ribery brilliant action M'Vila successfully passing through the receiving line behind La Furia Roja, then give the crossing to the front of the goal. Unfortunately the ball is not able to reach Menez, and goalkeeper Casillas saves swiftly.
Torres nearly increase the advantage La Roja, but caught off-side even before El Nino made an attempt to break down the wicket Lloris.
France increasingly vigorous attack on the remaining five minutes of the game to force a draw, but again the effort Ribery still could not change position.
Tapim Spanish who actually adding to the score in the last minute of the game through through the fitting 12. Starting from the action of Pedro in the box that was dropped without hesitation Rizzola Reveillere referee gave a penalty and Alonso went on to become the executor of La Roja at once ushered into the semi-finals to face Portugal.

Defeat Sweden 2-0, Les Blues Stay Escaped

Sweden unexpectedly defeated the French national team 2-0 in Group D Euro 2012 match, held at Olympic Stadium, Kiev, Wednesday (06/20/2012) pm dawn. Goals scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic Sweden in the 54th minute, and Sebastian Larsson at minute 91.
Against Sweden, coach Laurent Blanc lowers trio attacker Hatem Ben Arfa, Frank Ribery, and Karim Benzema. While Erik Hamren entrusted to the front line duo of Ola Toivonen and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Since the beginning of the game, both teams took turns attacking each other. Sweden that has been determined to be not qualified for the quarterfinals, did not want his last fight back in the defeat.
Ten-minute walk game, Sweden had the opportunity through Ola Toivonen. Ola Mexes who escaped from custody, facing one on one with Hugo Lloris. Unfortunately, the ball still hit the goalpost.
Half an hour the game went, the French had the opportunity over the Hatem Ben Arfa. Ben Arfa free-standing kick the ball outside the penalty box. But the ball was wide of the goal.
Towards the end of the first round match, Frank Ribery got the opportunity in front of goal Sweden. Unfortunately, the ball is ditendangnnya still far from the target. Until the first half ended, the position of Sweden against France was a 0-0 draw.
In the second half, both teams attacked each other again to reach a goal. The 54th minute Ibrahimovic finally broke the deadlock with a score against France. The goal was started from the feed Larsson on the left side of the French defense. Ibrahimovic kicks the ball with a scissors keeper could not hold France,
After falling behind 1-0, the French coach Laurent Blanc put Florent Malouda, Jeremy Menez Oliver Giroud substitute Hatem Ben Arfa, Samir Nasri, and Yann M'Villa to increase the intensity of the attacks.
Instead of scoring, even re-pierced French goal in minute 91. Goals were scored by Sebastian Larsson. Larsson scored after the ball gag harness Wilhelmsson kick that hit the goalpost. Throw the ball right at the foot of the player Larsson and immediately scored a goal against France. The position lasted until the game ended 2-0.
For the French defeat of Sweden is once again making their unbeaten run ended at 23 games. But they were lucky to still qualify for the big 8, and will face Spain in the round of life and death.

Consistent Play, France Beat Ukraine 2-0

Thanks to the appearance of the dominant French managed to pick three points after bulldoze host Ukraine 2-0 in the second match of Group D Euro 2012 at Donbass Arena stadium, yesterday morning. The game was delayed due to heavy rain in the fifth minute. When the game resumed, the French tried to immediately step on the gas.
The first chance they get while Karim Benzema leads right kick to the body of goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov. France then continue mengusai game. Entering the 30th minute, Les Blues, nicknamed the French, have the best chance of passing the foot of Jeremy Menez. However, Menez who received a kick Franck Ribery could be blocked by goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov Ukraine. Into the second half, the French are still trying to dismantle the defense of Ukraine. Only in the 53rd minute, Pyatov finally subdued.
Utilizing feedback Benzema, Menez shot past goalkeeper Pyatov his left foot. Has not let up from the shock due to the first goal, Ukraine again conceded three minutes later. This time through the action of Yohan Cabaye. With these results, the French extend their unbeaten run to seven parties over Ukraine (four wins, three draws). Not only that, this result makes the French are unbeaten in their last 23 party. After the match the French coach Laurent Blanc said he was satisfied with the performance of midfielder Jeremy Menez.
Blanc put eleven players name in the opening Menez replaced Florent Malouda. Blanc's decision was not in vain because Menez shows subtle performance as well as confidence. "We really studied the Ukraine game and they do have a gap at the back. There is an imbalance in the back line and this is the gap that we use," said Blanc.
While the French defender, Philippe Mexes also agreed Blanc praised the work done. "We played well when pressed. The attackers are the main defense. But we must stay focused," said Mexes. Face Sweden in the final Group D on Tuesday (19/6) future, it seems not an obstacle for Les Blues. They are determined to qualify to the quarter-finals as winners of Group D.

Nasri Beautiful Goal to Save France from Defeated

French coach Laurent Blanc still considers England as a tough opponent. Even more favored when England actually met France in the first game of Group D Euro 2012 in Donetsk on Monday (11/6). According to the French managed to trouble England. Therefore, the results are not too disappointing 1-1 draw.

Yes, Blanc French judge is not favored. Evidently, the UK could be ahead by Joleon Lescott. However, France could liken it within nine minutes through Samir Nasri. According to Blanc, Les Bleus could have scored the second goal in the game.

"We managed to complicate them. We scored goals in this game. Obviously, this is a good thing. We should have scored a second goal though rarely created chances," said Blanc.

However Blanc recognizes when a 1-1 draw was very good for France. According to him, the team immediately focused on the next game against Sweden, on Friday. "Balance is not the result is disappointing," he said.