🏆Match #37: Group D - Tunisia 1-0 France (30/11/22, 3pm)

[Up the Junction]

France are through and will rest players, Tunisia need a win to stand any chance of qualifying for the next stage...

[Col Hammer]

France are through and will rest players,

Just the 9 changes from the last game!! The luxury of getting qualification sorted early...

[Misko]

The last minutes of the game could be interesting if Tunisia need one goal to get to the second round. I wouldn't bet on a solid French defence then.

[Up the Junction]

Just the 9 changes from the last game!! The luxury of getting qualification sorted early...

But no Areola? One of only two French players yet to feature...

[steps]

But no Areola? One of only two French players yet to feature...

They’ve chosen to go with 3rd choice, ex-Palace, 37 year old Steve Mandanda.

[Misko]

They’ve chosen to go with 3rd choice, ex-Palace, 37 year old Steve Mandanda.

Mandanda is actually the 2nd choice, I reckon. He's experienced, he still plays at a good level, and more importantly, he is an undisputed leader and probably the most beloved character in the locker room.

[kenthammer]

I'd fancy Wales chances against the French site,there awful

[steps]

Mandanda is actually the 2nd choice, I reckon. He's experienced, he still plays at a good level, and more importantly, he is an undisputed leader and probably the most beloved character in the locker room.

I did not realise he’s 2nd choice for France but I suppose he plays more regular football than Areola.

Listening on the radio and it doesn’t sound like he’s having a great game though.

[Puff Daddy]

Turned off the Australia / Denmark game, shocking match and so far, thus one is little better. In fact, they are all horrible matches today Not going to watch any of them

[Misko]

I don't watch the game, but the line up seems experimental to say the least. I think the only purpose is to provide some game time to those who could be playing at some point later in the tournament. And coincidentally, not to obliterate any possibility of qualification for our Tunisian friends...

[Shabu]

France equalised in added time, Tunisia fans devastated. France goal gets disallowed, Tunisia fans celebrate like crazy.

None of it matters anyway as Australia already through - although maybe for Tunisian fans it's like Scotland still celebrating their draw against England at the last Euro's :lol:

[flaneur]

Famous victory over the former colonial power! Not quality football but a great game.

[mushy]

Turned off the Australia / Denmark game, shocking match and so far, thus one is little better. In fact, they are all horrible matches today Not going to watch any of them

"I've got much more important things to do with my time then sit around watching the World Cup!".

[Misko]

Famous victory over the former colonial power! Not quality football but a great game.

True! Even though the colonial history is nothing like the one with Algeria, it is still a special feat to beat France for Tunisia, especially it is the first time that they achieve it.