National Football Team Loses 1-0 to France in UEFA Nations League
Defeated by Kylian Mbappe's goal in the match played at Kocaeli Stadium, the national team suffered its first point loss in the group while columnists criticized Montella's choices.
In the first match of UEFA Nations League League A Group 1, the National Football Team was defeated 1-0 by France at Kocaeli Stadium with a goal scored by Kylian Mbappe in the 54th minute.
Match Details and Final Score
In their first match in UEFA Nations League Group 1, the National Football Team faced France at Kocaeli Stadium and left the pitch with a 1-0 defeat.
In the match where the first half ended in a goalless draw, the sole goal that brought victory to France was scored by Kylian Mbappe in the 54th minute.
Standings and Upcoming Matches
With this result, France claimed 3 points in the group, while the national team made a point-less start to the tournament.
The national team will play its second match in the group against Italy in Bursa on September 28; in the other group match, Belgium defeated Italy 2-0 away.
Mehmet Ayan's Commentary on the Match
Hürriyet sports writer Mehmet Ayan stated in his column that they played against one of the top teams in the world and that he would not despair over the defeat.
Ayan wrote that Barcola and Camavinga entering the game in the 78th minute showed the difference between the two teams, and that they put up a decent fight even with 10 men.
Uğur Meleke's Analysis of Montella
Uğur Meleke, on the other hand, wrote that head coach Vincenzo Montella has two major problems that he needs to work on and think about.
The writer pointed out Montella's excessive belief in his own rights and his exaggeration of the sense of loyalty as two fundamental points of criticism on behalf of the national team.