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No disrespect to France, but I wish Denmark had played like that against Norway (not that I think Norway would have won it anyway).
I would argue Denmark lost it. When was the last time you saw a team that good making so many strange decisions and mistakes? I honestly cannot remember ever from a mens team.
It doesn't matter though. France are worthy winners and you can only beat what is in front of you. If Denmark had played better France might have upped their game as well.
I would argue Denmark lost it. When was the last time you saw a team that good making so many strange decisions and mistakes? I honestly cannot remember ever from a mens team.
It doesn't matter though. France are worthy winners and you can only beat what is in front of you. If Denmark had played better France might have upped their game as well.
QuietContrarian
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Close in the end with Denmark winning 2nd half.
But not enough.
Congrats France, just when the French haven’t won anything since 2017, they come back.
OG is just their groove.
But not enough.
Congrats France, just when the French haven’t won anything since 2017, they come back.
OG is just their groove.
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I agree, Denmark lost this more than France won it.
France were very good in defence for good stretches, but when Denmark stopped making stupid mistakes they caught up, it was just too late in the game.
Haven’t seen them this bad since 2013 WC final.
Gidsel btw missed a golden opportunity to equalize with 15 secs left, and fumbled the play - But it should have been a freethrow for Denmark aswell, so there’s that.
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Eye of Ra
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| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper |  Vincent Gérard |
| Right wing |  Aleix Gómez |
| Right back |  Yahia Omar |
| Centre back | Nedim Remili |
| Left back |  Mikkel Hansen |
| Left wing | Hugo Descat |
| Pivot | Ludovic Fabregas |
| MVP | Mathias Gidsel |
Also typical for Norway - when the pressure is off (women) they just smash Sweden.
I honestly don't get it. That team is so experienced and full of players who have won everything, but for some reason in the Olympics they just choke.
I honestly don't get it. That team is so experienced and full of players who have won everything, but for some reason in the Olympics they just choke.
