Euro 2024: Wober own goal lifts France to win amid Mbappe injury
Max Wober scored an own goal that enabled France to beat Austria amid concerns about Kylian Mbappe’s injury in Euro 2024 action on Monday.
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WOBER OWN GOAL HANDS FRANCE CRUCIAL WIN AMID MBAPPE INJURY
Wober scored an own goal in the 38th minute that handed France the crucial win amid French fans’ concerns about Mbappe’s facial injury.
Furthermore, Mbappe’s cross was going into his own net by Webber in the 38th minute.
In Wober’s desperation to cut out the danger from Mbappe’s threat, he inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net.
This enabled France to hold on to the lead at half-time.
Interestingly, Austria’s Kevin Danso collided with Mbappe which left the latter with a bloodied nose.
On the other hand, Mbappe was swollen in their Group D match at Dusseldorf Arena in Germany.
MBAPPE TRIES TO LIGHTEN MOOD DESPITE FUTURE MATCH CONCERNS
Furthermore, France talisman Mbappe tried to lighten the mood when he asked: “Any ideas for masks?”
Moreover, coach Didier Deschamps is non-committal regarding his star player’s condition in their next matches.
“He (Mbappe) didn’t get off lightly. It is still to be seen. I cannot at this stage give the answer (if he will be ruled out,),” Deschamps said.
“We hope that it’s not too severe and that he’s back with us for the rest of the competition,” France midfielder N’Golo Kante said.
France is determined to win a record-tying third European Championship and a first since 2000.
AUSTRIA MISSED CHANCES TO SCORE EVEN AS FRANCE NEARLY GOT SECOND GOAL
Austria had a chance to score through a combination of Michael Gregoritsch and Marcel Sabitzer put Christoph Baumgarner through his own goal.
However, his strike was saved by Les Bleus goalkeeper Mike Maignan’s feet.
Mbappe had a one-on-one encounter with Austria goalkeeper Patrick Pentz in the 56th in what could’ve been France’s second goal.
However, Mbappe curled his effort wide and the ball missed the net.
Oliver Giroud replaced Mbappe in the 90th minute after the latter went down four minutes earlier as France held on.
