In the qualifying round of the World Cup, the French national team played against Azerbaijan in Toulouse and secured a convincing 3-1 victory. At the end of the match, French coach Didier Deschamps spoke in detail about the team's performance, especially the situations in the first minutes.
He noted that the start of the meeting in this way was unexpected. Deschamps openly acknowledged the difficulties in the first minutes, noting that his team was under some pressure. The opponent's determined and fighting performance in a stadium packed with spectators was a surprise for the French specialist.
At the same time, Deschamps denied that his team was not ready for the game. He emphasized that the players maintained composure at the necessary moments and turned the situation in their favor by overcoming pressure. Despite the awkward situations in the first minutes, the French fought until the end for each episode and managed to completely turn the course of the match towards themselves.
"The guys did not lose control of the situation. For 90 minutes, they didn't make it easy for us to win, but our team found turning points and managed to steer the game in the right direction," Deschamps said in an interview after the match.
Following the results of the qualifying group, Azerbaijan remained at the bottom of Group D with only 1 point, despite several possible chances. France, with 16 points, took first place in the group and took another important step towards the World Cup.
The French are entering the next stage in a good psychological and tactical mood. Deschamps himself expressed satisfaction with the team's playing pace and discipline on the field. Fans, on the other hand, assess this victory as the team's strong performance and a confident move towards qualification.
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