Very odd first half. I don't like the signs I'm seeing from France. Bickering and lethargy to name two. Zidane looks spent and Portugal has seven men on defense most of the time to tackle three or four French players.
I wonder what they were saying to Zidane after he scored the PK. It looked something like, you da man, be the man, you da man.
Portugal seems better organized offensively except they stop to complain on every other play. Maybe that will cost them.
>>Portugal seems better organized offensively except they stop to complain on every other play
Let's hope so. Normally I'd be inclined to support Portugal but their constant diving and whining has made me change my tune.
That is costing them control of the midfield. While their players whine, petition the ref, and roll on the ground, the French defense pushes the ball through the midfield for a counter attack.
Makelele is ramming the ball through midfield every time.