France defeated Ireland 2-1 in their Round of 16 match at UEFA Euro 2016. France started in a 1-4-3-3 formation but took more risks after conceding an early goal. They looked to vary their attack by alternating midfielders advancing forward and fullbacks providing width. France created many shooting opportunities, taking 10 shots from outside the box to pressure Ireland's compact defense. Antoine Griezmann scored both goals for France, taking advantage of defensive mistakes by Ireland that left him unmarked both times.

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OFFENSIVE PROCESS REPORT
UEFA EURO 2016 - FRANCE
ROUND OF 16 STAGE

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vs Republic of Ireland
INITIAL SYSTEM 1-4-3-3
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20 18
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Antoine Griezmann
Left Winger
MVP
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03 19
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14 15
09
23
Tactical System

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1st Phase of Construction
Dynamics
Suffering a goal on the 3rd minute, France changed the
strategy from the beginning, taking more risks until they
level the score.
They opted to alternate the midfielder who approaches
the ball, with the full back giving depth.

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2nd Phase of Construction
Dynamics
In the second phase, they were really dynamic as usual,
with the wingers getting inside and the full backs giving
depth.
This changes were an attempt to create space inside
Ireland lines, whom played with the defensive and midfield
lines really close.
France varies the game – in the middle they opted for a
short pass strategy, in the wings they prefer to play 1-on-1.

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Creation
Dynamics
The finishing zones were occupied more than usual, due
to the earlier disadvantage.
Again, they try to make some diagonals to create space
in their back.
The striker (Giroud first and Gignac later) usually attacks
the first post, with one of the midfielders for the late
cross.

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1st Phase of Construction
Dynamics
The team´s dynamics made the opponent´s defense
really pressured, due to their hability for long shots.
Pogba coming from behind has a great mid range shot.
Matuidi, although it isn’t his strongest pint, can shoot
easily.
Payet and Griezmann are specialists in deflecting the
ball for the middle and shoot. This creates a problem for
the defense – they can’t be sure if they need to pressure
the ball holder or control the team mates in the area.

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Shots
Dynamics
The variety is clear. From the 20 shots, 10 were outside
the box, creating the problems previously described.
Confirming the strategy, Griezmann and Payet were the
biggest shooters, with 12 shots combined.
Gignac played 17 minutes, replacing Giroud, and shot 4
times.

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The Goals
Dynamics
The goals came from simple mistakes from Ireland. On the
first, there is no pressure on Sagna for the cross, and the
defender is marking Griezmann in his front.
In the 2-1, the second man should be in contention to the
second ball, instead he went for the aerial ball with is
teammate leaving Griezmann completely alone for the
goal.

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