Unable to accelerate against a grouped block, the France team had to be content with a draw against Ukraine (1-1) on Wednesday, for its first qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup. disappointing result in the eyes of the Blues striker, Olivier Giroud (34 years old, 106 caps and 44 goals).
“In the first half, we dominate our subject, we have a lot of ball possession, chances but we do not score the second goal. In the second, we continue to attack and we are surprised on half a chance, that’s The goal hurts a bit. We could have put a little more presence in front of the goal in the second period, “regretted the Chelsea player, interviewed by the channel L’Equipe.
Disappointed, Giroud then carried out his self-criticism. “I am always demanding with myself, I would have liked to help the team to win this match. We are not going to find an excuse, we were a little stunned to have taken a goal like that, we wondered kind of what was happening to us. It’s frustrating, but it’s a team that wanted to face it. We also have to recognize that they played a very good game. “
