I had to watch replays again this morning because they deserve them goddamnit. In France-Switz, it's wild to see France score their third at the 74' minute mark--what's their expected win percentage at that point, 95%? It's also jarring to see Benz and Griezmann out there still, because when you get to ET Sissoko pops onto the screen and you know it's a bad sign. Also so crazy that Mbappe shanks that chance off of the Pogba pass, but also that Coman hits the bar in added time. In between all of this, Gavranovic scores a goal that gets chalked off. Insanity.
In rewatching Spain-Croatia, the first that stands out is that Morata was having a quintessential Morata game until he very emphatically wasn't--he muffed a couple of great chances early on. The Pedri OG came from the center circle--Simon must be the most relieved Spaniard in the world, including Morata. To be fair, Simon's saves at 66' and 95' (ET) were insane reactions from close range quick strikes. Spain's first goal is probably their most encouraging because it was simply a dirty goal coming from Spain throwing numbers forward and having lots of talent on the field. Spain's reliance on well-worked goals and low risk plays is one reason why it can be so frustrating to watch them. Spain switched off for Croatia's second goal, but Croatia's third was a thing of beauty.
