EN IMAGES. The broken dream: comment Toulouse experienced the defeat of France in the final of the World Cup
By Quentin Marais
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As The french team on the ground facing Argentinian, Toulouse went through all the emotions, this Sunday, December 18, 2022.
The World Cup final delivered a crazy scenario: 2-2 at the end of regulation time, 3-3 after extra time and a penalty shootout that didn’t unfortunately not smiled at the blues. Throwback to a lively afternoon in the Pink City.
The pressure is up a notch
In Toulouse, the sports day had started perfectly. Toulouse Stadium had beaten, in the middle of the afternoon, the Sharks of Sale, offering a fabulous show to his audience (45-19). At the time of the final whistle at Ernest-Wallon, the Blues set out to conquer a third world titlein Qatar, against Argentina.
And in the Pink City, where the town hall had confirmed its choice not to retransmit tournament (final included) on the big screen, supporters of the France team rushed to the bars.
And when it was impossible to sit at a table, it was then necessary to improvise to have an eye on the screen. Trash cans, trucks : everything was converted into a siege. Even the Victor-Hugo car park, transformed into bleachers for the occasion !
The cold before the show
But the match quickly took a nasty turn. First by a penalty of Lionel Messi then with a knock by Angel Di Maria, Argentina has distanced itself from the Blues. And ended this first half on a break: 2-0 at the break.
The minutes went by in the second half without the proteges of Didier Deschamps managing to return to the mark. Before 60 seconds of sheer madness, during Kylian Mbappé scores twice : penal surty, and on a sublime volley. Toulouse capsizes.
Suspense to the end
Coming out of nowhere, the reigning world champions snatch the extension, which will offer an equally breathtaking spectacle. The two Paris Saint-Germain stars continue their mano-a-mano: Messi strikes first in these 30 minutes of rab. Another cold snap in the Pink City.
Visibly determined not to let go, the French will rely, once again, on their number 10. Alone, the snapshot and converts a penalty a few minutes from the final whistle. 3-3. The Blues capsized. Toulouse with.
cruel fate
Unfortunately, shots at but will not smile at the Blues. Kingsley Coman and Aurélien Tchouaméni miss their attempt, when the Albiceleste, she manages a clear round. She picks up its third starafter 1978 and 1986. As for the France team, it failed on penalties, as against Italy 16 years ago…
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