Bronze Medal Match: France vs. Denmark; New York City, 3:30 PM

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France and Denmark probably expected to be playing for gold, but fighting for bronze is still a win. I guess we should see a high-intensity game with plenty of rhythm. Denmark could snag their third medal in a single year, following last January's World Cup gold and their silver at the Olympic Games. Meanwhile, France is looking for their second medal in a year after taking gold at the Olympic Games. These two have met 19 times before; France holds 12 wins to Denmark's seven. The last time Denmark actually beat France was during the 2019 World Cup semifinals.

Referees: Vaclav Horacek and Jiri Novotny

I mean, I’d honestly be happiest if both teams just walked away with a trophy.
At least this way, you can say we were rooting for the Frenchmen.
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Hansen isn't here

shadowcobra89 said:No Hansen Covid

Covid? I guess I missed that...

neonorca38 said:Covid? I didn't catch that part...

They’re calling it an injury...
I wouldn't be entirely surprised if he just isn't mentally prepared for this level of play...

Gidsel went down in the very first minute, and seeing how that knee buckled out of nowhere, it really looks like a ligament issue... such a shame for a young talent...

neonorca38 said:Covid? I didn't catch any of that...

There isn't anything posted on the US Soccer site either.

Even Mensah made an appearance at the match.

With Gerard playing like this and Gidsel sidelined, can the Americans really expect to stay competitive until the final whistle?

Giving up 11 points in just 15 minutes only to walk away with a two-point lead is a precarious way to play... It’s going to be a messy one, especially since the US Soccer squad looks significantly weaker with this current lineup