Monday. Saint-Denis. France – Ireland – 2:0. 40 minutes. Olivier Giroud opens the scoring. Photo: Reuters

“SE” tells about the most interesting friendly matches of national teams on Monday.

FRANCE – IRELAND – 2:0 (2:0)

Goals: Giroud, 40 (1:0). Fekir, 43 (2:0).

France: Mandanda, Ramie, Umtiti (Kimpembe, 64), Sidibe (Pavard, 82), Mendy (Hernandez 63), Matuidi, N’zonzi, Tolisso (Pogba, 77), Fat, Fekir (Griezmann, 64), Mbappe (Dembele, 77).

Ireland: Doyle, Coleman, Duffy, K. Long (S. Williams, 80), D. Williams (Dougherty, 82), McClean, Brown (Mailer, 59), O Dowd (Judge, 70), Rice, Charles Long (Burke, 70), Walters (Carter, 59).

Punishment: McClean, 21. Arter, 69 (warnings).

Referee: Kabakov (Bulgaria).

May 28. Saint-Denis. “Stade de France”. Stade de France”.

When the tri-color and the “boys in green” are mentioned together, it reminds me of the controversial French goal and the hand of Thierry Henry, according to the results of the playoffs have left Ireland without the 2010 world Cup.

However, today’s meeting of these rivals became the second after the memorabilia scandal two years ago, the French were stronger thanks to hard-fought win in the 1/8 finals home of Euro 2016. Then the reserves did Griezmann, but today he initially remained in reserve, and Didier Deschamps tested the scheme 4-3-1-2.

I think the coach was pleased with the experiment. A pair of forwards Mbappe – Fat organized the first goal, allowing the forward of “Chelsea” in the list of the best scorers of the national team caught up with Zinedine Zidane (31 goals). Ahead of now only Thierry Henry (51), Michel Platini (41) and David Trezeguet (34). Olivier, great shot and like a vulture, rushed to reflected the goalkeeper the ball. Distinguished, though not without the help of the ball and supporting the attack from deep Fekir, who has made application for a place in the starting lineup.

PORTUGAL – TUNISIA – 2:2 (2:1)

Goals: André Silva, 22 (1:0). João Mário, 34 (2:0). Badri, 39 (2:1). F. Ben Youssef, 64 (2:2).

Portugal: Lopes, Pepe (Jose Fonte, 63), Ricardo Pereira (Cedric Soares, 72), Rafael Guerreiro (Mário Rui, 46), Ruben Dias, Sebastien Silva (Fernandes, 63), João Mário (João Moutinho, 80), William Carvalho, Quaresma Bernardo Silva (Gonçalo Guedes, 72), Andre Silva.

Tunisia: Assen, Benalouane, Nugget, Haddadi (Malul, 46), Meria, Sassi, Goes Wide (Srarfi, 76), Skiri, Cowie (F. Ben Youssef, 46), Khalifa (Shalali, 67), Badri (Akaike, 87).

Punishment: it was not.

Judge: Bunty (Italy).

May 28. Braga. The city stadium.

The Portuguese, of course, played without Cristiano Ronaldo, and initially coped with the Africans without their captain. Because they have Andre Silva – a sort of Mr. Jekyll and Dr. Hyde. One of them is mercilessly criticized by fans of “Milan” don’t know what the Rossoneri last summer paid Porto € 38 million. The second beloved Portuguese fans, scoring in 21 games for the national team 12 goals. On Monday he hit the target with his head after a brilliant passage and canopy cuaresma.

This attack happened working, and the beauty provided joão mário. When a corner picked up the broken defenders to the ball and second touch hammered it into the far top corner.

All this time spoke in favor of an easy walk for the European Champions, but the team of Fernando Santos for the fourth time in their history have not managed to keep advantage in two balls. In the first case, your area is not blocked newcomer “Lester” Ricardo Pereira, in the second half, the Portuguese collapsed in the center just a minute after replacing the last of the main defenders Pepe.

Things might have been different if after an impressive solo Bernardo Silva Tunisians did not save the post. On the other hand, the “Eagles of Carthage” – the only team that never lost to Portugal, playing with her more than a match.

ITALY – SAUDI ARABIAI – 2:1 (1:0)

Goals: Balotelli, 21 (1:0). , Belotti, 68 (2:0). Al-Shehri, 72 (2:1).

Italy: Donnarumma, Criscito (De Sciglio, 88), Bonucci, Romagnoli, Zappacosta, Florenzi (Bonaventure, 67), Jorginho, Pellegrini (Cristante, 73), Balotelli (Belotti, 58), Insigne (Chiesa, 84), Politano (Verdi, 73).

Saudi Arabia: Al-Owais, O., Hawsawi (Ali Al-Bleahy, 84), Al-Shahrani, Othman, Hawsawi (M. Hawsawi, 90+4), Al-Harbi, Al-Faraj (Al-Mahawi, 90+3), Atif Al-Jassim, Al-Shehri, Kanu (Al-Dawsari, 46), Asiri (Al-Muwallad, 69).

Punishment: it was not.

Judge: Scherer (Switzerland).

May 28. Of St. Gallen. Stadium “Libunpack”.

Look for the premiere of Roberto Mancini in Italy like many. Even the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, the game looked, having time to chat with Roberto before the match.

It is unlikely that they talked about the youngest for eight years starting lineup (26 years and 8 days), although they found a few surprises. For example, for the first time since June 24, 2014 the national team’s uniform tried on Balotelli. Super Mario filled the stands, the Italian fans were greeted by a banner under which black forward steeper Messi and Ronaldo. And Balotelli is already 20 minutes after the start of the match scored: rocked in front of the penalty area and it allowed the ball just wide of the post.

It should be noted that Mancini is tactically well prepared for the game against a particular opponent. High pressure with a safety net does not allow the Saudis to run out quickly on the attack. In the second half, the “Squadra Azzurra” increased density near the penalty box, but Bonucci began to run partners in breakthroughs and the long ball. Mancini just for this refreshed attack at the expense of Belotti, who before entering the field joined the standing ovation by the fans Balotelli. Italy missed its controversial character, who in the last times for the national team scored the winning goal for the English more for the 2014 world Cup.

Belotti, also sent the ball into the net, catching the eye in the corner. But it was Zappacosta adventurous to play in midfield, as al-Dawsari organized implemented al-Shehri one-on-one. Then there was another catastrophic blunder in the defence, and only a brilliant game of Donnarumma prevented a goal of al-Muwallad, whose accurate shot in the game with the Japanese brought Saudi Arabia’s qualification for the 2018 world Cup.

Andrey KUZICHEV, Sport-Express

Turkey – Iran – 2:1 (Cenk Tosun, 6, 50 – Dejagah, 90+2, penalty).

Turkey: Kirintili, Hassan Ali (Bayram, 86), Ayhan, Schöner, Seungju Çağlar, Mehmet Topal (Serbest, 78), Yokuslu Okay, Cengiz Under (Serdar Gurler, 46), Emre Akbaba (Oguzkhan, 58), Yusuf Yazici (Denise Turuk, 65), Cenk Tosun (Umut Bulut, 78).

Iran: Beiranvand, Uralegaddi, Rezan, Mohammadi, Cesme, Shojaei (Ebrahimi, 68), Hajsafi (Amiri, 58), Ansarifard (Dejagah, 71), Azmoun (Guanaja, 80), Jahanbakhsh (Torabi, 75), Taremi (Hodos, 59). Removal: Bayram, 90+1.

Bosnia – Montenegro – 0:0.

Bosnia: Sehic, Spahic (Bičakčić, 17), Vranješ, Nastych (Sonic, 77), Todorović, Misimovic (Sarich, 17), Pjanic, Višća (Dulewicz, 61), Cimirot Ibišević (Kodro, 17), Dzeko.

Montenegro: Petkovic, Tomashevich, Simić, Vešović, Marušić, Stojković (Boljevic Replacing 75), Kosović (Loncar, 63), Mirkovic (Hočko, 86), Jankovic (Kevic, 80), Beqiraj (Djordjevic, 80), Mugoša (Jovovich, 73).

Mexico – Wales – 0:0.

Mexico: H. Corona, Ayala, Alanis (Salcedo, 46), Alvarez, Molina (Damme, 46), Aquino, Herrera (H. DOS Santos, 61), Gutierrez (Fabian, 74), hernández (Peralta, 59), H. M. Crown (John.DOS Santos, 69), Gallardo.

Wales: Hennessey, Gunter (John, 46), Williams (Lockyer, 21), Davis, Mepham, King, Leadley (Roberts, 46), Ramsey, Vokes (Brooks, 46), Wilson (Thomas, 64), Lawrence (Smith, 81).

Nigeria – DR Congo 1:1 (Trost-Ekong, 15 Malanga, 79, penalty).

Nigeria: Uzoho, Echiejile (Ayn, 46), Balogun (Amaroo, 66), Trost-Ekong, Ebuehi (Shehu, 76), Obi (AGU, 46), Onazi, Acebo, Iheanacho (Iwobi, 46), Locos (Musa 73), Symi.

Korea – Honduras – 2:0 (Son Heung-Min, 60. Moon Sung Min, 72).

Korea: Cho Hyung Woo, Kim Young-Gwon, Ko E, Han (Lee Young, 77), Jong Hyun Son (Ban SOK, 71), Hong-Chul (Kim Min Woo, 56), Lee Chung-Young (Moon Sung Min, 56), Chung-Yong, Chu CE John, If The Son (Park Chu-Ho, 85), Son Heung-Min (Kim Shin Wook, 78), Hwang Hee-Chan.

USA – Bolivia – 3:0 (Zimmerman, 37. Sargent, 52. Weah, 59)..