Surprised from the 5th minute, the French team followed their guide Fofana to come back level before taking control in a first period also marked by injuries to Clauss and Camavinga.
22:54 – France wins against Chile (3-2)
After an unsuccessful match, the French team closed this international window with a victory against Chile (3-2). Surprised very early by Nunez, the Blues were able to react under the leadership of Fofana and Kolo Muani, both scorers in the first period. The latter then became a decisive passer for the 57th achievement in Olivier Giroud’s selection. A success which helps to attenuate the failed performance on Saturday against Germany but which will remain marred by the injuries of Clauss and Camavinga.
22:53 – Diaz header
On the right side, Hernandez rolls his corner into the Chilean area and Diaz takes charge of clearing his side with a header.
22:51 – Saliba blocks
Tchouaméni gets the ball stolen in the central circle and Ben Diaz is sent deep. In one on one against Saliba, the Chilean striker fails to overtake his opponent who with a controlled tackle puts the ball in a corner.
22:51 – Additional time: 3 minutes
There will be three minutes of added time in this friendly match between France and Chile.
22:49 – Three changes for Chile
In the 87th minute of play, Gareca brought in new blood with the exits of Isla, Lichnoovsky and Nunez to launch Fernandez, Catalan and Perez.
22:44 – Double tricolor change
In the 82nd minute, Deschamps finished his coaching. The French coach recalls Kolo Muani and Giroud to the bench, both scorers this evening, and offers a few minutes of play to Diaby and Thuram.
22:42 – Osorio closes the gap (3-2)
On a backheel from Giroud, a Chilean throws himself and prevents the French restart. The ball returns to Osorio’s feet. At the entrance to the French area, the Chilean crosses his shot from the left and at ground level, deceives Maignan to bring his selection to a goal in the 81st minute.
22:41 – Hernandez at the end of the race
Theo Hernandez takes charge of leading the French counterattack and even goes all the way. After overtaking Diaz, he continues with the left but his shot escapes him and passes to the left of Bravo’s goal.
22:40 – Tchouémeni averts the danger
On the left side, Osorio wraps his outgoing corner from the left but at 6 m, he finds the head of Tchouaméni who extends.
22:38 – Too far for Mbappé
In front of his area, Tchouaméni gives some air to the game by opening on the left on Théo Hernandez. The Milanese side leads the counter and sees the race Mbappé behind him. He wants to serve it in the space between the Chilean full-back and the center but his pass is too strong and his captain cannot recover it.
22:37 – Chilean double change
In the 76th minute, the Chilean team made two new substitutions with the departures of Echevarria and Alexis Sanchez, praised by the public, and the entries of Pavez and Bolados.
22:35 – Osorio does not worry
Behind, Osorio comes forward to take a cross from the right. His shot is crushed and does not disturb Maignan, who lies down on his left to secure his catch.
22:33 – Giroud at the party (3-1)
Kolo Muani continues to offer runs and is served in depth. Colled by Lichnovsky, the Parisian shifts to the right, pretends to wait for support and turns around to outflank the Chilean defender. Entering the area, he delivers a perfect back pass to Giroud who is responsible for shaking the nets of a helpless Bravo. The Blues take cover.
22:31 – No worries for Maignan
Rushing from his left wing, Suazo collides with Saliba and wins a corner. This is brushed by Nunez and lands in the gloves of Maignan who cannot restart quickly.
22:30 – Giroud too short
On a free kick 29 m shifted to the right, Hernandez uses his left foot to place his cross at the far post. Giroud escapes Isla behind his back but is a little short even when throwing himself to take over from the left.
22:28 – First Chilean change
In the 66th minute, the Chile coach made his first change with the exit of Vargas, replaced by Ben Diaz.
22:26 – Diaz in control
Konaté extends from the halfway line and fires an impeccable cross for Koundé. Avoiding the goal exit, the full-back crosses at the end of the race. His ball lacks strength and this allows Diaz to get ahead of Giroud.
22:24 – Kolo Muani knocked to the ground
At the halfway line, Kolo Muani turns around and picks up speed. He is immediately hooked by Davila to prevent him from bringing danger ahead. Mr. Taylor does not give in to the PSG striker’s invectives and does not take out any cards. It will be a simple mistake.
22:22 – Suazo pushes back Mbappé
In an advanced position, Saliba breaks the lines to find a pass towards Mbappé. In the area, on the right, the French captain is closely squeezed by Suazo who prevents him from controlling correctly and even causes the ball to be lost.
22:21 – Misplaced raise
The Blues have regained the ball and Saliba tries to throw Koundé to the right in his lane. His recovery is botched and sent too far into the axis, directly at Diaz.
22:20 – The Blues waiting
At game time, an ola animates the stands of the Vélodrome. On the pitch, the Blues have slowed down and are chasing a ball confiscated two minutes ago by the Chileans. However, they remain a good distance from Maignan’s goal.
22:17 – Tchouaméni ahead of Alexis Sanchez
Osorio continues to be available and electric. Without hitting, he serves in front of the surface in the Alexis Sanchez axis. The former Marseille player shifts Suazo to the left whose center is deflected. Alexis Sanchez followed in the area but as he received the ball, he saw Tchouaméni take it away from him with an aerial gesture.
22:16 – Person behind
Osorio hits on the right and enters the French area where he passes between Tchouaméni and Théo Hernandez. The Chilean is in a tight angle and puts a strong ball behind. No one is at the front desk to take advantage of their good work.
22:13 – Fofana right in touch
Mbappé has dezoned to come to the right where he combines with Saliba and Koundé. The ball comes out to Fofana who wants to play a touch along the touchline for his full-back but the latter makes the call at the time of the pass, which goes behind his back. Right in touch.
22:11 – Koundé above
The Chilean corner, following a strike from Alexis Sanchez deflected by Tchouaméni, is pushed back and Kolo Muani leads the tricolor counterattack. The second scorer of the evening accelerates and returns to drop Osorio. He uses Mbappé’s cross call to play on the open side on Koundé. The latter’s inside hook is well done but his shot from the inside of the left flies away.