Trailing, the Bleuets finally qualified for the final of the U17 World Cup and will face Germany this Saturday.
3:05 p.m. – End of the match!
France wins 2-1! The Bleuets turned the match around following the expulsion of Souleymane Sanogo. The two free kick goals from Titi and Bouneb gave France a place in the final of the U17 World Cup. The Bleuets will face Germany, who defeated Argentina this morning (3-3, 4 tab to 2).
15:04 – Tincres offside (103′)
Ferro recovers a ball and crosses, it is taken by Gomis who gives it to Tincres who just has to push into the empty goal. But the scorer was largely offside.
15:03 – Corner for Mali (102′)
Tidiam Gomis counters a cross from the Malian right-back and concedes the corner. Sékou Koné is served at the entrance to the area but his shot flies away.
15:02 – Corner for France (101′)
The Bleuets take the corner for two and keep the ball. The Malians are tired but continue to press tirelessly.
14:59 – The rhythm is choppy (100′)
The game is very choppy and the free kicks follow one another in favor of the French, first in their camp then in that of the Malians. But the Bleuets give the ball back too quickly.
14:57 – France a little more serene (97′)
The French are finally getting their foot back on the ball. Tincres, who keeps up front, and Amougou, who has a big cut in the midfield, are valuable.
14:54 – Les Bleuets tremble (93′)
The French team suffers despite its numerical superiority. The Bleuets let the Malians approach Paul Argney’s goal too easily, and scare themselves with each incursion of the Aiglonnets.
14:53 – Changes for France (92′)
Tachptchet and Ferro replace Bouneb, scorer, and Sylla. The French move to five behind, to try to keep the score.
14:52 – 13 minutes of added time! (91′)
There will be 13 extra minutes, due to numerous stoppages in play.
2:50 p.m. – Makalou hits the bar! (88′)
Magnificent free kick from Makalou who unleashes a very powerful floating shot, and Paul Argney deflects magnificently onto his crossbar! The French were hot.
14:50 – Changes for Mali (86′)
Thiero and Leintu replace Kanaté and Coulibaly.
14:47 – The match gets underway (85′)
The ball goes from one side to the other, fatigue disorganizes the teams and both teams want to play every shot to the fullest. The French are unable to control the rhythm and calm the game by putting their foot on the ball.
14:45 – A change for France (83′)
Mathis Lambourde is replaced up front by Tincres, the Bleuets super-sub. The Rennais Lambourde delivered a superb performance today, precious in his deliveries and his dribbling, at the origin of the free kick which led to the 2-1 goal.
14:45 – A change for France (83′)
Mathis Lambourde is replaced up front by Tincres, the Bleuets super-sub. The Rennais Lambourde delivered a superb performance today, precious in his deliveries and his dribbling, at the origin of the free kick which led to the 2-1 goal.
14:41 – Argney scares (80′)
Paul Argney comes out far from his area without touching the ball, but his defense controls the situation well and the ball goes out for a corner. On this corner, the Bleuets goalkeeper misses his exit and the ball drags in the area, but the referee quite generously calls a foul for France, considering that Paul Argney was hampered in his exit.