90′. Openda stumbles on defense
On a good cross from Lukebakio, Openda attempts a shot but gets a corner, which achieves nothing.
89′. Kolo Muani X factor of the Blues
87′. Trossard takes matters into his own hands
The Arsenal striker showed himself a lot at the end of the match and multiplied the differences on the right.
86′. A first in a long time
85′. Fofana puts her heart
Fofana fights on the right side with De Cuyper and Theate to keep the ball but makes a mistake.
84′. Missing De Cuyper
De Cuyper rushes down the left side again and completely misses his cross.
83′. The red of Tchouaméni
82′. Small group point
Italy now leads largely against Israel (4-1) and will remain at the top of the group this evening barring any cataclysm.
81′. Changes for Belgium
Engels and Lukébakio enter in place of Tielemans and De Ketelaere.
80′. The Blues hold
Tielemans looks for Faes at the near post but the French defense clears.
79′. Change for the Blues
Fofana replaces Dembélé to densify his midfield.
78′. Yellow card for Maignan
De Cuyper goes on his left side to duel with Koundé but Maignan comes out of his cage and hits him. Good free kick ahead for the Belgians.
77′. Maignan is still watching
On the free kick, Trossard sends a floating shot full axis, well caught in two stages by Maignan.
76′. RED CARD FOR TCOUAMENI
Sent full axis by Openda, Tielemans goes alone on goal and is stopped by Tchouaméni at the entrance to the area, who takes a second yellow.
74′. Changes for the Blues
Camavinga and Nkunku replace Guendouzi and Barcola.
73′. Worthy above
The French full-back is served at the entrance to the area on the right and cannot find any solutions. He sends a nice left shot that goes over the top.
72′. Kone countered
The midfielder controls the ball in the area then shoots… But it’s blocked again!
71′. Trossard se rate
Doku again gets the upper hand on Saliba before realigning and finding Trossard on the opposite side in the area. The Belgian then missed his cross shot.
69′. The Belgians are less there
There is a lot of space in the Belgian defense which allows Barcola, Kolo Muani and Dembélé to gain depth.
68′. Kolo Muani and Barcola celebrated together
67′. Changes for Belgium
De Cuyper and Vrancks replace Castagne and Mangala.
65′. THE MAIGNAN PARADE
Debast sends a cannonball from 30m but Maignan lies down to push the ball away with both fists.
64′. The number: 1981
France has been undefeated since 1981 in an official match against its neighbor. What to continue?
63′. Stat’
Kolo Muani is the top scorer for the French team of the year with 6 goals.
62′. BUUUT FOR THE BLUE!
Digne rolls a good cross towards the penalty spot where he finds Kolo Muani’s head. The PSG player deceives Casteels with an uncrossed header!
61′. Tchouaméni watches
Tchouaméni wards off the danger with a header from a Belgian corner.
60′. The VAR called
The VAR cancels the goal on the hand of Kolo Muani while Tchouaméni discusses with the referee.
59′. GOAL REFUSED FOR THE BLUE!
Kolo Muani serves Koné behind who attempts a shot from the edge of the area which is repelled by Theate. The ball returns to the Blues midfielder who scores. But Kolo Muani took control of the action.
58′. Electric Doku
Another huge festival from Doku on the right side, which erases two players, before sending De Ketelaere deep but Saliba covers.
57′. Yellow card for De Ketelaere
Guilty of a jersey clash on Dembélé.
56′. Small group point
Italy now leads 2-0 against Israel.
55′. THE MAIGNAN PARADE
Tielemans is sent deep into the area and attempts a right shot well saved by Maignan!
54′. Few chances in this 2nd period
The two teams are engaged in a big duel in the midfield and are no longer creating many chances.
53′. France doesn’t like the 1st periods
52′. Dembélé does too much
On a 3 against 5 counter, Dembélé accelerates and chooses to return to the left to hit and miss the target. Barcola was alone!
51′. Doku shows up again
On an off-center free kick played with two players, Doku sends a cross pushed back by the French defense.
50′. Castagne wants to do (too) well
Castagne pushes his ball to the left side but sends it into touch before continuing his race. He is picked up by the patrol!
49′. The joy of Lois Openda
48′. Koundé dangerous
Koundé grabs the ball and sends a heavy strike from 30m. It goes above and beyond.
47′. Small group point
Italy now leads against Israel (1-0) thanks to Retegui and takes the lead of the group.
46′. It’s back to Brussels!
The Belgians kick off the second half.
MT. It’s the break!
Dominated and jostled, the Blues were held by the Belgians at the break. Kolo Muani opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Openda equalized before half-time. Note that Tielemans also missed a penalty for Belgium before the half-hour mark.
45+5′. GOAL FINALLY VALID FOR BELGIUM
After intervention by the VAR, Openda was finally covered by Saliba on his goal. Goal awarded! 1-1!
45+4′. OFFSIDE GOAL FOR BELGIUM!
On a Castagne caviar, Openda finds himself alone against Maignan and sends a beautiful header. He is flagged offside.
45+3′. Tielemans late again
Openda gets the best of Saliba before crossing. Tielemans, alone in front of the goal, failed to hit the ball with his head!
45+2′. Yellow card for Konaté
Guilty of a foul on Doku.
45+1′. Additional time: 4 minutes
45′. Doku misses his last move
The Belgian sucks in Dembélé and Koundé on the left side before crossing too hard. He still gets a corner.
44′. The joy of Randal Kolo Muani
43′. Safe corner for the Belgians
On the corner, De Ketelaere pushes the ball away with a header.
