Faced with Argentina in the semi-finals of the Futsal World Cup, the Blues were unable to take their revenge on the South Americans after the 2022 Football World Cup final. So, after this infuriating defeat, the French hoped to at least console themselves by leaving with the bronze medal in the small final against Ukraine. Ah, hope.
In the event of third place, France would go down in history as being the first nation to finish on the podium in its first World Cup. But fortunately, History will give our Blues a false monumental plan.
“We absolutely want to bring back this bronze medal to close this historic journey” Kévin Ramirez, captain of the French team
The perfectly perfect end of the Futsal World Cup for the Blues
It only took ten minutes for the French to see their nets shake for the first time against Ukraine. On a loss of ball, the Blues are punished: 1-0. The start of a (very) great match.
Raphaël Reynaud’s players are only down one goal to zero at the break, which suggests a possible comeback on the scoreboard. Then 2-1 three minutes after returning from the locker room. There are then 17 minutes left to clear this delay, it will be a suitcase instead. A double from Yevheniy Zhuk then three goals conceded in power play later (exit of the goalkeeper to bring in an additional field player), the French are trailing 7-1. We couldn’t have dreamed of a better end to the World Cup.
“The score is severe, because there is not a big difference between the two teams” Raphaël Reynaud, coach of the France team
