Thanks to a double from Kolo Muani, France managed to win in Belgium (1-2), this Monday in Brussels, and took a big step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations.
23:05 – The match summary: France was able to react well
So what did Didier Deschamps say to his players at half-time? It will be interesting to know, as the French team showed two faces in Brussels this Monday evening despite the victory (1-2). First there was a very complicated first period, where the Blues suffered numerous waves without sinking. While Tielemans missed a penalty, conceded by Saliba, by shooting over (23rd), Kolo Muani did not tremble from eleven meters on this opportunity obtained by Barcola (0-1, 35th). Openda, well served by Castagne, still allowed the Belgians to equalize in added time (1-1, 45th+3). A deserved equalizer, as the Red Devils made France suffer.
But in the second half, another team returned to King Baudouin’s pitch. Dembélé (52nd) then Koné (58th) first made Casteels tremble before Randal Kolo Muani scored a double, well served by Lucas Digne (1-2, 62nd). Much more consistent, the France team still shook at the end of the match after the expulsion for a second yellow card of captain Aurélien Tchouaméni (76th). But even ten against eleven, the Blues were able to keep their backs to keep this result which allows France to already be almost qualified for the quarter-finals of this League of Nations.
22:56 – Kolo Muani still decisive against Belgium
France won in particular thanks to a double from Randal Kolo Muani this evening in Belgium (1-2). In difficulty under the orders of Luis Enrique at PSG, the former Nantes player is transfigured in the blue jersey and now has six goals this year with France. This makes him the Blues’ top scorer in 2024 for the moment. He notably scored in the three French victories against Belgium this year.
22:50 – France on track to qualify
With this success in Belgium this Monday (1-2), the French team took a big step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals of the competition. Only Italy, which beat Israel (4-1) this evening, is ahead of France in the standings. The Blues will only need a draw against the Israelis at the next meeting in November to qualify for the rest of this League of Nations.
- 1) Italy – 10 points (+6)
- 2) France – 9 points (+4)
- 3) Belgium – 4 points (-1)
- 4) Israel – 0 points (-9)
22:43 – It’s over! France wins in Belgium (1-2)
It’s over in Brussels! France, thanks to a last save from Maignan, won against Belgium with a score of 2 goals to 1. Randal Kolo Muani scored a double (35th sp and 62nd), while Openda had equalized at the very end first period (45th+3).
22:40 – France: Kolo Muani gives up his place
Fourth change for the Blues. Author of a double, Randal Kolo Muani gives way to Marcus Thuram for these last moments.
22:38 – Five minutes of added time
There will be five minutes of added time in this match between Belgium and France, which still leads as the final minutes approach.
22:35 – Corner for Belgium
The Belgians get a corner at the end of the match but the French defense does not tremble and diverts the danger momentarily.
22:32 – Five minutes to play
There are five minutes left in regulation time on the King Baudouin pitch between Belgium and France, who still lead despite their numerical inferiority. Not to mention the additional time, which could be significant.
22:29 – Belgium: De Ketelaere and Tielemans replaced
Belgian coach Domenico Tedesco once again makes two changes. Lukebakio and Engels replacing De Ketelaere and Tielemans respectively.
22:27 – France: Fofana replaces Dembélé
Following the exclusion of Tchouaméni, Didier Deschamps decides to release Ousmane Dembélé to bring in Youssouf Fofana. The Blues have ten minutes to go, without forgetting added time…
22:26 – Maignan receives a yellow in turn
Mike Maignan completely misses an exit on the left side and commits a stupid mistake on De Cuyper, who was nevertheless well taken by Koundé. Yellow card for the French goalkeeper and dangerous free kick ahead for Belgium.
22:25 – Maignan captures in two stages!
On the following free kick, Leandro Trossard whips the ball over the wall but Maignan intervenes in two steps to catch the ball.
22:24 – Tchouaméni excluded!
France will finish the match ten against eleven! On a Belgian counter, Tielemans is served full axis and will present himself against Maignan. Tchouaméni touches the Belgian captain who collapses at the entrance to the area. Second yellow card for Tchouaméni who returns to the locker room a quarter of an hour before the others.
22:21 – France: Camavinga and Nkunku enter
Didier Deschamps in turn makes two changes at once. Bradley Barcola and Mattéo Guendouzi are replaced respectively by Christopher Nkunku and Eduardo Camavinga.
22:17 – Belgium has 20 minutes to return
With this double change, Domenico Tedesco wants to try to disrupt the Blues during the last 20 minutes of this meeting. But Didier Deschamps is preparing to respond to him with Camavinga in particular.
22:14 – Belgium: Tedesco makes two changes
Domenico Tedesco makes two changes at once for Belgium. De Cuyper and Vranckx replace Castagne and Mangala respectively.
22:10 – Goal for France! Double for Kolo Muani (1-2)
France takes the advantage in this match! After a nice three-way play on the left between Digne, Dembélé and Barcola, the French full-back places the ball on the head of Kolo Muani in the area. The PSG striker deflects well and deceives Casteels, whose hand is not firm enough on this one. 2-1 for the Blues!
22:07 – Decision confirmed and goal disallowed
The VAR confirms the hand of Randal Kolo Muani and the goal scored by Manu Koné is therefore logically refused. But the Blues are much better in this second half than in the first!
22:06 – Goal denied for France!
The Blues think they have taken the advantage on a two-step action from Manu Koné, but the goal is refused for a handball from Kolo Muani just before. This is currently being verified by VAR.
22:03 – De Ketelaere gets a yellow too
It’s Charles De Ketelaere’s turn to take a yellow card for a crude jersey pulling on Ousmane Dembélé, who even ends up with the jersey torn.
22:00 – Faes receives a yellow card
Former Reims defender Wout Faes receives a yellow card for a foul in midfield. He is the second Belgian player to be booked this evening after Mangala.
9:59 p.m. – Dembélé right next door!
What a breakthrough from Dembélé! Following the Belgian free kick, the Blues went on the counter under the leadership of Dembélé who recovered the ball in his 35 meters. The PSG winger finally crosses the entire field to then strike in the Belgian area but it is just next to it!
21:58 – Koundé handmade in a stupid way
Thinking that the ball had gone out along the sideline, Jules Koundé took the ball with his hand, but the sphere was not completely out. Hand of the French defender therefore, and free kick for Belgium. The Belgians don’t do anything about it.
21:55 – France gets a corner
The Blues get a corner in this second half. Dembélé hits him but like a convent, it lacks power and the Belgian defense wards off the danger.
9:52 p.m. – It’s back to Belgium and France!
Bosnian referee Irfan Peljto whistles the start of the second period in Brussels between Belgium and France (1-1). The Belgians are committed for these last 45 minutes!
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