The Blues will challenge the Argentinian rival for a place in the final
Without trembling, Argentina easily dominated Kazakhstan (6-1) this Monday during the quarter-finals of the Futsal World Cup. A success which sends the Albiceleste on the road to the Blues.
To reach the final, the Tricolores will therefore have to win against France’s new best enemy. A shock planned for this Thursday (5 p.m.) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The final table, with a possible France-Argentina in the half
France is therefore in the last four of this Futsal World Cup and will know its opponent in the semi-final this Monday evening. It will be Kazakhstan or Argentina, for a shock that will make you salivate.
Lokoka: “The team did an incredible job”
Francis Lokoka: “It’s incredible. In my fondest dreams if someone had told me that, I wouldn’t have believed it. The team did an incredible job, I’m happy with the result. The belief in it believing until the end, even when they came back, we knew that it was a very strong team, that it would come down to details. Today, it smiled on us,” declared the French goalkeeper at the microphone. Fifa.
The joy of Raphaël Reynaud, the coach of the Blues
“I would like to congratulate the Paraguayan team, their coach. I have immense respect for this country. It is an honor to beat this team. When they are with their national team, it is other players. We was focused on our entity, a very strong team in front of us During their first participation in the World Cup, my players were not born. I have a lot of respect for the two teams who will face each other. Whether it’s Argentina or Kazakhstan, there will be other playing problems to resolve this evening, we’ll think about what’s next,” declared the French coach at the FIFA microphone.
FRANCE IS IN THE SEMI-FINAL!!
2-1 VICTORY FOR THE BLUE! With a final shot from Baez on the bar, France qualified for the semi-finals of the Futsal World Cup for its first participation. The referee can watch the video, the ball hasn’t gone in! The adventure continues for Raphaël Reynaud’s players!
See you on Thursday October 3 at 5 p.m., either against Argentina or Kazakhstan!
BAEZZ !
It’s next for Paraguay, 10 SECONDS TO HOLD!
THE RESCUE OF SALAS!
The goal was open for the Blues after a quick recovery, but Belhadj came up against Salas, who had returned to his line.
Martinez’s response!
Big strike from Salas, extended by Martinez’s head, which passes in front of Lokoka’s goal!
Belhadj loses his control!
Great work from Mohammed who runs on his right side. He looks for Belhadj in the middle, but he misses his control while the goal was open.
The opportunity for Mohammed!
What a pass towards Mohammed, whose header is caught by Gonzalez. It’s a shame, the Frenchman was let down by the defense.
Paraguay’s fifth foul
Espinoza enters as a power play, no goalkeeper in Paraguay’s goal. He also commits the mistake, the fifth for his team, which no longer has the right to make mistakes.
Decisive Lokoka! Big opportunity for the Blues on the counter
The French goalkeeper makes the parade in front of Salas. On the counter, Touré looks for Menendez in the middle, but the Frenchman is too short!
Mohammed encore !
The Blues’ top scorer fires a heavy shot, this time Gonzalez wins.
MOHAMMED’S GOALAZZOOOOOOOO!
2-1 for the Blues!! Big job of protecting the Habs on their right side, before shooting Gonzalez for his 83rd goal in Blue!
Ramirez tries
Long shot from the French captain, directly into the arms of Gonzalez.
Guirio’s strike!
Well served for Mohammed, Guirio closes his foot but does not target. Gonzalez was beaten!
Saadaoui’s decisive tackle!
Huge comeback from the Frenchman in front of Martinez! A saving return.
Paraguay’s fourth foul
A godsend for the Blues.
The Blues in the tough
The Tricolores are a little stunned by Paraguay’s equalizer as we enter the last 10 minutes.
The toast for Espinoza
Huge double fault from Paraguay on Touré. Espinoza is warned. Already three faults for the Paraguayans in the second half, against one for France.
PARAGUAY EQUALS!
Martinez equalizes for Paraguay. 1-1. Despite a tackle from Mohammed, the favorable counterattack is for the South Americans. This benefits the Paraguayan top scorer, who resets the counters to zero.
No goal!
It’s confirmed, there is no goal for Paraguay. Still 1-0 for the Blues.
BUT WHAT IS THIS FRANCIS LOKOKA EXPLOIT?
The French goalkeeper is monstrous against Baez by releasing his shot with his left arm! Paraguay requests the video because they believe the ball has gone in.
Mareco is next door…
Ramirez misses his tackle and leaves the field open to Mareco, who misses the target. Great heat in front of Lokoka’s goals.
Baez foul
Menendez had moved to the right side. Fault but still no card on the Paraguayan side.
LOKOKA’S NEW EXPLOIT!
The French goalkeeper is HOT in this second half! Mendez comes up against the impassable tricolor wall! But be careful not to give too many gifts…
The bar for Mouhoudine!
The Blues are patient to get the Paraguayans out. Mouhoudine is found on the right side and hits hard, it’s on the bar!
LOKOKA’S MONSTROUS STOP!
What a display from the French goalkeeper against Silas, who was nevertheless one on one!
THE BLUE GOAL!!!!
Goal from Guirio! Superb combination between Mohamed and Mouhoudine, who delivers deliciously to Guirio, who shoots Gonzalez to open the scoring! 1-0 for France!
Gonzalez from afar
The goalkeeper comes forward and tries his luck, it’s above.
Yellow card for Mohammed
He was not under suspension.
Mouhoudine plays it solo
Recovery of Mouhoudine in the French camp. He decides to go alone but the ball is lost.
It’s back to Bukhara!
Kick-off of the 2nd period.
My time!
0-0 between France and Paraguay! First serious act from the Tricolores, who remained solid despite the threat of a sixth foul which could offer an opportunity to the South Americans. Everything remains to be done in this quarter-final.
GONZALEZ AGAIN!
New opportunity for the Blues! Combination between Mohammed and Mouhoudine, but the Frenchman stumbles on Gonzalez.
Gonzalez s’interpose !
The decisive Paraguayan goalkeeper in front of Nelson Lutin, who sent a real firecracker towards the goal!
Turned in the corner
Staggered by Lutin, Touré tries a somewhat desperate shot on the left, it’s well above.
The fifth foul for the Blues!
Yellow card for Guirio. Be careful, no more mistakes to be made for the Blues, otherwise it’s a free kick without a wall for Paraguay. There are 3 minutes left in this first period.
Mohammed complains to the referee
Number 10 is unhappy after several fouls not called.
Like in front of Salas
The French goalkeeper intervenes in front of the Paraguay captain! Fortunately, Amarilla is poorly placed to take over as a first intention.
The center of Saadaoui…
Tchaptchet is too short to cut the trajectory!
Great impression left by the Blues
Lots of seriousness, opportunities are coming, all that’s missing is success to tip the scales in the right direction.
Time out
Still 0-0 between France and Paraguay. The South American coach asks for a time out to remobilize his troops. Note that both teams are at two faults each.
WHAT A SALAS RETURN!!
Mamadou Touré’s huge festival, which eliminates two players then the goalkeeper! The goal was almost done but captain Salas made a monstrous comeback!
Mouhoudine misses the target
The pressure increases in front of Gonzalez’s goals, but Mouhoudine crosses his shot too far.
The bar for Guirio!!
What an opportunity for the Blues! Well served by Mohammed, Guirio strikes with the left but his shot crashes on the bar! Gonzalez was beaten!
Opportunity wasted by the Blues
France goes on the counter, but Mohammed is served too far away on goal. His shot is blocked for a corner.
The festival of Lokoka !!
The French goalkeeper is doing well in his match with two saves in quick succession in front of Baez!
Salas attempts a direct free kick
Paraguay’s combination on a free kick, but the captain’s shot is blocked by an own teammate.
Hot situation in front of the Paraguay goals
Corner deflected by Mohammed and saved by Gonzalez, who releases the ball. A not obvious fault is whistled on the part of the French number 10.
Gonzalez’s huge save!
Tchaptchet attempts a returning shot perfectly released by the Paraguayan goalkeeper! Still 0-0.
Big danger in front of Lokoka’s goals
A space has opened up in the axis, Mendez sees his shot blocked by Lutin.
We are on an observation round
Very few chances on both sides in a very tactical match from the start.
Espinoza shows up
The Paraguayan and his left foot have just come into play.
Menendez’s number
The Frenchman has fun in small spaces and collapses. No foul signaled by the referee.
Mohammed’s first strike!
Captain Salas tackles to counter this strike!
The first rotations for the Blues
Mamadou Siragassy Touré and Steve Bendali come into play.
Big contact between Salas and Saadaoui
The captain puts all his heart into stopping the Habs. No foul according to the referee.
A big entry pressing
The Paraguayans play low to bother the French. Aggression is present on both sides.
France-Paraguay, here we go!
The start of this quarter-final is given by Mohammed!
The physical advantage for Paraguay
The South Americans have 48 hours more recovery in their legs compared to the French since they beat Afghanistan on Wednesday. The Blues brought down Thailand on Friday.
Entrance of the players
The Blues take to the floor of the Bukhara Universal Sports Complex!
Paraguay’s five
Giovanni GONZALEZ – Adolfo SALAS – Francisco MARTINEZ – Emerson MENDEZ – Arnaldo BAEZ
Towards a France-Argentina in the semi-final?
The winner of this quarter-final will face Kazakhstan or Argentina in the semi-finals on Thursday October 3.
The composition of the Blues for this quarter-final
Lokoka – Mouhoudine – Guirio – Saadaoui – Mohammed
Paraguay had filed a claim against France
After the controversial match against Iran, where France lost and has since been accused of having done so on purpose, Paraguay filed a complaint with FIFA. The reunion could therefore be stormy on the ground.
A victory in the eighth against Thailand after the controversy
In the midst of controversy after its non-match against Iran in the group, France beat Thailand on Friday in the round of 16 of the Futsal World Cup (5-2). The Blues now have a meeting with Paraguay in the quarter-final, Monday September 30 (2:30 p.m.).
Hello everyone
Welcome to RMC Sport to follow live commentary on the quarter-final between France and Paraguay during the Futsal World Cup. As a reminder, the Blues are participating in the competition for the first time.
