France complete perfect group stage as The Bleuets earned their fourth win in a row after the win over Czech Republic (2-0). France had the ball possession and dominated from start to finish as the team coached by Patrick Gonfalone had a number of big chances. Picked out by Bamba, Guirassy tried a point-blank shot after 7 minutes but his effort was parried by Vejmola : however, Salles-Lamonge was here to score with a powerful shot !
After a beautiful solo run, Bamba sent a cross but the Robinet’s header was stopped by a defender ! Just before the half time, Salles-Lamonge had a big opportunity to netted a brace but his effort was saved by Vejmola while the Guirassy’s strike was off target.
During the second half, France continued to dominate the game and scored a second goal after 43 minutes : from the left side, Bamba fired a curled effort into the bottom corner ! This goal secured a deserved win for France ! The Bleuets will face the winner of the group B in the final !
France – Czech Republic : 2-0 (1-0)
Matchday 5 – Group A
Goals : Salles Lamonge (7’), Bamba (42’)
France : Kamara, Confais (Fulgini, 61’), Niakhaté, Coulibaly, Kemen (C) (Konaté, 61’), D’Arpino, Salles, Diallo, Robinet (Batubinskia 78'), Bamba, Guirassy (Pereira de Sa, 68). Coach : Patrick Gonfalone
Czech Republic : Vejmola, Byrtus, Stronati (C), Falta, Buchvaldek, Kodes, Granecny (Fulnek, 53’), Tétour (Kasa, 41’), Machuca, Sykora (Lutonsky, 60’). Coach : Pavel Hoftych
Amayes Brahmi