France win their second game in a row as they beat (1-0) Bulgaria. Neither side could find an opening during the first half. Kilic, the Auxerre midfielder was the first to try is chance but his free-kick was off target. Bulgaria react just after that but the Georgiev’s effort was saved by Kamara.Just before the half time, France were near to break the deadlock but Kitanov parried the Kilic’s powerful shot.
During the second half, the Bleuets have the ball possession but neither team could grab the lead until the 71st minute : Guirassy gave the lead to his team after being set up in the box by Pereira de Sa. Despite another big chance for France, the score will not change and the Bleuets confirm their good form.
Bulgaria – France : 0-1 (0-0)
Matchday 2 – Group A
Goal : Guirassy (71’)
Bulgaria : Kitanov, Terziev, Galabov, Radev, Marin, Gamakov (c) (Despodov, 74’), Malinov, Kraev (Tsonev, 54’), Georgiev (Nenov 73’), Minchev, Vutov (Velkovski 66’). Coach : Antoni Zdravkov
France : Kamara, Confais, Diakhaby, Batubinsika, Coulibaly, Kilic © (Fulgini, 72’), Salles Lamonge (Pereira de Sa 52’), D’Arpino (Konaté 52’), Bamba, Guirassy, Robinet (Mousset 68’). Coach : Patrick Gonfalone.
Amayes Brahmi