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France enter last 16; defeat Japan 2-1

Amine Gouiri struck a brace as France notched a 2-1 victory over Japan to secure a pre-quarterfinal berth at the U-17 World Cup.
May 17, 2023, 05:40 am - PTI

Match Timeline

France U17
Japan U17
  • KO
  • 13
  • 33
  • HT
  • 45
  • 47
  • 61
  • 69
  • 71
  • 73
  • 77
  • 80
  • 86
  • 86
  • 89
  • 90
  • FT
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Match Commentary

90'+5'
Match ends, France U17 2, Japan U17 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, France U17 2, Japan U17 1.
90'+3'
Attempt missed. Maxence Caqueret (France U17) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Yacine Adli.
Match Stats
FRAJPN
Possession
46.4%
53.646.4
53.6%
Shots on Goal
4
2
Shot Attempts
11
5
Yellow Cards
3
2
Corner Kicks
2
2
Saves
1
2

Match Formations

  • 1
    Fofana
  • 19
    Lacroix
  • 5
    Bianda
  • 4
    Solet
  • 2
    Collet
  • 6
    Gomes
  • 8
    Tchouaméni
  • 18
    Pintor
  • 10
    Caqueret
  • 7
    Adli
  • 9
    Gouiri

Game Information

Indira Gandhi Stadium
12:30 PM, 11 October 2017
Guwahati, India
Attendance: 9,575
  • Referees:
  • Vargas, Gery