JAKARTA France qualified dramatically for the semifinals of the 2023 U-17 World Cup after beating Uzbekistan 1-0 at Manahan Stadium, Solo, Saturday, November 25 evening.

The only goal of thegur Chicken was scored by Ismail Buneb in the last seven minutes of the second half normal time.

Buneb beat the opposing goalkeeper after maximizing the ball throwing up the header of kondak Lambourde which hit the post.

France is the third team to reach the semifinals. Earlier on Friday Argentina and Germany had already gone to the top four.

Germany qualified after stopping Spain, while Argentina humiliated their rivals Brazil at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS).

In the history of this tournament is the third semifinal for France. They previously reached this round in 2001 which ended in champions and 2019 which ended in third place.

The team made by Jean-Luc Vannuchi will next face the winner from Mali against Morocco. The match for determining one remaining semifinal ticket will be held tonight.

The French semifinal match will take place on November 28 at Manahan Stadium, Solo, Central Java.

Lineup Of Players

France U-17 (4-3-3): Paul Argney; Yoram Zague, Joachim Kayi Sanda, Bastien Meupiyou, Nhoa Sangui; Ismail Buneb, Nolan Ferro, Saimon Bouabre; Mohamed-Amine Bouchenna, Joan Tincres, Tidiane Diallo.

Coach: Jean-Luc Vannuchi

Uzbekistan (4-2-3-1): Mukhamayusuf Sabrirov; Sherzodbek Abdulboriev, Bekhruz Jumatov, Dilshod Abdulaev, Azizbek Tulkunbekov; Laziz Mirzaev, Mukham madali Reimov; Bekhruz Shukurullaev, Ollabergan Karimov, Yakhyo Urinboev; Amir Saidov.

Coach: Anvar Rakhimov


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