The French Espoirs team waged victory against Georgia (3-2) with a goal at the last second, Saturday in Zilina (Slovakia), and was well placed to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Euro.
From hell to paradise. Led 2-1 in the 89th minute and on the verge of elimination, the Blueberries snatched a almost unexpected victory against Georgia (3-2) this Saturday in Zilina (Slovakia), for their second game in the Euro group phase. Three days after a miraculous draw against Portugal (0-0), the French team has once again known to the roller coaster of emotions, since the players of Gérald Batic went to seek the three points at the … 102nd minute.
If Johann Lepenant had set the record straight while the French had Ouvert the scoring on a penalty written by Mathys Tel, the evening hero is called Thierno Barry. Deprived of a goal earlier in additional time for an offside, the Villarreal striker finally released his family in the 12th minute from the additional time of the second period. While Lukeba cut the trajectory of the ball in front of the opposing goalkeeper, Barry seized the opportunity to offer victory to his team.
Quarts at rifle
With four points in two games, the French team is second in its hen, tied with Portugal (4 pts) but with a less important goal difference (+1 against +5). Bleuets will have to seek their qualification for the Euro quarters on Tuesday against Poland (6 p.m.), while Portugal will challenge Georgia to conclude this group C.
