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France begin WC campaign in style with 7-1 rout of New Caledonia

New Caledonia were outclassed in the maiden World Cup outing, but did manage a consolation goal late on against heavyweights France.
May 17, 2023, 12:40 am - Debayan Sen in Guwahati

Match Timeline

New Caledonia U17
France U17
  • KO
  • 5
  • 20
  • 30
  • 33
  • 40
  • 43
  • 43
  • HT
  • 45
  • 53
  • 54
  • 58
  • 63
  • 75
  • 78
  • 90
  • 90+1
  • 90+3
  • FT
  • 90+9

Match Commentary

90'+9'
Match ends, New Caledonia U17 1, France U17 7.
90'+9'
Second Half ends, New Caledonia U17 1, France U17 7.
90'+7'
Attempt missed. Oumar Solet (France U17) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mathis Picouleau with a cross following a corner.
Match Stats
NCLFRA
Possession
22.1%
77.922.1
77.9%
Shots on Goal
3
19
Shot Attempts
6
31
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corner Kicks
1
10
Saves
14
2