Match report
France Defeats Belgium 2-1 in Thrilling UEFA Nations League Clash
Belgium
1–2
FT
France
Oct 14, 2024
In a closely contested UEFA Nations League match, France emerged victorious over Belgium with a 2-1 win. Early yellow cards and a contentious penalty led to an intense first half, with R. Kolo Muani converting the spot kick for France. Belgium leveled through L. Openda just before halftime, but Muani secured the win with a second goal. The match saw several key substitutions and a red card for Aurélien Tchouaméni, leaving France a man down but still holding on for the win.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Belgium 1–2 France
- • R. Kolo Muani scored both goals for France (22', 62')
- • L. Openda equalized for Belgium in the 45th minute
- • Aurélien Tchouaméni received a red card in the 76th minute
- • Belgium: L. Openda, T. Castagne (assist)
- • France: R. Kolo Muani, L. Digne (assist)
Lineups
Belgium
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Casteels (G)
- 2 Z. Debast (D)
- 4 W. Faes (D)
- 3 A. Theate (D)
- 21 T. Castagne (D)
- 18 O. Mangala (M)
- 7 J. Doku (M)
- 17 C. De Ketelaere (M)
- 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
- 10 L. Trossard (M)
- 9 L. Openda (F)
Substitutes
- 6 A. Vranckx
- 5 M. De Cuyper
- 20 A. Engels
- 11 D. Lukébakio
- 22 C. Ngonge
- 13 O. De Wolf
- 15 S. Bornauw
- 14 M. Fofana
- 12 M. Vandevoordt
- 19 J. Bakayoko
- 23 M. Smets
France
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 M. Maignan (G)
- 5 J. Koundé (D)
- 15 I. Konaté (D)
- 17 W. Saliba (D)
- 3 L. Digne (D)
- 13 M. Koné (M)
- 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
- 14 M. Guendouzi (M)
- 7 O. Dembélé (F)
- 12 R. Kolo Muani (F)
- 20 B. Barcola (F)
Substitutes
- 6 E. Camavinga
- 10 C. Nkunku
- 19 Y. Fofana
- 9 M. Thuram
- 1 B. Samba
- 2 J. Clauss
- 18 W. Zaïre-Emery
- 21 W. Fofana
- 11 M. Olise
- 22 T. Hernández
- 23 A. Areola
- 4 L. Badé
Timeline
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7' France Card · Yellow CardL. Digne
Foul
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22' Belgium Var · Penalty confirmedL. Openda
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22' France Card · Yellow CardW. Saliba
Foul
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24' France Card · Yellow CardAurélien Tchouaméni
Foul
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29' Belgium Card · Yellow CardOrel Mangala
Foul
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35' France Goal · PenaltyR. Kolo Muani
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45'+3 Belgium Goal · Normal GoalL. Openda · Assist: T. Castagne
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45'+4 Belgium Var · Goal confirmedL. Openda
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45' France Card · Yellow CardIbrahima Konaté
Foul
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53' Belgium Card · Yellow CardWout Faes
Foul
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56' Belgium Card · Yellow CardC. De Ketelaere
Foul
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62' France Goal · Normal GoalR. Kolo Muani · Assist: L. Digne
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67' Belgium subst · Substitution 1Off: Orel Mangala · On: A. Vranckx
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67' Belgium subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Castagne · On: Maxim De Cuyper
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74' France subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Guendouzi · On: E. Camavinga
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74' France subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Barcola · On: C. Nkunku
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76' France Card · Yellow CardAurélien Tchouaméni
Foul
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76' France Card · Red CardAurélien Tchouaméni
Foul
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78' France Card · Yellow CardM. Maignan
Foul
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79' France subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Dembele · On: Youssouf Fofana
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81' Belgium subst · Substitution 3Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: A. Engels
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82' Belgium subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Tielemans · On: D. Lukebakio
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90'+3 France subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Kolo Muani · On: Marcus Thuram
Match Stats
| Stat | Belgium | France |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 87% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 14 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 366 | 433 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 310 | 376 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early penalty awarded to France in the 22nd minute, converted by R. Kolo Muani, shifted the momentum in their favor
- ▸ Belgium's equalizer from L. Openda just before halftime reignited their chances, but France's second goal by Muani in the 62nd minute sealed their victory