France Opposes Azerbaijan: Who Lost and Who Emerged Victorious

The French national team faced challenges in the opening minutes of their match against Azerbaijan. Kylian Mbappé did not participate in this game, yet the French team successfully contained the opponent's efforts and secured a 3–1 victory in the end.

In this match, some players shone brightly while others failed to meet expectations. Malo Gusto showcased his attacking qualities in this game.

He provided two assists, engaged in 18 duels, winning 12 of them. Additionally, he demonstrated success in dribbling.

Képhren Thuram also stood out with his performance. He came close to scoring twice, but one goal was disallowed due to his teammate Hugo Ekitike committing a handball, while another was recorded as an own goal by the Azerbaijani goalkeeper.

Thuram engaged in 13 duels, succeeded in 17 challenges, and intercepted the ball 4 times. However, for Hugo Ekitike, the match was unsuccessful.

He missed two scoring opportunities and his mistakes contributed to the disallowance of his team's goals. As a result, he earned a low rating of 4 points.

Match details: Azerbaijan 1–3 France. Goals: Renat Dadashov in the 4th minute (Azerbaijan), Jean-Philippe Mateta in the 17th minute (France), Magnes Akliouche in the 30th minute (France), own goal by Shahruddin Magomedaliyev in the 45th minute (Azerbaijan).

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