As part of the FIFA days, national teams continue to play friendly matches. Such games give teams the opportunity to test new tactics, form their squads, and strengthen preparation ahead of important competitions.
The Colombia national team, which is considered the first opponent of the Uzbekistan national team at the World Cup, faced France in a match held in the United States. The encounter, initially seen as a clash of evenly matched sides, ended with a confident victory for the French, who demonstrated their superiority.
France opened the scoring in the match. Doué scored in the 29th minute to put his team ahead. In the 41st minute, Thuram not only found the net but also created a chance for his teammates, registering a goal and an assist. In the second half, France did not reduce the pressure — Doué scored again and completed a brace.
Colombia managed to respond only in the 77th minute through Campaz, but it was not enough to change the course of the game. The match ended 1–3 in favor of France.
Friendly matches. March 29
Colombia — France 1:3
Goals: Campaz (77) — Doué (29, 56), Thuram (41).
Colombia — Montero, Muñoz, Sánchez, Cabal, Mojica (Machado, 63), Ríos (Puerta, 46), Lerma, J. Arias (Gómez, 46), Rodríguez (Quintero, 63), Díaz (Campaz, 63), Suárez (Córdoba, 46).
France — Samba, Kalulu, Lacroix, L. Hernández, Digne, Zaïre-Emery (Camavinga, 64), Kanté, Akliouche (Kolo Muani, 64), Cherki (Olise, 78), Doué (Ekitike, 63), Thuram (Mbappé, 78).
Bookings: Thuram (39), Doué (50), Puerta (61).
Looking at the lineups, both teams made a number of substitutions and tested various options, giving the coaches an opportunity to draw important conclusions.
This match is also of interest to Uzbek fans, as the Colombia national team is considered a serious future opponent. The game against France clearly showed their current form and capabilities.
In short, France not only secured the win but also demonstrated a high level of preparation. Colombia, in turn, once again realized the need to work on their shortcomings — such signals are very important ahead of the World Cup.
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