2023-10-13 18:43:50
Thierry Henry’s anger over refereeing at the team’s microphone
I’m angry because I felt that it was sometimes borderline aggressive. We remained calm, we tried to find solutions. It feels good to win like that, but there are things that need to be fine-tuned. Winning away from home twice in a row is not easy. It was a good little away game.”
“At the end we saw players a little tired by the lack of rhythm perhaps at the club. When you see your players being tackled in any way and the referee does not protect them… We took a deserved red on the two yellows. But there is another who makes a tackle and only takes a yellow. But that’s how it is.”
“We had a big character. We had to respond at 1-0. They created a lot of problems for us, but we created a lot of chances over the two periods. These were moments where we showed that we we have character. They left nothing, but there were still moments when it was light in terms of aggression.”
END OF THE MATCH, 2-1 VICTORY FOR FRANCE AGAINST BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA!
The Bleuets had a lot of difficulty in realizing their domination and their numerous chances, but ultimately emerged victorious in this duel against Bosnia-Herzegovina, 2-1! France maintains its first place in Group H, in these qualifying matches for Euro U21 2025.
France plays at 9!
Lesley Ugochukwu comes off injured and is pushed out by the referee. The Bleuets therefore finished at 9 and were scared by a Bosnian breakthrough.
RED CARD FOR DÉSIRÉ DOUÉ!
Second yellow card for Désiré Doué, who grabs the shoulder of a Bosnian and comes to tackle from behind under the eyes of the referee. Having already received a yellow card for another collision, he takes a red and leaves the field.
BUUUUUT D’ARNAUD KALIMUENDO! 2-1 for France!
What an action by the Bleuets, signed by all the entrants! A very nice deep pass from Akliouche for Tel who sends a very powerful cross to his right side, which Kalimuendo only has to push with his chest to the far post. 2-1 for France at the end of the suspense!
7 minutes of added time!
Time for the Bleuets to sign a victory.
New fear for the French, after a good Bosnian corner!
Bosnia-Herzegovina inherits a good corner after a counter but Basic’s cross is poorly negotiated by Sosic in the box, who is beaten by Sildillia. The referee does not give Bosnia another corner.
Bosnian double change
Exits by Nail Omerović and Harun Karić, entries by Mustafa Šukilović and Hamza Gasal.
Yellow card for Désiré Doué who catches Karić
A virulent duel on the French left side, with Désiré Doué catching Harun Karić.
Big foul by Magassa on Čuić, who has a bloody face
Soungoutou Magassa receives a yellow card for his high foot in a duel, which leaves Filip Čuić with a bloody face.
Yellow card for Omerović
The Bosnian piston receives a yellow.
DESIRÉ DOUÉ’S STRIKE!
Sinking alone into the axis, Désiré Doué takes his chance at the entrance to the area with a low shot that narrowly misses the target.
Nice delivery of Tel for Akliouche, which does not go to the end
The two entrants came close to 2-1, with a breakthrough from Akliouche who relied on Kalimuendo then on Tel. He doesn’t believe in it enough and doesn’t sink in quickly enough on the Bavarian’s pass at the far post.
Double French change, entry from Tel and Doué
The duo Elye Wahi-Rayan Cherki leaves the pitch and makes way for Mathys Tel and Désiré Doué.
Very big opportunity for Wahi, a little alone
Lightning French counter-attack with Akliouche’s long aerial ball for Wahi. The Bleuets number 7 continues chest control and small head dribbles, before sending a volley that goes over the top.
Yellow card for Ugochukwu
The Chelsea midfielder offers this beautiful free kick after a foul on Filip Čuić, who has just entered.
Good free kick for Bosnia, captured by Remains
Very distant free kick for the locals, but whose shot is too floating and ends up in the arms of Remains
Kalimuendo comes very close to 2-1!
On his right side Sildillia sends a very good cross which goes past everyone and is almost caught by Kalimuendo who dives at the far post.
Corner for the Bleuets after a good run from Elye Wahi
Another great action from Lensois, this time on a combination with Kalimuendo on the left side. The corner taken by Sildillia found Wahi at the far post, who struggled to control this ball sent very hard and locked himself on the right side of the area.
Double change for Bosnia
Exits by Muhamed Buljubašić and Admir Bristrić, entries by Anes Krdžalić and Filip Čuić
Henry’s strong choice: exit of Lepenant for Akliouche
Best player of the Bleuets, Johann Lepenant leaves his place to Maghnes Akliouche, responsible for bringing creativity.
Third yellow card for Sučić
Savo Sučić belts Rayan Cherki, who turned to face the play and launched a counter.
Cherki’s sequence and the Bosnian goalkeeper’s good save!
Nice save from Muhamed Šahinović, who takes out a big shot from Rayan Cherki, who had been found on a pivot delivery from Elye Wahi.
Second yellow card for Bosnia
Captain Ivan Bašić receives a yellow card for a foul on Kiliann Sildillia.
First French change: Kalimuendo replaces Barcola
Not really successful on his left side, Bradley Barcola is replaced by Arnaud Kalimuendo.
First change for Bosnia
Entrée de Šošić pour Čavić.
Bosnia wins every second ball
Much more aggressive on the ball carrier, the Bosnian selection manages to systematically scratch the second balls.
Sterile possession on the French side
Still 76% possession for the Bleuets in this second half. Even Wahi’s free kick from 35 meters is poorly negotiated and the combination between Cherki and Yoro misses the target.
The center of Barcola for… no one
The Bosnian team is much better placed in this second half and blocks the French offensives more easily. Barcola sends a cross into the box but it is the local defense which falls back.
Wahi continues again in the surface
But the Lensois is too alone and cannot get back behind. The ball is recovered by the Bosnians.
Good French possession phase
The Bleuets rush less and circulate in the opposing half. Sildillia attempted a breakthrough into the heart of the Bosnian axis, but was too alone.
Here we go again to Sarajevo!
The Bleuets kick off the second half, with the objective of a victory in Bosnia-Herzegovina. No change.
HALF TIME! 1-1 between France and Bosnia-Herzegovina
France dominates but does not lead in the score, surprised by a counter well led by Bristric (1-0, 28th). Rayan Cherki put the Bleuets back on track (1-1, 32nd) but Thierry Henry’s players were unable to materialize the numerous situations they created.
Yet another last gesture missed by the Bleuets
Not sure enough of their strengths, the Bleuets made a series of last missed moves, often looking for one pass too many. This time Warren Zaire-Emery shifts for Elye Wahi, but he is caught.
Yoro’s header, just above the crossbar!
Quentin Merlin, author of a big start to the match, distills a new cross which this time finds the head of Lenny Yoro. The Lille player sends it just above the crossbar.
Disagreement in the French attack
Twice, Cherki tries to direct the game with a backheel. But if his first is poorly put back by Barcola for Lepenant, the second sees Wahi follow up with a deep pass, which the former Caen midfielder is too fair to cut.
Big mistake from Bristric on Merlin!
Bosnia’s number 9 receives a yellow for an uncontrolled tackle on Quentin Merlin, who was going on the counterattack.
New header from Cherki, captured by Sahinovic
The old Lyon connection Barcola-Cherki signs a lightning counter, but the head of the French number 10 is captured by the Bosnian goalkeeper.
Bosnia-Herzegovina recovers the ball and monopolizes it
For the first time since the start of the game, possession is Bosnian. Without much danger for Thierry Henry’s players, since the Bosnians lack edge. But Karic serves Bristric at the right tempo and forces Quentin Merlin to come back suddenly. The Bosnian coach also claims a foul.
Big imbroglio in the Bosnian area, France pushes
Barcola then Cherki come to sink into the Bosnian area to try their luck but fail to get rid of the opponent’s good pressing. After several blocked shots, the ball goes for a corner.
Wahi still makes the difference on his right side
Very big start to the match for Elye Wahi, who still receives a good ball in the area. He sneaks into the area but is caught.
RAYAN CHERKI’S EQUALIZATION! 1-1!
At the origin of the lost ball on the opening score, Rayan Cherki catches up well and signs the equalizer for Bleuets after a good collective movement on the left side between Barcola and Merlin. He recovers a good cross from Nantais and pushes in. 1-1!
ADMIR BISTRIC GOAL FOR BOSNIA! The Bleuets led 1-0!
What a formidable counter from Bosnia-Herzegovina, who opened the score against the run of play! On a ball lost by Cherki put under pressure by Basic, Admir Bistric goes deep, overtakes Lenny Yoro and scores in two stages. His first strike is boxed by Remains, but comes back to his feet and concludes with a good cross strike into the opposite net! 1-0 for Bosnia Herzegovina!
New attempt from Barcola, which goes well over
Lacking the ball on his left side, the Parisian striker decides to strike from 25 meters. It goes above the skylight.
A sterile domination for the Bleuets
More than 75% possession for the Bleuets and already three shots to their credit, against just one Bosnian side. But so far, nothing on target.
France’s good free kick, poorly negotiated by Lepenant
On her right side, Sildillia gets a good free kick after a foul from Suta. But the ball returns to the feet of Lepenant, who sees his shot blocked by the Bosnian defense. The locals continue with a good counter, but Buljubasic completely misses his deep pass.
Bosnia Herzegovina takes its chance, but Ugochukwu comes back well
On a counter led by Basic, Cavic is found deep and rushes towards the Remains cage. Ugochukwu comes to support Magassa and pushes the Bosnian to six meters.
The small outside net for Bradley Barcola!
Well served by Quentin Merlin on the left side, Bradley Barcola sneaks into the area but locks himself away. He hits but it ends up in Sahinovic’s little outside net.
Wahi still stands out
Hyperactive in the box, Elye Wahi still makes the difference on the right side of the Bosnian box. The Lensois attacker tries to continue but is caught.
Big sequence from Johann Lepenant!
The Lyon midfielder unleashes a strike at the edge of the area, countered by the Bosnian defense, then comes to cover by returning well in front of Karic, who was going on a counter-attack.
New combination between Cherki and Wahi, France claims a hand!
The duo works very well up front and Wahi attempts a back cross for Cherki at the penalty point. It’s stopped again by Muharemovic, but with the body. The Bleuets asked for a hand but did not obtain it.
Big opportunity for Muharemovic!
The central defender who had made the difference in his area against Wahi this time takes a good free kick from Bašić. His shot with the flat of his foot passes close to the left tricolor post but from the wrong side. Fear in the French ranks.
Rayan Cherki misses the target!
A new offensive coming from the right side, this time with Wahi passing and Cherki finishing. The Lyon striker also misses the target after a good header.
First French strike, Sildibillia misses the target
The young French managed to break through the Bosnian defense with a good projection from Lepenant, who put it back for Wahi. The Lens attacker hooks and follows up with a strike. But it is countered by Muharemovic and returns to the feet of Sildibillia, who misses the target.
First offensive for the Bleuets
After recovering the ball, the Bleuets project themselves into the right lane with a breakthrough from Rayan Cherki. But the Lyonnais is stopped by the Bosnian defense.
Let’s go between France and Bosnia-Herzegovina!
Bleuets captain Warren Zaire-Emery lost the toss and it was therefore the Bosnians who took charge of the kick-off.
The match between the two teams qualifies for Euro U21 2025.
The Bleuets have come out and are singing the Marseillaise!
The anthems begin with the tricolor song, before that of the locals.
Bosnia and Herzegovina XI
Bosnia-Herzegovina (4-2-3-1) : Šahinović – Karic, Muharemović, Šušić, Šuta – Šušić, Bašić – Omerović, Buljubasic, Čavić – Bristrić.
The XI of the French team with two new additions
To face Bosnia-Herzeogive, Thierry Henry trusted two players called up for the first time with the Espoirs: Kiliann Sildillia and Soungoutou Magassa. The right back of Friborg and the defender of Monaco will experience their first cape, in the middle of an XI of rather well-known faces.
France (4-3-3) : Restes – Sildibillia, Yoro, Magassa, Merlin – Zaïre-Emery, Ugochukwu, Lepenant – Wahi, Cherki, Barcola.
Hello and welcome everyone to this live
As an aperitif for a perhaps decisive France-Netherlands, here is a very enticing Bosnia-France, Bleuets’ second qualifying match for their Euro, and Thierry Henry’s third match at the head of the hopes.
Among the centers of interest, we will scrutinize the performance of Rayan Cherki, as decisive in blue as he is inconsistent with Lyon. We could also see the first appearance of Bayern prodigy, Mathys Tel, who has already caused misery to Gaël Clichy (20 caps anyway) and assistant to Titi Henry in training.
With two defeats in two matches, Bosnia does not seem to be an insurmountable obstacle for the Bleuets who will still have to be vigilant. Kick-off at 6:30 p.m. on the L’Equipe Channel. A match to follow live with commentary on the RMC Sport website and app.
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