France U20 Football Team Advances to Semifinals in Maurice-Revello Tournament
France's U20 football team earns spot in semifinals after victory against Panama.
Key Points
- • France U20 football team secures semifinals spot after defeating Panama 2-1.
- • Goals scored by Steve Ngoura and Lucas Michal; France finishes first in Group A.
- • Next match is scheduled for Friday in Salon-de-Provence.
- • Mali's earlier win over Saudi Arabia confirmed France's advancement beforehand.
The France U20 national football team has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Maurice-Revello Tournament following a decisive 2-1 victory over Panama. The match, held in Aubagne, saw the French side, known as the Bleuets, demonstrate their skill and resilience. Steve Ngoura opened the scoring for France in the 16th minute, thanks to an assist from Lucas Michal. Despite Panama equalizing shortly after through a corner kick in the 34th minute, Michal restored France's lead just two minutes later, sealing the game at 2-1. This victory not only ensured France finished first in Group A but also secured their spot in the semifinals, set to take place on Friday in Salon-de-Provence.
Earlier in the day, Mali's dramatic victory over Saudi Arabia via a penalty shootout had already confirmed France's advancement before their match commenced. The French U20 team's objective in the upcoming semifinal is to reclaim the trophy they lost last year, maintaining the momentum built during this tournament.