France U20 Team Defeats Mexico, Advances to Maurice-Revello Final
France U20 football team defeats Mexico 3-1 to reach the final of the Maurice-Revello Tournament.
Key Points
- • France U20 team defeats Mexico 3-1 in the semi-finals of the Maurice-Revello tournament.
- • Goals were scored by Louis Leroux, Steven Ngoura, and Dehmaine Tabibou for France.
- • France will face Saudi Arabia U23 in the final after their previous match ended in a 2-1 victory for France during the group stage.
- • Match held at Stade Marcel-Roustan in Salon-de-Provence.
In an exciting semi-final match at the Maurice-Revello Tournament, the France U20 football team emerged victorious against Mexico with a score of 3-1, securing their place in the final against Saudi Arabia U23 set for Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 18:00. The match took place at Stade Marcel-Roustan in Salon-de-Provence, where the 'Bleuets' showcased their talent and resilience.
The game began with a quick lead for France, as Louis Leroux scored in the 14th minute, skillfully evading the Mexican goalkeeper following a deflected shot from Lucas Michal. Shortly after the halftime break, in a surprising twist, Mexico equalized with a goal from Karol Velazquez in the 48th minute. However, France quickly regained the upper hand when Steven Ngoura found the net in the 67th minute with a potent shot after navigating through the Mexican defense. Dehmaine Tabibou sealed the victory with a remarkable free-kick goal in the 89th minute, ensuring France's advance to the finals.
The match included tense moments and a disallowed goal for Mexico due to offside, emphasizing the competitive nature of this clash. The referee, Sara Telek from Australia, oversaw the exciting encounter.
France's opponent for the final, Saudi Arabia U23, secured their place by defeating Denmark in a thrilling match that ended 4-3. Remarkably, this upcoming match serves as a rematch for France against Saudi Arabia, who they narrowly defeated 2-1 during the group stage.