LIVE – France U23-Côte d’Ivoire: the Bleuets jostled to start

19:00

Chevalier saves the Bleuets (0-0, 29th)

The Lille goalkeeper won his duel at close range to leave the French tied in this meeting. What an opportunity for the Ivorians to take the lead.

18:59

Akliouche hand control (0-0, 28th)

The Monegasque tries to go quickly on the counter but he accompanies the leather with his hand. The referee logically whistles and returns the ball to the Ivorians.

18:56

Barcola leaves due to injury (0-0, 25th)

The Parisian striker holds the back of his left thigh after stopping clearly without having suffered contact. Even before being replaced, he comes out and sits on the center. Wilson Odobert enters in his place.

18:55

Thuram sanctioned in turn (0-0, 24th)

The Niçois is also called to order for a foul on Akpa. Free kick to follow for the Ivorians.

18:52

Barcola lets his foot drag (0-0, 20th)

While trying to press, the PSG striker commits a foul on Lorient striker Bamba. The latter remains on the ground.

18:48

Traoré tries his chance (0-0, 17th)

The Nantais sneaks into the French defense and decides to take responsibility. He doesn’t close his foot enough and the leather finally leaks from the frame. Another great opportunity for the Ivorians.

18:46

Doué sees his shot blocked (0-0, 14th)

On a high recovery, the Bleuets project themselves quickly and the Rennais are served on the right side. His attempt is deflected and goes for a corner. The latter will not give anything.

18:41

Akliouche misses his shot (0-0, 11th)

Served in the area on a cross from Thuram, the Monegasque crosses too far and his left-footed shot lacks precision.

18:38

Akpa volleys back (0-0, 6th)

On a poorly cleared ball, the Auxerre player volleys without asking any questions. His pure shot is finally repelled by the French goalkeeper who concedes the corner. Second big opportunity for the Ivorians.

18:36

Barcola regains the lead (0-0, 5th)

From a second French corner, the Parisian heads back but misses the target. Clearance to follow for Ivory Coast.

18:34

Chevalier wins his first duel (0-0, 3rd)

On a counter flash, the Ivorians project themselves very quickly and land a first strike. The Lille goalkeeper quickly lies down and catches the ball. He restarts quickly.

18:32

Les Bleuets under pressure (0-0, 1st)

On a first Ivorian offensive, the French have difficulty getting back on track and Lucas Chevalier is blocked when he clears. Return to six meters to follow for Thierry Henry’s players.

18:30

Here we go (0-0, 1st)

The Bleuets kick off this match against Ivory Coast. Time to play!

18:22

Kick-off is imminent

The 22 players are in the corridor of the Gaston-Petit stadium and are preparing to enter the pitch. Kick-off is imminent.

18:21

The composition of the French

Here are the 11 blueberries who will start this game in Châteauroux. Bradley Barcola and Elye Wahi will be aligned at the forefront of the attack, well supported by many offensive players in the midfield.

18:19

A first test for the Bleuets

Now trained by Thierry Henry, the young French people will have to work on their automatisms just 4 months before the Olympics. For this first meeting of 2024, the new coach opted for an offensive formation.

18:17

Welcome to this live

Hello everyone and welcome to our Figaro website for this friendly match between the French u23 team and Ivory Coast.

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