Thierry Henry’s Bleuets Secure Victory in Olympic Qualifier Against Ivory Coast

Almost four months to the day before their entry into contention in the Olympic tournament, Thierry Henry’s Bleuets have, with a victory obtained in pain against the Ivory Coast (3-2), launched the home straight well. towards the Olympics. Dominated, then overthrown by a strong opposition, Lucas Chevalier’s partners escaped thanks to the good entry of Rayan Cherki, a double from Désiré Doué and an achievement from Wilson Odobert.

Thierry Henry still has a lot of work to do with a view to a possible gold medal this summer for the high mass of sport. His team was greatly shaken by a Côte d’Ivoire that was initially dominant in the duels, but it still came through, notably thanks to the quality of its bench. The very lively start to the match allowed both teams to create a lot of chances (2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 16th, 17th).

Sildilla and Cherki scored points, not Wahi or Diakité

And it took a superb save from Chevalier’s left leg for the visitors not to take the advantage (30th). Groggy after the injury exit of Bradley Barcola (28th), hit in the left thigh, the Bleuets finally went ahead thanks to a disagreement between Issa Fofana and one of his defenders, which Doué took advantage of to score in the empty goal (1 -0, 38th).

A twist of fate for nothing, since the Tricolores experienced a nightmarish start to the second period. Following a good pass from Lorient’s Mohamed Bamba, Abdoulaye Traoré was able to equalize from close range in the area (1-1, 46th). A few moments later, it was Bamba, served by Traoré after an avoidable loss of ball from Lille’s Bafode Diakité, who was responsible for overthrowing the locals (1-2, 49th).

Long unable to rebel, the French took advantage of the good entries of Cherki and Kiliann Sildillia to finally overthrow the Elephants. While the right defender was very solid to breathe new life into his team, the Lyon wisp first delivered a decisive pass for Odobert (2-2, 72nd).

In the process, Doué hit the mark again, taking advantage of a poor replacement by the Ivorians to be found alone, off-center on the left, before adjusting Konan, who had entered the Ivory Coast cage a little earlier (3- 2, 84e). Enough to capsize the public of Châteauroux. Before meeting the United States on Monday, the Bleuets showed character. We now expect more control.

2024-03-22 19:38:00
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