U19: A France-Ukraine semi-final for the Bleuets

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By: Manu Tournoux

U19: A France-Ukraine semi-final for the Bleuets
The French under-19 team concluded the group stage of its Euro with a draw this Monday against Spain (2-2).

After the opening of the score by the Monegasque Saimon Bouabre, with a big shot under the bar (13e), the Bleuets were surprised twice, by Daniel Rodriguez (65e) and Simo (74e).

With a bit of luck, Bernard Diomède’s players nevertheless snatched a draw in the final moments of the game thanks to Reims’ Valentin Atangana Edoa (90e).

A sharing of points which, after two successes over Turkey (2-1) and Denmark (4-2), allows the young French to save their leadership in front of their Spanish counterparts, for a semi-final against Ukraine this Thursday.

In the other group, the Ukrainians finished second behind Italy, and ahead of Norway and Northern Ireland. The French team has already won the Euro U19 eight times in its history. The last time was in 2016. With a certain Kylian Mbappé in the ranks.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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