France kicked off their campaign with a 7-1 humiliation of debutants New Caledonia in a Group 'E' match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here yesterday
France kicked off their campaign with a 7-1 humiliation of debutants New Caledonia in a Group 'E' match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here yesterday. France were on the ball from the word go. Interestingly, the French scored six of their seven goals in the first half. The European heavyweights opened the account when Bernard Iwa scored an own goal to give France the lead in the fifth minute. Amine Gouiri doubled the lead in the 20th minute after being fed by Yacine Adli. Ten minutes later, Claudio Gomes made it 3-0 for France, this time Gouiri making the assist. Gouiri, later, hit the target barely three minutes later off an Adli pass. In the 40th minute, Maxence Caqueret made use of Adli's headed pass to score France's fifth goal.
France (in white jerseys) and New Caledonia players tussle for a ball yesterday. Pic/PTI
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France benefited when New Caledonia conceded another own goal this time through Kiam Wanesse. The scoreline read 6-0 in favour of France at the half time. In the 90th minute, New Caledonia scored their first goal when Sidri Wadenges' left-footed shot from the right found the back of the net. He was assisted by Cyril Nyipie's cross following a set piece situation.
France completed the rout when Wilson Isidor scored in the first minute of injury time.
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