Welcome to the match between France and Maldives

1'

Lakviar Subba was shown a yellow card.

Suresh Dua laid it forward to Arshbir Mukund, Arshbir Mukund trapped the ball nicely before Timothée Bouchard could cut it out.

Arshbir Mukund tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Nathan Traverse.

2'

Germain Leclair played a wonderful ball for Alexandre Desrochers, Alexandre Desrochers latched onto the ball before Gurpal Venkatasubramanian could cut it out.

Alexandre Desrochers tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Anandleen Jeyaseelan did well to spot and intercept the pass.

3'

Arshbir Mukund attempted to lift the ball forward but Timothée Bouchard cut it out easily.

5'

Pierre Deschamps faked a pass then cut Gatnam Rishmal in a different direction.

Pierre Deschamps blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Ravinder Surendar approached too late to block it.

Raghuvinderjit Majoo shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Pierre Deschamps finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

France 1 - 0 Maldives

6'

Alexandre Desrochers delivered the ball to Germain Leclair, Germain Leclair took it in his stride before Gurpal Venkatasubramanian could intercept.

Germain Leclair easily got past the challenge of Anandleen Jeyaseelan.

Germain Leclair was through on goal.

Germain Leclair found himself in the clear with just Raghuvinderjit Majoo to beat and lobbed it over the keeper but Raghuvinderjit Majoo managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

7'

Aristide Lécuyer fed the ball forward to Timothée Bouchard, Rasbir Madan couldn't cut out the pass.

Timothée Bouchard directed the ball to Aristide Lécuyer, Aristide Lécuyer trapped the ball nicely before Arshbir Mukund could reach it.

Germain Leclair received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Aristide Lécuyer, Germain Leclair trapped the ball nicely before Rasbir Madan could reach it.

Germain Leclair got free in the penalty area and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Lakviar Subba wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

It went just wide by Germain Leclair ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

8'

Germain Leclair tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Arshbir Mukund.

9'

Arshbir Mukund tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Timothée Bouchard got in the way of the ball.

10'

Germain Leclair had the strength to hold off Gurpal Venkatasubramanian.

Germain Leclair laid it forward to Rémi Bélanger, Rémi Bélanger took it in his stride before Anandleen Jeyaseelan could reach it.

Rémi Bélanger tried to send in a float cross but Gurpal Venkatasubramanian intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

11'

Anandleen Jeyaseelan tried to twist past Alexandre Desrochers but Alexandre Desrochers blocked Anandleen Jeyaseelan in a good, clean tackle.

12'

Aristide Lécuyer lifted the ball towards Germain Leclair in the area, Germain Leclair brought the ball down well before Rasbir Madan could cut it out.

Good play by Germain Leclair in making himself some space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Lakviar Subba approached too late to block it.

Good goalkeeping by Raghuvinderjit Majoo to block the shot with his body.

13'

Germain Leclair played a perfect pass for Alexandre Desrochers, Alexandre Desrochers took possession of the ball before Gurpal Venkatasubramanian could intercept.

Alexandre Desrochers swung in a float cross, Anandleen Jeyaseelan couldn't cut out the pass.

Luc Bonhomme got up above Lakviar Subba, then cushioned a headed pass.

Alexandre Desrochers was able to make space and shot for the top corner. Tulwar Niveda failed to charge down the shot.

Raghuvinderjit Majoo got back in time to make the save.

15'

Aristide Lécuyer laid it forward to Augustin LeBlanc, Augustin LeBlanc took it in his stride before Rasbir Madan could cut it out.

Pass by Augustin LeBlanc to Nathan Traverse, Nathan Traverse took possession of the ball before Arshbir Mukund could cut it out.

Nathan Traverse made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lakviar Subba.

16'

Ravinder Surendar struck a long range piledriver! but Rémi Bélanger made the clearance.

17'

Pierre Deschamps took the ball past Gatnam Rishmal.

Pierre Deschamps delivered the ball to Rémi Bélanger, Ravinder Surendar stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Rémi Bélanger delivered a float cross, Gatnam Rishmal failed to intercept the pass.

Luc Bonhomme got well above Tulwar Niveda to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Raghuvinderjit Majoo was stranded and helpless to save it ... Luc Bonhomme scored an excellent goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

France 2 - 0 Maldives

18'

Ravinder Surendar tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Rémi Bélanger.

19'

Aristide Lécuyer tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Lakviar Subba.

20'

Aristide Lécuyer flighted the ball to Constant Daviau, Rasbir Madan couldn't reach it.

Constant Daviau made a pass to Alexandre Desrochers, Tulwar Niveda couldn't cut it.

Alexandre Desrochers stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Lakviar Subba blocked it.

21'

Anandleen Jeyaseelan tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Alexandre Desrochers.

23'

Anandleen Jeyaseelan tried to get past Alexandre Desrochers but Alexandre Desrochers block tackled Anandleen Jeyaseelan.

26'

Pierre Deschamps took the ball past Gatnam Rishmal.

Pierre Deschamps knocked a lovely ball for Rémi Bélanger, Rémi Bélanger picked up on the ball before Ravinder Surendar could reach it.

Rémi Bélanger put a float cross over Gatnam Rishmal.

Tulwar Niveda got above Aristide Lécuyer to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

27'

Tulwar Niveda was shown a yellow card.

Augustin LeBlanc received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Aristide Lécuyer, Rasbir Madan couldn't cut out the pass.

Augustin LeBlanc played a perfect pass for Luc Bonhomme, Luc Bonhomme took possession of the ball before Arshbir Mukund could intercept.

Good play by Luc Bonhomme in making himself some space and shot. Lakviar Subba approached too late to clear the danger.

Raghuvinderjit Majoo tried to save but he couldn ... Luc Bonhomme finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

France 3 - 0 Maldives

29'

Germain Leclair stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Constant Daviau met the ball with a diving header at goal but Lakviar Subba used his head to clear the ball.

31'

Germain Leclair struck the freekick through the wall into the back of the net. Raghuvinderjit Majoo failed to save the ball. ...

France 4 - 0 Maldives

32'

Aristide Lécuyer played a great ball for Augustin LeBlanc, Gatnam Rishmal couldn't reach it.

Augustin LeBlanc had the pace to beat Rasbir Madan.

Augustin LeBlanc tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Arshbir Mukund came close and blocked it.

33'

Alexandre Desrochers passed along the floor for Aristide Lécuyer to pick it up, Rasbir Madan couldn't reach it.

Aristide Lécuyer played a great ball for Luc Bonhomme, Arshbir Mukund couldn't reach it.

Lobbed goalwards by Luc Bonhomme. Tulwar Niveda approached too late to block it.

But Luc Bonhomme struck the ball wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

34'

Aristide Lécuyer hit the ball forward to Augustin LeBlanc, Augustin LeBlanc took possession of the ball before Rasbir Madan could reach it.

Augustin LeBlanc dribbled confidently past Arshbir Mukund.

Augustin LeBlanc dribbled past Tulwar Niveda.

Augustin LeBlanc lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit it high and hard towards goal. Lakviar Subba wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Raghuvinderjit Majoo strayed off his line ... Vintage strike from Augustin LeBlanc !!! GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

France 5 - 0 Maldives

38'

Lakviar Subba tried to pass the ball forward but Timothée Bouchard came close and blocked it.

39'

Rasbir Madan was shown a yellow card.

Arshbir Mukund tried to sprint past Timothée Bouchard but Timothée Bouchard block tackled Arshbir Mukund.

40'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Nathan Traverse.

42'

Arshbir Mukund failed in his attempt to jink past Timothée Bouchard.

43'

Germain Leclair tried to take the ball past Tulwar Niveda but Tulwar Niveda blocked Germain Leclair.

44'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Sangat Mayekar.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Maldives were unfortunate to go in behind.France had 58% possession in the match, while Maldives had 42%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Aristide Lécuyer tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Suresh Dua.

52'

Ravinder Surendar tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Rémi Bélanger found himself in the way of the ball.

53'

Germain Leclair twisted past Gurpal Venkatasubramanian.

Germain Leclair tried to get the cross in but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Anandleen Jeyaseelan.

60'

Philibert Belrose on for Augustin LeBlanc.

Antoine Couture received some final instructions and came on for Timothée Bouchard.

Maximilien Vipond finished his warm up and replaced Luc Bonhomme.

Anandleen Jeyaseelan tried to sprint past Alexandre Desrochers but Alexandre Desrochers robbed Anandleen Jeyaseelan.

63'

Arshbir Mukund tried to sprint past Rémi Bélanger but Rémi Bélanger won the ball from Arshbir Mukund.

64'

Arshbir Mukund tried to sprint past Nathan Traverse but Nathan Traverse blocked Arshbir Mukund in a good, clean tackle.

65'

Constant Daviau laid it forward to Pierre Deschamps, Pierre Deschamps took possession of the ball before Gatnam Rishmal could intercept.

Pierre Deschamps passed along the floor for Rémi Bélanger to pick it up, Rémi Bélanger trapped the ball nicely before Ravinder Surendar could reach it.

Rémi Bélanger tried to supply a float cross but Gatnam Rishmal intercepted but couldn't control.

69'

Gurpal Venkatasubramanian evaded the challenge of Antoine Couture and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

But Gurpal Venkatasubramanian didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

70'

Anandleen Jeyaseelan tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Alexandre Desrochers.

73'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Constant Daviau.

74'

Maximilien Vipond moved the ball forward for Aristide Lécuyer, Rasbir Madan missed his interception.

Aristide Lécuyer moved the ball forward for Constant Daviau, Constant Daviau trapped the ball nicely before Arshbir Mukund could cut it out.

Constant Daviau made a good pass to Antoine Couture, Antoine Couture picked up on the ball before Tulwar Niveda could intercept.

Antoine Couture showed Lakviar Subba a clean set of heels.

Antoine Couture tried to dribble past Tulwar Niveda but Antoine Couture lost out to Tulwar Niveda.

75'

Nathan Traverse received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Aristide Lécuyer, Nathan Traverse latched onto the ball before Rasbir Madan could intercept.

Nathan Traverse passed the ball to Maximilien Vipond, the ball was picked up by Maximilien Vipond before Arshbir Mukund could reach it.

Maximilien Vipond tried to lob it over the keeper but Tulwar Niveda threw himself in front of the shot.

77'

Arshbir Mukund struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Alexandre Desrochers scrambled the ball away.

82'

Aristide Lécuyer span past Rasbir Madan.

Aristide Lécuyer delivered the ball to Pierre Deschamps, Pierre Deschamps picked up on the ball before Arshbir Mukund could intercept.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Pierre Deschamps but Lakviar Subba threw himself in front of the shot.

86'

Pierre Deschamps tried to dribble past Gatnam Rishmal but Gatnam Rishmal block tackled Pierre Deschamps.

87'

Pierre Deschamps tried his luck from 30 yards. Gatnam Rishmal didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

88'

Gurpal Venkatasubramanian held up the ball, evading the challenge of Alexandre Desrochers and bent it from long range.

Théo Bonner was in a good position and saved it.

End Match France 5 - 0 Maldives