Welcome to the match between France and Nicaragua

1'

Lisandro Moles moved the ball forward for Clímaco Mata, Clímaco Mata latched onto the ball before Germain Leclair could reach it.

Clímaco Mata tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Alexandre Desrochers intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

3'

Lisandro Moles tried to sprint past Alexandre Desrochers but Lisandro Moles lost out to Alexandre Desrochers.

4'

Lisandro Moles tried to use his skill to go past Alexandre Desrochers but Lisandro Moles lost the ball to Alexandre Desrochers's block tackle.

5'

Tomás Tapia tried to take the ball past Timothée Bouchard but Timothée Bouchard dispossessed Tomás Tapia.

6'

Lisandro Moles attempted to lob the ball forward but Alexandre Desrochers read the game well to intercept the ball.

7'

Pierre Deschamps tried to move the ball forward but Clímaco Mata came close and blocked it.

8'

Pierre Deschamps played a perfect pass for Aristide Lécuyer, Aristide Lécuyer took possession of the ball before Tomás Tapia could intercept.

Aristide Lécuyer easily got past the challenge of Dionisio Mingo.

Aristide Lécuyer passed the ball to Pierre Deschamps, Tomás Tapia tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Pierre Deschamps had a great opportunity to score but he was tackled by Miguel Gallego.

9'

Alexandre Desrochers was struggling and had to go off.

Nicodème Renaud came on for the injured Alexandre Desrochers.

Pierre Deschamps directed the ball to Germain Leclair, the ball was picked up by Germain Leclair before Baldomero Antúnez could intercept.

Germain Leclair passed the ball perfectly to Constant Daviau, Lisandro Moles tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Constant Daviau sent in a low cross, Baldomero Antúnez failed to reach the ball.

10'

Clímaco Mata unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Rémi Bélanger managed to block the shot.

15'

Dionisio Mingo used his skill to go past Timothée Bouchard.

Nathan Traverse blocked Dionisio Mingo before Dionisio Mingo tried to pass the ball.

17'

Pass by Germain Leclair to Nicodème Renaud, Nicodème Renaud trapped the ball nicely before Lisandro Moles could reach it.

Nicodème Renaud tried to put a low cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Baldomero Antúnez.

19'

Baldomero Antúnez was shown a yellow card.

Aristide Lécuyer passed the ball to Germain Leclair, the ball was picked up by Germain Leclair before Baldomero Antúnez could reach it.

Germain Leclair crossed the ball low into the box, Lisandro Moles missed his interception.

Luc Bonhomme immediately fired in a shot at goal before Miguel Gallego could clear it away.

But Luc Bonhomme sent the ball wide of the mark ... He held his head in his hands.

20'

Constant Daviau was shown a yellow card.

25'

Germain Leclair fed the ball forward to Nicodème Renaud, Baldomero Antúnez couldn't reach it.

Nicodème Renaud squared the ball, Lisandro Moles stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Luc Bonhomme ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner, Miguel Gallego approached too late to clear the danger.

But Luc Bonhomme put it well wide ... It was a poor effort from Luc Bonhomme. He was lacking match sharpness.

32'

Rémi Bélanger received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Pierre Deschamps, Clímaco Mata stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

A low cross was delivered by Rémi Bélanger, Julián Maradona couldn't cut out the pass.

Luc Bonhomme moved onto the ball and immediately shot for the top corner but the shot was charged down by Miguel Gallego.

33'

Atilio Vega sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

35'

Nicodème Renaud played the ball to Germain Leclair's feet, Germain Leclair took possession of the ball before Baldomero Antúnez could cut it out.

Germain Leclair crossed the ball low into the box, Lisandro Moles failed to reach the ball.

Luc Bonhomme hurriedly fired off a shot before Galo Martinez could clear it away.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

36'

Nicodème Renaud received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Germain Leclair, Baldomero Antúnez failed to intercept the pass.

Nicodème Renaud put a low cross in to the far post, Lisandro Moles tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Luc Bonhomme ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball but Galo Martinez got in and cleared the danger.

37'

Pass by Germain Leclair to Nicodème Renaud, Nicodème Renaud took possession of the ball before Baldomero Antúnez could cut it out.

Nicodème Renaud tried to whip in a low cross but Lisandro Moles blocked it.

38'

Dionisio Mingo hit a speculative long-range shot but Timothée Bouchard blocked the shot.

40'

Germain Leclair stepped up and struck the freekick. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

41'

Urbano Sierra fed the ball forward to Julián Maradona, Julián Maradona latched onto the ball before Rémi Bélanger could intercept.

Julián Maradona hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Pierre Deschamps failed to charge down the shot.

Théo Bonner used his fists to clear the ball.

44'

Dionisio Mingo went by the challenge of Timothée Bouchard.

Dionisio Mingo tried to get onto the pass but Nathan Traverse blocked it.

45'

Germain Leclair tried to sprint past Baldomero Antúnez but failed.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .France maintained 51% of possession and 49% for Nicaragua. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Clímaco Mata tried to move the ball forward but The ball came off Rémi Bélanger.

48'

Pierre Deschamps played the ball to Germain Leclair's feet, Germain Leclair trapped the ball nicely before Lisandro Moles could reach it.

Germain Leclair tried to put a low cross but Baldomero Antúnez found himself in the way of the ball.

49'

Baldomero Antúnez was outpaced by Aristide Lécuyer.

Luc Bonhomme received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Aristide Lécuyer, Tomás Tapia missed his interception.

Luc Bonhomme was able to make space and fired in a shot at goal. Galo Martinez approached too late to clear the danger.

Guadalupe Aiza did not get back in time to reach it ... Luc Bonhomme scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

France 1 - 0 Nicaragua

50'

Baldomero Antúnez whipped in the corner.

Urbano Sierra won the aerial challenge against Nathan Traverse, then made an attacking header.

Théo Bonner gathered the ball safely.

51'

Augustin LeBlanc was shown a yellow card.

Nicodème Renaud directed the ball to Germain Leclair, Germain Leclair took possession of the ball before Baldomero Antúnez could reach it.

A low cross was delivered by Germain Leclair, Lisandro Moles couldn't reach it.

Pierre Deschamps ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Miguel Gallego charged down the shot.

52'

Germain Leclair tried to dart past Baldomero Antúnez but Baldomero Antúnez won the ball from Germain Leclair.

53'

Rémi Bélanger moved the ball forward for Pierre Deschamps, Clímaco Mata tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Pierre Deschamps tried to whip in a low cross but The ball ricocheted off Julián Maradona.

56'

Dionisio Mingo put some curve on the shot from long range but Timothée Bouchard threw himself in front of the shot.

58'

Dionisio Mingo failed in his attempt to skip past Timothée Bouchard.

59'

Tomás Tapia dribbled past Timothée Bouchard.

Tomás Tapia got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Nathan Traverse blocked the shot.

60'

Augustin LeBlanc was brought off and replaced by Philibert Belrose.

Luc Bonhomme was brought off and replaced by Maximilien Vipond.

Aristide Lécuyer dribbled confidently past Tomás Tapia.

Aristide Lécuyer dribbled past Dionisio Mingo.

Aristide Lécuyer found a perfect spot and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Miguel Gallego couldn't reach it.

Guadalupe Aiza was badly positioned ... Vintage strike from Aristide Lécuyer !!! GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

France 2 - 0 Nicaragua

61'

Timothée Bouchard took the ball past Lisandro Moles.

Timothée Bouchard tried to put a low cross but Baldomero Antúnez did well to spot and intercept the cross.

63'

Baldomero Antúnez tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Nicodème Renaud.

65'

Tomás Tapia attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Rémi Bélanger.

66'

Baldomero Antúnez played a great ball for Lisandro Moles, the ball was picked up by Lisandro Moles before Nicodème Renaud could intercept.

Lisandro Moles tried to lob the ball forward but Germain Leclair found himself in the way of the ball.

67'

Julián Maradona tried to dart past Rémi Bélanger but Rémi Bélanger robbed Julián Maradona.

68'

Aristide Lécuyer hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Atilio Vega failed to block the shot.

It went close from Aristide Lécuyer ... A real chance wasted.

69'

Nathan Traverse dribbled confidently past Julián Maradona.

Nathan Traverse squared the ball past Clímaco Mata from the wing.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Rémi Bélanger but Miguel Gallego scrambled the ball away.

72'

Germain Leclair stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Maximilien Vipond connected with a looping header for the goal but Galo Martinez headed clear the danger.

73'

Germain Leclair's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

74'

Lisandro Moles tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Nicodème Renaud.

76'

Pierre Deschamps tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Clímaco Mata.

77'

Maximilien Vipond looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Clímaco Mata got in the way of the ball.

78'

A long ball was delivered by Germain Leclair, Nicodème Renaud took possession of the ball before Baldomero Antúnez could intercept.

Nicodème Renaud attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Miguel Gallego cleared the ball.

79'

Pierre Deschamps played a great ball for Rémi Bélanger, Clímaco Mata failed to intercept the pass.

Rémi Bélanger crossed the ball low , Julián Maradona failed to reach the ball.

Maximilien Vipond moved onto the ball and immediately shot for the top corner but Galo Martinez removed the danger.

80'

Pierre Deschamps passed the ball perfectly to Rémi Bélanger, Clímaco Mata couldn't cut it.

Rémi Bélanger supplied a low cross, Julián Maradona failed to intercept the pass.

Maximilien Vipond moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, Miguel Gallego wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball hit the net after Guadalupe Aiza failed to save ... Maximilien Vipond scored a goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

France 3 - 0 Nicaragua

81'

Clímaco Mata easily got past the challenge of Rémi Bélanger.

Clímaco Mata tried to take the ball past Pierre Deschamps but Pierre Deschamps succesfully won the ball from Clímaco Mata.

84'

Germain Leclair ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Galo Martinez had the beating in the air of Nicodème Renaud, then headed the ball to safety.

85'

Maximilien Vipond had the strength to hold off Julián Maradona.

Pierre Deschamps picked up Maximilien Vipond's excellent ball, Clímaco Mata missed his interception.

Pierre Deschamps whipped in a low cross past Julián Maradona.

Maximilien Vipond hit the ball on the volley, Miguel Gallego failed to charge down the shot.

Guadalupe Aiza strayed off his line ... Maximilien Vipond scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

France 4 - 0 Nicaragua

86'

Miguel Gallego stepped up and struck the freekick. Miguel Gallego put it clean over the bar.

87'

Lisandro Moles tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Timothée Bouchard.

88'

Germain Leclair took the corner to the edge of the area.

Constant Daviau out-jumped Galo Martinez, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Guadalupe Aiza did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

89'

Clímaco Mata tried to skip past the challenge of Rémi Bélanger but Rémi Bélanger blocked Clímaco Mata.

90'

Germain Leclair looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Nicodème Renaud beat Miguel Gallego to the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Guadalupe Aiza made a save.

End Match France 4 - 0 Nicaragua