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Men's International Friendlies
FRA vs CHI
Men's International Friendlies
Orange Velodrome, Marseille
France
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Chile
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Full-Time: 3 - 2
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Gareca faces decisions to ponder as he prepares for the 2024 Copa America, while Deschamps can draw significant confidence from the win, as the France lineup showcased closely resembles the one anticipated for Euro 2024.
As both sets of players vied for spots in their upcoming continental tournaments, the intensity heightened in the second half. France extended their lead midway through the period as Kolo Muani's skillful play along the touchline created space for him to set up Olivier Giroud for a close-range tap-in, further solidifying Giroud's position as his country's leading scorer with 56 goals. Despite Dario Osorio's consolation goal, marking his first on the international stage with a powerful strike from outside the box, Chile couldn't mount a comeback, succumbing to their 10th defeat in their last 14 away matches.
Within just six minutes, the Stade Velodrome witnessed Chile taking the lead through Marcelino Nunez, exploiting defensive lapses. France suffered another blow as Jonathan Clauss exited due to injury. Despite defensive vulnerabilities, France showcased attacking prowess, equalizing through Youssouf Fofana's long-range strike and taking the lead with Randal Kolo Muani's header from Theo Hernandez's cross. However, this surge forward was marred by Eduardo Camavinga's injury late into the first half.
90+3'
Chile loses it high up the field and France counters through Diaby on the right. He sends in a low cross for Mbappe inside the box but Diaz gets to it first and clears the danger.
90+1'
Perez finds Brereton Diaz and he is through on goal inside the right side of the box. But Saliba chases him down and shields him wide. The chance goes.
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89'
Hernandez finds Mbappe on the left and he goes forward before cutting inside. He beats a couple of challenges but Diaz eventually gets the ball off him and clears.
88'
Three more changes for Chile. Two are in defense as Catalan and Fernandez replace Lichnovsky and Isla. In midfield, Perez comes on for Nunez.