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Thrilling Draw Between France U21 and Georgia U21 in Žilina
An exciting and eventful match unfolded at the Štadión Pod Dubňom in Žilina, where France U21 and Georgia U21 drew in a Group Stage encounter of the UEFA U21 Championship. France dominated possession with 60%, generating 21 shots, 9 of which were on target, but Georgia proved effective in attack and capitalized on their opportunities.
The first half favored France, who took the lead in the 35th minute thanks to a penalty converted by M. Tel. However, Georgia responded strongly in the second half. G. Abuashvili equalized in the 76th minute, and S. Sazonov put Georgia ahead in the 84th minute. Just when it seemed Georgia would clinch the victory, J. Lepenant equalized for France in the 89th minute. In the final minutes, T. Barry scored for France in the 90th minute, but the VAR disallowed the goal due to offside, however, the same Barry scored again in the 90th minute sealing the final score.
Despite French dominance in possession and shots on goal, Georgia demonstrated defensive solidity and effectiveness in attack. The match was characterized by intense play, reflected in the 12 fouls committed by France and 7 by Georgia, as well as the three yellow cards shown during the game.
Substitutions georgia u21: at minute 55 G. Abuashvili came in and G. Mamageishvili went out., at minute 55 O. Mamageishvili came in and L. Gagnidze went out., at minute 66 G. Sigua came in and I. Yegoian went out., at minute 66 V. Gordeziani came in and L. Odisharia went out., at minute 90 L. Osikmashvili came in and G. Kvernadze went out.
Substitutions france u21: at minute 61 L. Tchaouna came in and F. Lemarechal went out., at minute 73 M. Abline came in and M. Tel went out., at minute 73 T. Barry came in and W. Odobert went out., at minute 90 N. Edjouma came in and I. Doukoure went out., at minute 90 D. Cisse came in and L. Agoume went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
France U21
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Georgia U21
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