New Zealand v France - Men's Olympic football - RECAP
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Updated 30/07/2024 at 20:03 GMT+1
Hosts France take on New Zealand in their final match of the group stage of the Paris 2024 Olympic football men's tournament looking to confirm top spot and qualification for the knockout stage. Thierry Henry's side only need a point but their opponent will look to spring a surprise with qualification still a possibility for them.
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RESULT: NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
Nothing New Zealand could have done to stop France who, despite not keeping their high-intensity, attacking play for the full 90 minutes, had the upper hand throughout.
With that, France go through to the quarter-finals on a perfect record of three wins while it's curtains for New Zealand as the United Statest of America beat Guinea 3-0 in the other Group A match.
'90+6 NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
Chotard gets a great first touch on for a ripping effort on target, but Paulsen is in place to stop.
'90+2 NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
What an attempt from Bayliss who goes for it from 25 yards out and forces Nkambadio into action who tips it over the bar.
'90 NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
Six minutes of stoppage time confirmed.
'89 NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
Excellent effort from France as Olise cuts the ball to Diouf in the box, but what a save from Paulsen who reads it perfectly.
'87 NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
Header comes in from Locko and picks out Kalimuendo in the box who just can't direct his header on target.
'85 NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
Change for New Zealand as Fin Conchie comes on for Ben Waine.
'84 NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
Akliouche dances through the Kiwi defence, taking on five defenders in total, and is unfortunate to not be able to do damage with a right-footed effort.
'78 NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
Changes for New Zealand as well: Matthew Sheridan and Jay Herdman enter the pitch for Sam Sutton and Finn Surman.
'78 NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
More changes for France as Loic Bade and Joris Chotard come on for Castello Lukeba and Desire Doue.
'74 GOAL!! NEW ZEALAND 0-3 FRANCE
And suddenly it's looking easy for France! After a link-up in the box, an attempted shot from Doue is blocked, but it comes back for Kalimuendo who stays well composed, has a good touch on his right foot and cuts it back past Paulsen at the near post.
'71 GOAL!! NEW ZEALAND 0-2 FRANCE
France double their advantage as Diouf breaks into the box and although he gets tackled, there's some good fortune in how the ball breaks. Doue picks it out, cuts it back and sends it past Paulsen for the 0-2.
'66 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Nicely done by Bindon who breaks, but, with no support in the box, the French defence stops him. Singh picks up the rebound but can't do anything with it.
'65 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Changes now for France as Michael Olise and Maghnes Akliouche come on for Rayan Cherki and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
'64 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Cherki sends an effort from range into the box, but Mateta can't get a touch on it and it goes wide.
'56 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Wonderful bit of play from France as Cherki and Kalimuendo link up in the box for an effort from the later, but Paulsen has it covered.
'55 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Just as France' match has become a bit flat with no urgency in the way they are playing, they create an excellent chance as Diouf flicks the ball in to Doue who opts to take a touch rather than taking it as a first time shot and his effort goes nowhere.
'50 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
The first clear chance of the second half goes to New Zealand as Garbett intercepts a sloppy clearance and slices a low, driving effort through the defence, but he just misses at the near post.
'45 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
We are back underway in Marseille.
HALF-TIME: NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Half-time change for New Zealand as Lachlan Bayliss comes on for Oskar van Hattum.
ELSEWHERE IN THE GROUP
In the other Group A game this evening, the United States of America are leading Guinea 2-0 at half-time.
HALF-TIME: NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
France have had the upper hand throughout and have looked mighty impressive. However, their high-paced attacks have somewhat calmed down around 25 minutes into the game.
New Zealand, in contrast, have grown as the game went on but have so far not found a way to match the French.
'45+3 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Last chance for an equaliser for New Zealand as Singh delivers a stinging corner, but it's well headed away.
'45 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Four minutes will be added on to this half.
'44 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Brilliant bit of skill from Cherki whose footwork outsmarts the Kiwi defence to break into the box, but his shot is blocked by Bindon.
'40 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
High, long range effort from Diouf, but Paulsen tips it over the bar.
'36 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Bit of a scramble in the box and the ball falls to Cherki who drills it straight at the right corner. Paulsen has it covered though.
'28 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Finally some pressure from New Zealand and a first long-range effort from Waine is blocked.
The following corner falls to Singh, but Locko blocks his effort and France clear.
'26 NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
Lovely break from France, but Locko's effort is blocked by Surman. Doue attempts a looping effort from the subsequent corner, but Paulsen has it well covered.
'19 GOAL!! NEW ZEALAND 0-1 FRANCE
It was coming and there is the opening goal for France, albeit a slightly unfortunate one for New Zealand.
Cherki gets caught in the Kiwi defence and the ball ricochets off Bell right into the path of Mateta who finishes beautifully with a flicked effort into the net.
'15 NEW ZEALAND 0-0 FRANCE
A long ball forward finds Mateta in the box who, without support, attempts a shot, but Paulsen holds low at the left post.
'12 NEW ZEALAND 0-0 FRANCE
A great drive from Diouf comes to nothing as Paulsen just gets something on it to block.
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Kalimuendo this time who attempts an angled shot from just outside the box, but Garbett defends at the post.
'7 NEW ZEALAND 0-0 FRANCE
First chance for France and it's a solo effort from Cherki who cuts through the defence and fires a decent left-footed shot towards the net, but Paulsen has it covered.
The resulting corner comes to nothing.
'6 NEW ZEALAND 0-0 FRANCE
Attacking start from France - the majority of play so far has taken place in New Zealand's half with France already pressing play forward. So far, the Kiwis have prevented them from creating a chance though.
'1 NEW ZEALAND 0-0 FRANCE
France kick the game off and we are underway at the Marseille Stadium.
FRANCE LINE-UP
NEW ZEALAND LINE-UP
GOOD EVENING!
Good evening and thank you for joining our live text coverage of the Group A match between New Zealand and home favourites France.
The hosts have had a strong start to the tournament with wins versus the United States of America and Guinea while the Kiwis are one a one win, one defeat record.
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