France Outlasts Belgium with Kolo Muani’s Stellar Performance

Belgium lost 1-2 to France in front of their home crowd. The match was relatively balanced, only this time the quality of the French attack line emerged as the determinant of the final result on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Belgium hosted France at the King Baudouin Stadium in the continued duel of the UEFA Nations League 2024/2025 Group A2. The match was interesting, only France was still more effective.

This time the host appeared more aggressive in the first 15 minutes. Belgium attacked France and got several shooting opportunities, but they were not dangerous enough. In the 35th minute, France took the lead first. The referee awarded a penalty to the visiting team. Kolo Muani stepped forward as the executioner and shot accurately and made it 1-0 for France.

In the 45+2 minute, Belgium equalized, Attack from the wing, Castagne's cross was met by Lois Openda's hard header and equaled the score to 1-1. Entering the second half, Belgium tried to press again, but it was France who managed to steal a goal. In the 62nd minute, Digne's cross was met by Kolo Muani, an accurate header and extended the lead to 1-2 in favour of the Blues.

Leading made France more confident in controlling the match. Belgium fought back well, but there were no additional goals until the end of the match with a finish line of 1-2.