France Espoirs, which was held in check in Istanbul by Ukraine (3-3) on Thursday, will play Euro-2023 in Georgia and Romania as planned. It has finished first in its qualifying category.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this match was moved to Turkey. Les Bleuets took him seriously at first, leading 3-1 with Thuram (10th), Abline (3rd), and Gouiri (2nd).
The young Ukrainians managed to get back to 3-3, and then threatened to lose to the Blueberries with a loss that would have hurt their financial position. In ten matches, there will be eight wins, two draws and only five goals conceded. The Iserois Malo Guisto, who was on the bench at kickoff, didn't return.
The Euro-2023 Espoirs will be held in Georgia and Romania from June 9 through July 2.
