France beat Belgium 4-1 at Stade de France in the UEFA Nations League, according to the supplied match report. Trailing until the 77th minute, France scored four times from then through stoppage time, with Michael Olise contributing two goals and an assist.
By Niranjan Adhikari | Futsal House
France vs Belgium: How the Comeback Unfolded
Belgium struck first through Dodi Lukebakio in the 35th minute. Romeo Lavia's roughly 60-yard pass released him to beat debutant France goalkeeper Guillaume Restes.
France's response arrived late:
- 77th minute: Desire Doue equalised with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area.
- 81st minute: Rayan Cherki converted substitute Olise's cutback to put France ahead.
- 88th minute: Olise finished from Doue's pass for 3-1.
- Stoppage time: Doue supplied Olise again to complete the scoring.
Why Doue and Olise Deserve the Headlines
My verdict: calling this merely a spirited comeback undersells the players who decided it. Doue scored the equaliser and supplied both Olise goals. Olise created the winner before scoring twice himself.
The cutback for Cherki offers a useful detail for football and futsal players to study: the decisive pass went back to a teammate rather than becoming a shot from the provider. In training, practise that option with a supporting runner arriving behind the attack.
Final Verdict
The 4-1 scoreline should not erase Belgium's lead until the 77th minute. This match was decided by France's late attacking contributions, not an early advantage.
The reported result leaves France top of Group A1 with 10 points from four matches; Belgium sit third with six.
FAQ
Who scored for France against Belgium?
Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki scored once each. Michael Olise scored twice.
Who scored France's winning goal?
Cherki's 81st-minute finish put France 2-1 ahead and proved the winner.
Did France score all four goals in 13 minutes?
The scoring began in the 77th minute and finished in stoppage time. “The final 13 minutes plus stoppage time” is more precise.