France U23 vs South Africa U23

Olympics - Group Stage 25 Jul 2021, 08:00
France U23
France U23
4–3
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
South Africa U23
South Africa U23
🏟 Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama) 👤 K. Ortega Round 2

Match report

France U23 edged past South Africa U23 4-3 in the Olympics - Group Stage on 25 July 2021. The game was goalless at the break before all 7 goals arrived after half-time.

France U23 had 18 shots to South Africa U23's 17.

The match was played at Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama), with K. Ortega in charge.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 53% - 47% Shots 18 - 17 On target 10 - 8 Corners 11 - 1 Fouls 10 - 4 Yellow cards 4
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Player of the match
André-Pierre Gignac
France U23 · 3 goals, 1 assist
9 Teji Savanier 1 goal
8 Teboho Mokoena 1 goal
8 Kobamelo Kodisang 1 goal, 1 assist
8 Evidence Makgopa 1 goal
First half vs second half
France U23 stepped it up after the break, with 12 shots in the second half compared to 6 in the first.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 6–10 12–7
Shots On Goal 2–4 8–4
Ball Possession 51–49 —
Corners 6–1 5–0
Attacks 55–61 40–40
Match statistics
1 Penalty 1
3 Substitution 4
95 Attacks 101
75 Dangerous Attacks 67
11 On Target 11
7 Off Target 7
18 Shots Total 17
10 Shots On Goal 8
5 Shots Off Goal 9
3 Shots Blocked 0
9 Shots Inside Box 8
9 Shots Outside Box 9
10 Fouls 4
11 Corners 1
2 Offsides 2
53% Ball Possession 47%
2 Yellow Cards 2
5 Saves 6
441 Passes Total 408
372 Passes Accurate 344
Line-ups 4-2-3-1  vs  4-1-4-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
France U23 · 4-2-3-1
1 P. Bernardoni
13 C. Michelin 2 P. Kalulu 17 A. Caci 5 N. Nkounkou
11 T. Savanier 6 L. Tousart
14 F. Thauvin 18 R. Muani 9 N. Mbuku
10 A. Gignac
South Africa U23 · 4-1-4-1
1 R. Williams
13 R. Frosler 5 L. Fleurs 15 R. Malepe 3 K. Mohamme
4 T. Mokoena
10 L. Singh 7 N. Ngcobo 8 T. Cele 18 K. Kodisang
9 E. Makgopa
France U23
Coach
S. Ripoll
Substitutes
  • 16 Stefan Bajic
  • 19 Ismael Doukoure
  • 4 Timothée Pembele
  • 15 Modibo Sagnan
  • 12 Alexis Beka Beka
  • 8 Enzo Le Fée
  • 7 Arnaud Nordin
South Africa U23
Coach
D. Notoane
Substitutes
  • 16 Mondli Mpoto
  • 14 Sibusiso Mabiliso
  • 11 McBeth Mahlangu
  • 2 Thabiso Monyane
  • 17 Thendo Mukumela
  • 12 Goodman Mosele
  • 6 Kamohelo Mahlatsi
Substitutions
  • 61' ↑ E. Le Fée ↓ N. Mbuku France U23
  • 65' ↑ K. Mahlatsi ↓ N. Ngcobo South Africa U23
  • 68' ↑ A. Beka Beka ↓ F. Thauvin France U23
  • 68' ↑ A. Nordin ↓ L. Tousart France U23
  • 78' ↑ G. Mosele ↓ K. Kodisang South Africa U23
  • 83' ↑ T. Monyane ↓ T. Mokoena South Africa U23
  • 83' ↑ T. Mukumela ↓ R. Frosler South Africa U23
Cards
  • 16' T. Mokoena South Africa U23
  • 20' N. Nkounkou France U23
  • 68' T. Savanier France U23
  • 84' R. Williams South Africa U23
Head-to-head
France U23 1 0 draws 0 South Africa U23
2021-07-25 France U23 vs South Africa U23 4 - 3
Recent form
France U23 L W W W W
South Africa U23 D D L L
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in France U23 vs South Africa U23?
France U23 won 4-3 against South Africa U23 on 25 July 2021.
Who won France U23 vs South Africa U23?
France U23 won the match 4-3.
Where was France U23 vs South Africa U23 played?
The match was played at Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama).
Who had more possession in France U23 vs South Africa U23?
France U23 had 53% of possession, compared to 47% for the other side.