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Football (H) – Group A: France – USA summary
Relive the highlights of Thierry Henry’s first match for Les Bleus against the USA.
(France Televisions)
French players Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise distinguished themselves with two long-range goals on Wednesday, before Loïc Badé completed the French victory.
If they weren’t brilliant, the Bleuets were efficient. The French team struggled for a long time, but finally won 3-0 against the United States on Wednesday, July 24, for their first match at the Olympic Games. After a laborious first half, Thierry Henry’s players managed to break the deadlock after the break. Captain and star of this team, Alexandre Lacazette did not disappoint. The Olympique Lyonnais player crossed his shot perfectly to score the first goal of the game and break the deadlock (61st).
The Lyon player then turned into a decisive passer for Michael Olise. The new Bayern Munich player also found the small opposite net with a curling shot with his left foot (69th). Physically stronger, and facing blunted Americans, the French scored the third goal of the match at the end of the match thanks to Loïc Badé. The Sevillian adjusted his header following a corner kicked by Joris Chotard (85th). The Bleuets will face Guinea on Saturday, July 27, at 9 p.m., at the Allianz Riviera in Nice for their second Group A match.