Israel vs France, 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, Group Stage
· UEFA Nations LeagueNkunku scores 1st France goal in Nations League win over Israel
Christopher Nkunku celebrated his return to the France team with a goal in a 4-1 victory over Israel in the Nations League as Les Bleus edged closer to A2 Group leaders Italy on Thursday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Aurélien Tchouaméni (France).
- 3': Mohamed Abu Fani (Israel) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Attempt missed. Christopher Nkunku (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jules Koundé with a cross.
- 6': Goal! Israel 0, France 1. Eduardo Camavinga (France) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Randal Kolo Muani.
- 8': Foul by Dolev Haziza (Israel).
- 8': Jules Koundé (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Attempt missed. Ousmane Dembélé (France) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Christopher Nkunku following a fast break.
- 15': Corner, France. Conceded by Ilay Feingold.
- 17': Foul by Eduardo Camavinga (France).
- 17': Mohamed Abu Fani (Israel) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Eduardo Camavinga (France) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 19': Foul by Christopher Nkunku (France).
- 19': Ilay Feingold (Israel) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Oscar Gloukh (Israel).
- 20': Michael Olise (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Goal! Israel 1, France 1. Omri Gandelman (Israel) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Oscar Gloukh with a through ball.
- 28': Goal! Israel 1, France 2. Christopher Nkunku (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 32': Attempt missed. Ousmane Dembélé (France) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Randal Kolo Muani with a headed pass.
- 32': Attempt blocked. Randal Kolo Muani (France) right footed shot from very close range is blocked.
- 32': Corner, France. Conceded by Ilay Feingold.
- 36': Attempt missed. Michael Olise (France) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ibrahima Konaté.
- 37': Eduardo Camavinga (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 37': Foul by Omri Gandelman (Israel).
- 41': Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Mohamed Abu Fani (Israel).
- 42': Foul by Aurélien Tchouaméni (France).
- 42': Tai Baribo (Israel) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 43': Foul by Matan Baltaxa (Israel).
- 43': Ousmane Dembélé (France) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 43': Corner, France. Conceded by Ilay Feingold.
- 44': Attempt missed. Eduardo Camavinga (France) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aurélien Tchouaméni following a corner.
- 45': Attempt blocked. Ousmane Dembélé (France) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Randal Kolo Muani.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Israel 1, France 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Israel 1, France 2.
- 46': Foul by Randal Kolo Muani (France).
- 46': Matan Baltaxa (Israel) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Idan Nachmias (Israel).
- 51': Theo Hernández (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 52': Foul by Ibrahima Konaté (France).
- 52': Tai Baribo (Israel) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 54': Corner, France. Conceded by Omri Gandelman.
- 54': Corner, France. Conceded by Tai Baribo.
- 56': Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Foul by Tai Baribo (Israel).
- 57': Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Omri Gandelman (Israel).
- 59': Foul by Eduardo Camavinga (France).
- 59': Ilay Feingold (Israel) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Substitution, Israel. Dor Peretz replaces Omri Gandelman.
- 62': Substitution, Israel. Anan Khalaili replaces Tai Baribo.
- 63': Attempt saved. Ousmane Dembélé (France) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Theo Hernández.
- 65': Corner, France. Conceded by Idan Nachmias.
- 66': Corner, France. Conceded by Matan Baltaxa.
- 66': Dor Peretz (Israel) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Aurélien Tchouaméni (France).
- 67': Substitution, Israel. Ethane Azoulay replaces Mohamed Abu Fani.
- 69': Offside, Israel. Anan Khalaili is caught offside.
- 70': Substitution, France. Bradley Barcola replaces Michael Olise.
- 70': Substitution, France. Youssouf Fofana replaces Eduardo Camavinga.
- 73': Delay in match because of an injury Aurélien Tchouaméni (France).
- 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 76': Foul by Ousmane Dembélé (France).
- 76': Mahmoud Jaber (Israel) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Substitution, Israel. Denny Gropper replaces Mahmoud Jaber.
- 76': Substitution, Israel. Dan Biton replaces Dolev Haziza.
- 77': Substitution, France. Mattéo Guendouzi replaces Christopher Nkunku.
- 77': Anan Khalaili (Israel) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 77': Foul by Ibrahima Konaté (France).
- 79': Attempt blocked. Bradley Barcola (France) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Randal Kolo Muani.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Youssouf Fofana.
- 85': Corner, France. Conceded by Denny Gropper.
- 85': Attempt missed. Randal Kolo Muani (France) header from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Ousmane Dembélé with a cross following a corner.
- 86': Ethane Azoulay (Israel) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Foul by Aurélien Tchouaméni (France).
- 87': Goal! Israel 1, France 3. Mattéo Guendouzi (France) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Theo Hernández.
- 89': Goal! Israel 1, France 4. Bradley Barcola (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mattéo Guendouzi following a fast break.
- 90': Substitution, France. Lucas Digne replaces Theo Hernández.
- 90': Substitution, France. Warren Zaïre-Emery replaces Aurélien Tchouaméni.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Corner, France. Conceded by Idan Nachmias.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Israel 1, France 4.
- 0': Match ends, Israel 1, France 4.
Statistics
 FRA |
ISR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 2 |
| 67.7 | Possession | 32.3 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 1 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 1.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 637 | Accurate Passes | 273 |
| 700 | Passes | 334 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 18 | Crosses | 2 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 41 | Long Balls | 37 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 16 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 23 |
| 21 | Tackles | 33 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 2 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 2 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Venue: Bozsik Aréna
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Attendance: 2,226
Venue: Bozsik Aréna
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Attendance: 2,226
UEFA Nations League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 6 | +6 | 13 |
| 2 | Italy | 6 | +5 | 13 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 | Israel | 6 | -8 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Israel (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Omri Glazer (GK) |
| 5 | Idan Nachmias |
| 3 | Matan Baltaksa |
| 2 | Ilay Feingold |
| 16 | Mohammad Abu Fani |
| 21 | Mahmoud Jaber |
| 10 | Dolev Hazizia |
| 11 | Liel Abada |
| 9 | Tai Baribo |
| 15 | Oscar Gloukh |
| 6 | Omri Gandelman |
France (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Mike Maignan (GK) |
| 17 | William Saliba |
| 15 | Ibrahima Konaté |
| 22 | Theo Hernández |
| 5 | Jules Koundé |
| 11 | Michael Olise |
| 6 | Eduardo Camavinga |
| 8 | Aurélien Tchouaméni |
| 12 | Randal Kolo Muani |
| 10 | Christopher Nkunku |
| 7 | Ousmane Dembélé |
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