In a friendly encounter that took place this Sunday, France emerged triumphant with a score of 3-1 at the stadium. The pivotal contribution came from Désiré Doué, who scored two goals at the 10th and 28th minutes of the first half, as well as during the second half. Additionally, Marcus Thuram added to the tally with a header in the 40th minute before halftime. Colombia managed to find the net through Jaminton Campaz, who scored in the 76th minute of the match.
Désiré Doué’s remarkable display earned him the title of the match’s best player, as he not only netted two goals but also took three shots at goal.
Marcus Thuram was another standout player on the field, scoring one goal and attempting two shots as France dominated the scoreboard against Colombia.
Colombian coach Néstor Lorenzo deployed a 4-5-1 formation, with Álvaro Montero in goal, supported by defenders Daniel Muñoz, Dávinson Sánchez, Juan Cabal, and Johan Mojica. The midfield consisted of Richard Rios, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, and Luis Díaz, while Luis Suárez led the attack.
On the other side, Didier Deschamps set his team in a 4-5-1 strategy as well, featuring Brice Samba between the posts and a defensive line including Pierre Kalulu, Maxence Lacroix, Lucas Hernández, and Lucas Digne. The midfield was bolstered by Warren Zaire Emery, N’Golo Kanté, Maghnes Akliouche, Rayan Cherki, and Désiré Doué, with Marcus Thuram leading the forward line.
The encounter was officiated by referee Víctor Rivas.
Colombia Substitutions
45’ 2T – Richard Rios replaced by Gustavo Puerta, Jhon Arias by Andrés Gómez, and Luis Suárez by Jhon Córdoba.
62’ 2T – James Rodríguez substituted by Juan Fernando Quintero, Johan Mojica by Deiver Machado, Luis Díaz by Jaminton Campaz, Maghnes Akliouche by Kolo Muani, and Désiré Doué by Hugo Ekitike.
Colombia Yellow Card:
15’ 2T – Gustavo Puerta (Unsporting behavior)
France Substitutions
63’ 2T – Warren Zaire Emery replaced by Eduardo Camavinga.
77’ 2T – Marcus Thuram substituted by Kylian Mbappé and Rayan Cherki by Michael Olise.
France Yellow Cards:
38’ 1T – Marcus Thuram (Unsporting behavior), 49’ 2T – Désiré Doué (Unsporting behavior), and 73’ 2T – Eduardo Camavinga (Unsporting behavior).