End of first half. It’s over! For now, France and South Africa are tied 1-1 at El Teniente Stadium in the first round of the U-20 World Cup group stage. We’ll be back shortly to watch the final stage of the match.

Ilane Touré plays the ball to Gady Beyuku, who controls the ball in the six-yard box and fires a shot with his left foot. Goalkeeper Fletcher Smythe-Lowe makes a good save, preventing France’s second goal of the match. The game heads into the final stretch of the first half.

From outside the box, Lazola Maku unleashed a cross-shot with his right foot, but goalkeeper Olmeta made a good save, preventing South Africa’s second goal. The visitors missed a great chance to turn the score around in stoppage time.

Rabby Nzingoula heads the ball into the box and finds Lucas Michal. The striker shoots with his right foot from the left, but the ball deflects off the South African defense. France presses again, looking for a second goal at home.

Yellow card for South Africa. Asekho Tiwani interrupts Lucas Michal’s play for a foul and is cautioned by the referee. South Africa increases its pressure and seeks a comeback to turn the match around.

Jody Ahshene equalizes the match. The striker converts a penalty kick with his right foot, putting it past goalkeeper Olmeta. South Africa equalizes in the first half and has time to turn the match around.

PENALTY FOR SOUTH AFRICA! Letlhaku is fouled inside the box and the referee awards the penalty to South Africa. The visiting team has a great chance to equalize the match from a set piece. Jody Ahshene takes the penalty.

Tylon Smith fouls Lucas Michal, interrupting the French team’s play. South Africa increases its pressure after France’s goal, but struggles to penetrate the final third to define the play. The game gets tight.

Anthony Bermont opens the scoring. On the left side of the box, the striker unleashes a shot with his right foot, which slams past goalkeeper Lowe. The French winger opens the lead against South Africa in the match.

Elyaz Zidane commits a foul and interrupts South Africa’s play. France tries to control the game, but struggles to find a way forward and suffers from the visiting team’s advances. France tightens its defense, but the game remains very tight.

France hits the post. Gady Beyuku feeds Mayssam Benama, who controls the ball on the right side of the box and fires a left-footed shot just off the post. Goalkeeper Lowe is grateful for the chance France missed.

Lazola Maku interrupts Rabby Nzingoula’s play and ends France’s play. South Africa leaves the game stalemate and denies France any opportunities. The game remains tight, and the only chance to score falls to France.

Tadjidine Mmadi hits a right-footed shot from the six-yard box, but misses the target. France misses its first chance in the match against South Africa. The home side maintains the pressure in the opening minutes of the match.

France tightens its grip. Mayssam Benama fouls Kutlwano Letlhaku, interrupting South Africa’s play. France tries to control the game at home but struggles with the visiting team’s attack. The game starts off tense.

The match begins at El Teniente Stadium. The first half is underway between France and South Africa in the first round of the U-20 World Cup. Follow the live broadcast of this exciting match with us on the VAVEL portal.

South Africa releases the list of players on the bench: Mfundo Vilakazi, Sfiso Timba, Patrick Autata, Siyabonga Mabena, Thabang Mahlangu, Takalani Mazhamba, Siviwe Magidigidi, Kgoleng Ratisani, Thato Sibiya, Luke Baartman.

South Africa announces official team line-up: Fletcher Lowe, Siviwe Nkwali, Asekho Tiwani, Neo Rapoo, Tylon Smith, Lazola Maku, Gomolemo Kekana, Kutlwano Letlhaku, Langelihle Phili, Shakeel April, Ahshene Jody Lee.

France releases the list of players on the bench to face South Africa: Justin Bengui Joao, Fode Sylla, Moustapha Dabo, Andréa Leborgne, Gabin Bernardeau, Djylian N’Guessan, Noham Kamara, Tao Paradowski.

France announces official team lineup to face South Africa: Lisandru Olmeta, Steven Baseya, Ilane Touré, Elyaz Zidane, Justin Bourgault, Gady Beyuku, Mayssam Benama, Anthony Bermont, Rabby Nzingoula, Tadjidine Mmadi, Lucas Michel.

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France and South Africa face each other on Monday (29), at 5 pm, at El Teniente Stadium. The match is valid for the first round of the U-20 World Cup. Follow us in real time the broadcast of this great match on the VAVEL portal.

In addition to live coverage here on VAVEL, the France U-20 vs. South Africa U-20 match will be broadcast live in EUA on Fox Sports. The match is part of the first round of the U-20 World Cup. Follow the broadcast with us on the VAVEL portal.

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“Yes, it was a very good camp, honestly. It was a lot of headaches when we had all these players, about 30, and then we tried to get to 21. Very, very difficult. But the fact that we worked with the players for so long was one of the factors that helped us reach the final list.” “The final list, if you look closely, consists of about 80% of the players who have gone through the programs since we started our preparations, including COSAFA and the U20 Africa Cup of Nations.” “We’re happy because these players have already graduated here. Most of them are starters. And not only because they’ve graduated to the first team, but at the same time, most of them are getting minutes with the first team, which helps because, you know, with the national team, sometimes you only have them for a week or so.”

“The South African Under 20 Men’s National Team has once again resumed its programs in preparation for the U20 FIFA World Cup”.

The probable U-20 line-up: Walter Kubheka, Keena Abrahams, Fezile Gcaba, Sibusiso Mabiliso, Thabo Moloisane, Oswin Appollis, Khanya Leshabela, Siphesihle Mkhize, Kobamelo Kodisang, Promise Mkhuma, James Monyane.

Probable Lineup
The U-20 team’s probable lineup: Alexis Mirbach, Elyaz Zidane, Jaydee Canvot, Nhoa Sangui, Killian Prouchet, Mayssam Benama, Louis Leroux, Aladji Bamba, Steve Ngoura, Saïmon Bouabré, Dehmaine Assoumani.

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South Africa U20 0-1 South Korea U20 – May 28, 2019 – U20 World Cup
Argentina U20 5-2 South Africa U20 – May 25, 2019 – U20 World Cup
Uruguay U20 0-0 South Africa U20 – May 27, 2017 – U20 World Cup
South Africa U20 0-2 Italy U20 – May 24, 2017 – U20 World Cup

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France U20 1×1 Mali U20 – June 6, 2025 – Maurice Revello Tournament
France U20 2×1 Saudi Arabia U23 – June 3, 2025 – Maurice Revello Tournament