The match ends with the final score of Colombia 1-0 France, a great victory for the South American team that has secured third place in this World Cup. A great match was given to us by the two teams that have bid farewell to this U-20 World Cup.
We’ve reached the 90th minute, and five more minutes will be added to this match. A possible penalty for France was reviewed, but the center-back went to VAR and ended up removing the penalty. Colombia maintains the lead and is very close to taking the win.
In the final stretch of the match, we’ll see how much longer the center back will be able to compensate for this duel, which is proving to be heart-stopping and exciting. The best part is that we’re having a great close to the match with France attacking with all their players looking for the equalizer.
In the final minutes of the match, we’re six minutes plus compensation away from Colombia taking third place in this U-20 World Cup. France continues to miss out on clear opportunities and continues to commit fouls.
We’re reaching the final 10 minutes of the match, and France is beginning to feel desperate, unable to create any danger. The score remains 1-0, and we’re entering the final stretch of this heart-stopping encounter.
Colombia makes its first change to try to refresh the midfield and continue with defensive control, closing spaces and maintaining the lead in this second half, good pace of the game, great second time.
The fans keep cheering, and we’re having a great atmosphere in the stands. The pace of the match is picking up, and the scoreboard hasn’t moved in the second half, with Colombia still holding the lead.
France makes its first change with the aim of being more offensive and taking risks that will allow them to tie the score, while Colombia is already preparing its first substitutions in this match, great time.
France has already had two yellow cards in the second half, the match is starting to heat up, and there are numerous fouls that are preventing the ball from rolling properly in this close and intense match.
The substitutes are getting up to warm up for possible substitutions. The first changes are already being prepared for this match, where goal-scoring opportunities have decreased. Colombia feels comfortable on the pitch with the advantage.
There’s an intense fight for the ball in midfield, with both teams giving up no space, and the match is becoming tight. Colombia has had very few chances so far in the second half, and the score remains at a one-goal advantage.
France presses in the same way, seeking to have possession and be able to push forward. They have a hard time creating danger due to Colombia’s well-positioned midfield; they don’t give up space easily.
There are no changes in this second half; the same 22 players take to the field for the final whistle. Colombia, like in the first half, starts with pressure, looking to create a second goal for themselves.
The first half ends with the score at the moment Colombia 1-0 France, great match is being given to us by both teams and we will see how France can adjust and react for the outcome of this match for third place.
In the final minutes of the first half, we’ll see how much more time the center back will make up for this match, which is closing out in strong fashion. France makes a substitution due to a possible concussion protocol, in the final stretch of the first half.
We’re about to reach the final stretch of the first half, and it looks unlikely that France can tie the match given Colombia’s excellent play, closing down spaces, with a lot of intensity but a lack of clarity from the Europeans.
Colombia is starting to commit fouls in an attempt to win back possession. Player Joel Romero has already been cautioned and is now on the receiving end. The match for third place remains very close in this game.
We’ve reached the first 30 minutes of the match and France continues to press, getting closer and closer to the goal that could tie the score. Colombia is no longer as comfortable in the defensive zone in this first half.
The pace of the match has slowed down, and the scoreboard hasn’t budged. Colombia’s minimal advantage remains, as they have looked solid in the defensive zone. France is unable to cross the midfield with ease, and the South American team looks superior.
France has managed to keep possession and is moving forward with a lot of touches, aiming to quickly tie the score. Colombia waits and counterattacks in this first half. We have great rhythm in midfield.
France is struggling at the moment, unable to create danger. Colombia is dominating the match, possessing more of the ball and sending long passes to try to surprise the French defense, great first time.
The coaches are giving their players instructions on how to maintain the pace of this match. The intensity of the game increases as the minutes pass. Colombia will have a free kick and will look for set pieces to try to extend their lead.
Colombia, with the lead on the scoreboard, has the ball and controls the game in the first half. France has an uphill battle, and we’ll see how they react in this match. The fans are starting to cheer.
Goal for Colombia! A terrible error from France’s exit leaves the ball free for Perea to open the scoring with a cross shot, putting his team ahead in just these first minutes of the match, great goal.
France has the ball at this stage of the match and plays all over the field with the aim of gradually opening the defensive lock that Colombia has. The ball is already rolling in this match for third place.
The first half between Colombia and France has begun, this match for third place has begun and immediately the players go forward to generate their first dangerous arrivals, this match has begun in this third place.
Everything is ready for the start of the match. The players are now ready and waiting for the signal to come onto the field for the national anthem protocol and for the first half of this duel for third place to begin.
The players finish warming up and return to their locker rooms so they can receive the final instructions from their coach and can return to the field of play at the start of the first 45 minutes, we are getting closer and closer to the starting whistle.
Colombia is expected to come out with more intensity in this match, looking to take advantage from the start. This is a very offensive team that always likes to have the ball. A back-and-forth duel is expected, with opportunities at both ends, as the players continue to warm up.
The stadium was filled to capacity, with almost half of the stadium filled, and it’s expected to get even bigger as we get closer to the start of the first half. A large crowd from both teams is eager to see their country win this important match.
The two teams are now starting to walk onto the field for their warm-up, as the pre-match training sessions for the third-place match at the U-20 World Cup begin. Fans continue to arrive at the venue, and there’s a great pre-match atmosphere.
The players from both teams are now at the stadium and are entering their locker rooms so they can change and in a few minutes they can go out onto the field for the start of the warm-up and the starting line-ups for the first half are announced.
Little by little, fans are beginning to arrive at the Julio Martínez National Stadium for this match for third place in the U-20 World Cup. A good turnout is expected with many fans from both teams looking to see their team finish this World Cup in the best possible way. The players are about to arrive at the venue.
In a few moments, we’ll share with you the initial details of the Colombia vs. France match in real time, corresponding to the match for third place in the U-20 World Cup, as well as the latest information from the Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium. Don’t miss any details of the match with VAVEL Mexico’s live, minute-by-minute coverage.
The referee who will be in charge of this match has not been confirmed. The quartet of referees who will be tasked with ensuring this important match is finalized tomorrow, and a significant amount of friction is expected due to the fact that these are two teams that always attack the ball with intensity.
In addition to this match between Colombia and France, the grand final of this U-20 World Cup will be played on Sunday between Morocco and Argentina, a duel with high expectations and where only one team can be crowned Champion. These are the two matches that will conclude this World Cup that gave us great moments.
Both teams have a player out due to expulsion, we will see if the coaches will rotate their squad with the objective that all the players can see activity in this tournament that is about to end, they should have their best men for this duel that will be very exciting
These two teams have never faced each other before, and it’s expected to be a very close and complete match, with two teams looking to give their all to try to win and take third place in this U-20 World Cup. A great match awaits us in this duel, with which they will close out their participation in the tournament.
For its part, France, in a very close and exciting duel, comes from being eliminated on penalties with a score of 5-4 against Morocco, a duel that was close and exciting and everything was decided on penalties. Now they will face Colombia with the objective of closing the tournament in third place, a duel that has high expectations with two great teams, this is how the two teams arrive at this match.
Colombia U-20 comes from falling 1-0 against Argentina in the semifinals to be eliminated in this U-20 World Cup, a match that was very intense and where one goal was enough for them to be without the possibility of qualifying for the grand final, now in this match for third place they will face France where they will seek to finish in the best way this World Cup that has filled them with learning, this is how the Colombian team arrives to this duel.