Olympic Men’s Football Halftime: Matteta Scores, Cherki Impressive as France U23 Leads New Zealand U23

Key Events: In the 19th minute, France U23 took the lead. Cherki attracted multiple defenders near the edge of the box, and after a tackle, the ball fell to Matteta who scored from a tight angle. France U23 1-0 New Zealand U23.

Match Report: At 1 AM on July 31st, in the third round of Group A in the Olympic Men’s Football tournament, France U23 faced off against New Zealand U23.

In the 8th minute, France U23 had an attacking opportunity. Cherki dribbled into the penalty area and attempted a shot, but it was too central and was saved by the opposing goalkeeper.

In the 15th minute, Matteta’s shot from a tight angle failed to hit the target.

In the 35th minute, Cherki made a series of skillful moves to get past several defenders in midfield before passing the ball.

In the 36th minute, Matteta’s shot from the right side of the penalty area was blocked by a defender, and Cherki’s follow-up shot from a tight angle was saved by the goalkeeper.

In the 40th minute, Diouf’s long-range effort went just over the crossbar.

At halftime, thanks to Matteta’s goal, France U23 leads New Zealand U23 1-0.

New Zealand U23 starting lineup: 1-Paulsen; 2-Burkesall; 3-Sutton; 5-Sulman; 4-Bindon; 6-Bell; 18-van Hattem; 7-Gabbett; 10-Singh; 13-Kelly-Hill; 9-Wyatt; Substitutes: 12-Symes; 14-Huddiman; 16-Conchie; 15-Sheridan; 11-Randall; 19-Gillian; 17-Bailey;

France U23 starting lineup: 1-Enkampadyo; 19-Masima; 2-Lukamba; 15-Rock; 17-Magassa; 18-Cherki; 21-Le Pennan; 20-Diouf; 11-Douai; 14-Matteta; 9-Muinga; Substitutes: 16-La Reste; 3-Truffert; 4-Bade; 7-Aouar; 13-Joetard; 8-Akliotche; 10-Lacazette;