France U20 2-1 South Africa U20 - U20 World Cup, Group E - 29 Sept 2025

France U20 vs South Africa U20

U-20 World Championship · Round 1

29/09/2025 • 16:00 El TenienteJoao Pedro Pinheiro

France U20

2 -1

South Africa U20

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Match Guide

France U20 2-1 South Africa U20 in the U-20 World Championship, round 1 at El Teniente, Rancagua (14,450 capacity).

France U20 won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–D–W), scoring 9 and conceding 10.

South Africa U20 won 4, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–W–D), scoring 13 and conceding 3.

The two sides have met 1 time: France U20 1 win, South Africa U20 0, 0 draws.

Full Time

Match ends, France U20 2, South Africa U20 1.

95'

Second Half ends, France U20 2, South Africa U20 1.

93'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

93'

Delay in match (France U20).

93'

Foul by Lazola Maku (South Africa U20).

93'

Andréa Leborgne (France U20) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

92'

Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

92'

Foul by Djylian N'Guessan (France U20).

91'

Attempt saved. Djylian N'Guessan (France U20) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20). Assisted by Anthony Bermont with a cross.

91'

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

90'

Foul by Gomolemo Kekana (South Africa U20).

90'

Moustapha Dabo (France U20) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

90'

Substitution

Andrea Le BorgneIn

10 Mayssam BenamaOut

Substitution, France U20. Andréa Leborgne replaces Mayssam Benama.

90'

Substitution

Moustapha DaboIn

11 Tadjidine MmadiOut

Substitution, France U20. Moustapha Dabo replaces Tadjidine Mmadi.

88'

Corner, South Africa U20. Conceded by Steven Baseya.

87'

Corner, South Africa U20. Conceded by Lisandru Olmeta.

87'

Substitution

Thabang MahlanguIn

12 Shakeel AprilOut

Substitution, South Africa U20. Thabang Mahlangu replaces Shakeel April.

87'

Corner, South Africa U20. Conceded by Anthony Bermont.

86'

Asekho Tiwani (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

86'

Foul by Lucas Michal (France U20).

83'

Attempt missed. Tylon Smith (South Africa U20) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is too high. Assisted by Asekho Tiwani.

83'

Handball by Tadjidine Mmadi (France U20).

82'

Substitution

Fode SyllaIn

8 Rabby NzingoulaOut

Substitution, France U20. Fodé Sylla replaces Rabby Nzingoula.

81'

Yellow card

11Luke Baartman

Forward

Luke Baartman (South Africa U20) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

81'

Foul by Luke Baartman (South Africa U20).

81'

Rabby Nzingoula (France U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

80'

Goal!

7Lucas Michal

Forward

Goal! France U20 2, South Africa U20 1. Lucas Michal (France U20) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mayssam Benama.

79'

Foul by Luke Baartman (South Africa U20).

79'

Elyaz Zidane (France U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

78'

Attempt saved. Lucas Michal (France U20) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20). Assisted by Mayssam Benama.