Zinedine Zidane revels as Michael Olise’s late winner puts France top in Belgium | OneFootball

Zinedine Zidane could not contain his delight as Michael Olise struck an 88th-minute winner to seal France’s UEFA Nations League victory over Belgium. Goal.com reports that the head coach celebrated animatedly on the touchline as the winger secured all three points.

As Olise dribbled through on his dazzling solo run, Zidane was seen mirroring the movement from his technical area. The moment ended with the 1998 World Cup winner thumping a stray ball near the bench, almost catching himself out in the frenzy.

He later admitted the reaction was pure impulse, adding he scarcely knew what he was doing.

Zidane said he simply followed Michael Olise’s run, sensed the dribbles were on and, swept up by the quality, booted the loose ball despite knowing it looked a bit ridiculous. He shrugged it off afterwards.

The victory in Belgium lifts Les Bleus to the top of their group on six points and leaves them well set for the latter stages. It also sets up a high-profile meeting with Italy on Friday.

Belgium, coached by Mark van Bommel, suffered their first defeat of the campaign and now trail France and Italy in the standings.

Source: Goal.com

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