France edge past Norway, set up Morocco clash in U20 World Cup semi-final | OneFootball

France confirmed their favoritism this Sunday and secured a spot in the semifinals of the U-20 World Cup by defeating Norway 2-1 in a match held at Estadio Playa Ancha, for the quarterfinals.

The French goals were scored by Saimon Bouabré (twice), while the Norwegians pulled one back with Rasmus Holten.

U-20 World Cup Situation

Next Wednesday, at 5 p.m. (Brasília time), the French will face Morocco, who eliminated the United States. The match will be played at Estadio El Teniente, Rancagua, Chile.

On the other side of the bracket, the semifinal will be between Colombia and Argentina. The match between the South American teams takes place at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, at Estadio Nacional de Santiago.

📋 Match Summary

FRANCE 2 x 1 NORWAY

🏆 Competition: U-20 World Cup quarterfinals 📅 Date: October 12, 2025 (Sunday) 🏟️ Venue: Estadio Playa Ancha, Valparaiso, Chile ⏰ Time: 8 p.m. (Brasília time)

Goals: ⚽ Saimon Bouabré, 19′ 1st half (France) ⚽ Saïmon Bouabré, 37′ 1st half (France) ⚽ Rasmus Holten, 38′ 2nd half (Norway)

How was the match?

First half

France dominated most of the first half against Norway and managed to take the lead with goals from Saimon Bouabré. The first came at 19 minutes, when Bouabré received a through ball from Noham Kamara and finished precisely into the center of the goal.

The second French goal came at 37 minutes, again with Bouabré, this time taking advantage of an assist from Andréa Leborgne with a headed pass. Norway struggled to create clear chances, and the French defense held firm, securing a 2-0 lead at halftime.

Second half

In the second half, Norway came back more offensively and managed to pull one back at 38 minutes with Rasmus Holten, who headed the ball into the net after a cross from Sondre Granaas.

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