16:14
This is the end of this live
Thank you for following this little finale with us. If Ukraine was too strong for the French, the latter managed a surprising competition which helped to shine the spotlight on the discipline.
16:11
The Blues slip to 4th place (7-1)
Far from being expected this far into the competition, the Blues had a great World Cup, but they will not finish it on the podium. The bronze medal goes to Ukraine, which took advantage of the French powerplay to add to the score and secure the podium.
16:09
39th. The Blues push
It’s difficult for the French who are collapsing after a superb competition.
16:04
36th. Leprechaun not far from deceiving his own guardian
The Frenchman intercepts a Ukrainian pass, but he is very close to scoring against his side.
16:00
33rd. The long-distance hat-trick for Abakshin (7-1)
The Ukrainian will not have scored a goal in the French camp, but already three from his own half. The Habs’ powerplay strategy did not pay off up front and was costly behind (7-1).
15:59
33rd. The Blues are trying from afar
On a smaller scale than Ukraine, the French are trying from afar. But there is always a Ukrainian foot or too much power in the French shots.
15:55
30th. Abakshin continues (6-1)
Less spectacular copy and paste, but just as important on the scoreboard, Abakshin scores from his own half, taking advantage of an abandoned goal.
15:53
30th. The correction… (5-1)
The French powerplay ends badly. The Blues took out their goalkeeper and were unable to resolve their situation. The ball rebounds towards Abakshin who volleys… from his side towards the opponent’s goal.
15:51
28th. Ukraine takes off (4-1)
Garros fails to capture a corner played with two players. He releases a powerful shot into Zhuk’s feet, lucid enough to shift the ball to his right foot and finish. The bronze medal risks ending up around the necks of the Ukrainians.
15:49
What pivotal play from Zhuk (3-1)
Despite pressure from Belhaj, Zhuk is served with his back to the goal. He resists and crosses a magnificent pivoting shot which deceives Garros using the post. Ukraine is distancing itself.
15:46
26th. Ambitions on the blue side
After having distinguished himself defensively, Touré brings the ball up and serves Bendali at the right tempo. He overflows on the right side, without his center piercing the Ukrainian rear guard.
15:41
23rd. Guirio untenable
This time, the difference is made on the right and Guirio is receiving the center, but the Laval player does not fit.
15:39
23rd. The French response (2-1)
Guirio pierces the Ukrainian right lane. His center back finds the race of Saadaoui, who only has to push the ball into the empty goal.
15:36
22nd. The Ukrainian break… (2-0)
Semenchenko goes behind Mohammed’s back before stinging a perfect cross to the head of Zvarych who takes care of the rest. France was well into its second period, but the equation became even more complex (2-0).
15:33
21st. Good tricolor intentions
It is Saadaoui’s turn to provoke, without success.
15:32
21st. Powerful free kick from Mohammed
His shot escapes the frame. In the process, Guirio recovers high, but his attempt is not sufficiently adjusted either.
15:17
HALF-TIME: the Blues trail at the break
France struggles to appear dangerous. Ukraine opened the scoring midway through the first period, but did not calm down. The Ukrainians are always more offensive than Raphaël Reynaud’s gang. It will be a matter of reversing the situation to win this bronze medal.
15:12
20th: Mohammed collapses in front of the opposing area
He calls for the use of video assistance.
15:09
19th: Guirio’s breakthrough
Rare enough to be highlighted, the Blues managed to eliminate a player in one on one. Guirio clears an opponent on the left side, but pushes his ball too far out of the leather and cannot worry the Ukrainian goalkeeper.
15:05
16th: the post for Abakshin
The Ukrainian shakes the Garros cage. The leather comes back to him, but he cannot regain the ball properly.
15:01
15th: Zhuk from a tight angle
Found in the right corner of the French part of the field, he sends his shot into the small Garros net. But on the wrong side.
14:59
13th: Ukrainians are more dangerous
Launched in depth, Abakshin tries to get around Garros, who still manages to grab the ball.
14:55
11th: Ukraine takes the lead
A favorable counter allows Cherniavskyi to create a gap. He serves Korsun who gives him back: despite two players on the line, the captain concludes in a cage deserted by the goalkeeper.
14:53
10th: already 3 faults for the Blues
Please note, after five fouls within the same period, the opponent is sent to the penalty spot.
14:49
9th: Saadaoui goes on goal
But the referee interrupts the action for a foul by the Habs who had carried out good pressing. Ukraine claimed a red card.
14:43
7th: Mouhoudine puts Sukhov to work
Too far away to surprise the opposing goalkeeper, Mouhoudine still forced him to deploy to his right.
14:41
5th: Garros goes to the net
The French goalkeeper advances to the halfway line to try his luck. But his powerful right shot passes a few decimeters from Sukhov’s right corner.
14:40
4th: the Blues play it tactical
The Garros goalkeeper enters the field to offer an additional solution to the restart. The Ukrainians are outnumbered, but beware of losing the ball.
14:36
3rd: first thrill
From afar, the Ukrainians are trying their luck. The shot failed a few centimeters from the right post of Garros, which seemed beaten.
14:33
1st: first shot on target for Guirio
The attempt is stopped by the Ukrainian goalkeeper.
1st: Here we go
The start of a first 20 minute period. A first Ukrainian attempt, but absolutely no danger for the Blues.
14:28
The French starting 5
14:26
Place à la Marseillaise
After the Ukrainian anthem, it’s the Blues’ turn to sing for the last time in the competition.
14:24
Entrance of the players
Subdued atmosphere for players entering the field.
14:17
Why Sporting shines on the futsal planet
2:00 p.m.
Fallen against Brazil and Argentina
Ukraine and the Blues were stopped by the same score in the semi-finals. The Ukrainians lost to the Seleçao (3-2), while the Tricolores fell to Argentina (3-2).
13:34
Abdessamad Mohammed’s last match?
The best player of the Blues could decide to retire internationally after this meeting, after a busy career. Here is his portrait.
13:34
Hello everyone
And welcome to this live commentary. The French team faces Ukraine for a first world medal! Meet a little before 2:30 p.m. to follow this moment in the history of a sport that is on the rise.
Context
The futsal Blues in search of a world medal
- For the first participation in the World Cup, the France team can obtain a bronze medal against Ukraine.
- The Blues were narrowly beaten in the semi-final by Argentina.
- Kick-off will be at 2:30 p.m. in Uzbekistan.