Cherki’s sequence and the Bosnian goalkeeper’s good save!
Nice save from Muhamed Šahinović, who takes out a big shot from Rayan Cherki, who had been found on a pivot delivery from Elye Wahi.
Second yellow card for Bosnia
Captain Ivan Bašić receives a yellow card for a foul on Kiliann Sildillia.
First French change: Kalimuendo replaces Barcola
Not really successful on his left side, Bradley Barcola is replaced by Arnaud Kalimuendo.
First change for Bosnia
Entrance from Šošić for Čavić.
Bosnia wins every second ball
Much more aggressive on the ball carrier, the Bosnian selection manages to systematically scratch the second balls.
Sterile possession on the French side
Still 76% possession for the Bleuets in this second half. Even Wahi’s free kick from 35 meters is poorly negotiated and the combination between Cherki and Yoro misses the target.
The center of Barcola for… no one
The Bosnian team is much better placed in this second half and blocks the French offensives more easily. Barcola sends a cross into the box but it is the local defense which falls back.
Wahi continues again in the surface
But the Lensois is too alone and cannot get back behind. The ball is recovered by the Bosnians.
Good French possession phase
The Bleuets rush less and circulate in the opposing half. Sildillia attempted a breakthrough into the heart of the Bosnian axis, but was too alone.
Here we go again to Sarajevo!
The Bleuets kick off the second half, with the objective of a victory in Bosnia-Herzegovina. No change.
HALF TIME! 1-1 between France and Bosnia-Herzegovina
France dominates but does not lead in the score, surprised by a counter well led by Bristric (1-0, 28th). Rayan Cherki put the Bleuets back on track (1-1, 32nd) but Thierry Henry’s players were unable to materialize the numerous situations they created.
Yet another last gesture missed by the Bleuets
Not sure enough of their strengths, the Bleuets made a series of last missed moves, often looking for one pass too many. This time Warren Zaire-Emery shifts for Elye Wahi, but he is caught.
Yoro’s header, just above the crossbar!
Quentin Merlin, author of a big start to the match, distills a new cross which this time finds the head of Lenny Yoro. The Lille player sends it just above the crossbar.
Disagreement in the French attack
Twice, Cherki tries to direct the game with a backheel. But if his first is poorly put back by Barcola for Lepenant, the second sees Wahi follow up with a deep pass, which the former Caen midfielder is too fair to cut.
Big mistake from Bristric on Merlin!
Bosnia’s number 9 receives a yellow for an uncontrolled tackle on Quentin Merlin, who was going on the counterattack.
New header from Cherki, captured by Sahinovic
The old Lyon connection Barcola-Cherki signs a lightning counter, but the head of the French number 10 is captured by the Bosnian goalkeeper.
Bosnia-Herzegovina recovers the ball and monopolizes it
For the first time since the start of the game, possession is Bosnian. Without much danger for Thierry Henry’s players, since the Bosnians lack edge. But Karic serves Bristric at the right tempo and forces Quentin Merlin to come back suddenly. The Bosnian coach also claims a foul.
Big imbroglio in the Bosnian area, France pushes
Barcola then Cherki come to sink into the Bosnian area to try their luck but fail to get rid of the opponent’s good pressing. After several blocked shots, the ball goes for a corner.
Wahi still makes the difference on his right side
Very big start to the match for Elye Wahi, who still receives a good ball in the area. He sneaks into the area but is caught.
RAYAN CHERKI’S EQUALIZATION! 1-1!
At the origin of the lost ball on the opening score, Rayan Cherki catches up well and signs the equalizer for Bleuets after a good collective movement on the left side between Barcola and Merlin. He recovers a good cross from Nantais and pushes in. 1-1!
ADMIR BISTRIC GOAL FOR BOSNIA! The Bleuets led 1-0!
What a formidable counter from Bosnia-Herzegovina, who opened the scoring against the run of play! On a ball lost by Cherki put under pressure by Basic, Admir Bistric goes deep, overtakes Lenny Yoro and scores in two stages. His first strike is boxed by Remains, but comes back to his feet and concludes with a good cross strike into the opposite net! 1-0 for Bosnia Herzegovina!
New attempt from Barcola, which goes well over
Lacking the ball on his left side, the Parisian striker decides to strike from 25 meters. It goes above the skylight.
A sterile domination for the Bleuets
More than 75% possession for the Bleuets and already three shots to their credit, against just one Bosnian side. But so far, nothing on target.
France’s good free kick, poorly negotiated by Lepenant
On her right side, Sildillia gets a good free kick after a foul from Suta. But the ball returns to the feet of Lepenant, who sees his shot blocked by the Bosnian defense. The locals continue with a good counter, but Buljubasic completely misses his deep pass.
Bosnia Herzegovina takes its chance, but Ugochukwu comes back well
On a counter led by Basic, Cavic is found deep and rushes towards the Remains cage. Ugochukwu comes to support Magassa and pushes the Bosnian to six meters.
The small outside net for Bradley Barcola!
Well served by Quentin Merlin on the left side, Bradley Barcola sneaks into the area but locks himself away. He hits but it ends up in Sahinovic’s little outside net.
Wahi still stands out
Hyperactive in the box, Elye Wahi still makes the difference on the right side of the Bosnian box. The Lensois attacker tries to continue but is caught.
Big sequence from Johann Lepenant!
The Lyon midfielder unleashes a strike at the edge of the area, countered by the Bosnian defense, then comes to cover by returning well in front of Karic, who was going on a counter-attack.
New combination between Cherki and Wahi, France claims a hand!
The duo works very well up front and Wahi attempts a back cross for Cherki at the penalty point. It’s stopped again by Muharemovic, but with the body. The Bleuets asked for a hand but did not obtain it.
Big opportunity for Muharemovic!
The central defender who had made the difference in his area against Wahi this time takes a good free kick from Bašić. His shot with the flat of his foot passes close to the left tricolor post but from the wrong side. Fear in the French ranks.
Rayan Cherki misses the target!
A new offensive coming from the right side, this time with Wahi passing and Cherki finishing. The Lyon striker also misses the target after a good header.
First French strike, Sildibillia misses the target
The young French managed to break through the Bosnian defense with a good projection from Lepenant, who put it back for Wahi. The Lens attacker hooks and follows up with a strike. But it is countered by Muharemovic and returns to the feet of Sildibillia, who misses the target.
First offensive for the Bleuets
After recovering the ball, the Bleuets project themselves into the right lane with a breakthrough from Rayan Cherki. But the Lyonnais is stopped by the Bosnian defense.
Let’s go between France and Bosnia-Herzegovina!
Bleuets captain Warren Zaire-Emery lost the toss and it was therefore the Bosnians who took charge of the kick-off.
The match between the two teams qualifies for Euro U21 2025.
The Bleuets have come out and are singing the Marseillaise!
The anthems begin with the tricolor song, before that of the locals.
Bosnia and Herzegovina XI
Bosnia-Herzegovina (4-2-3-1) : Šahinović – Karic, Muharemovic, Šušić, Šuta – Šušić, Bašić – Omerović, Buljubašić, Čavić – Bristrić.
The XI of the French team with two new additions
To face Bosnia-Herzeogive, Thierry Henry trusted two players called up for the first time with the Espoirs: Kiliann Sildillia and Soungoutou Magassa. The right back of Friborg and the defender of Monaco will experience their first cape, in the middle of an XI of rather well-known faces.
France (4-3-3) : Remains – Sildibillia, Yoro, Magassa, Merlin – Zaire-Emery, Ugochukwu, Lepenant – Wahi, Cherki, Barcola.
Hello and welcome everyone to this live
As an aperitif for a perhaps decisive France-Netherlands, here is a very enticing Bosnia-France, Bleuets’ second qualifying match for their Euro, and Thierry Henry’s third match at the head of the hopes.
Among the centers of interest, we will scrutinize the performance of Rayan Cherki, as decisive in blue as he is inconsistent with Lyon. We could also see the first appearance of Bayern prodigy, Mathys Tel, who has already caused misery to Gaël Clichy (20 caps anyway) and assistant to Titi Henry in training.
With two defeats in two matches, Bosnia does not seem to be an insurmountable obstacle for the Bleuets who will still have to be vigilant. Kick-off at 6:30 p.m. on the L’Equipe Channel. A match to follow live with commentary on the RMC Sport website and app.