UEFA Nations League – Olise scores as France defeats Belgium 1-0

In another key match of the second round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League Group A, France, playing away, defeated Belgium 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal from Olise.

Two minutes into the match, Belgium attacked from a corner kick. De Bruyne chipped the ball into the penalty area, but Brandon Mechele's header went wide. In the 5th minute, French defender Carrollou passed the ball to Esteban Le Paul, whose shot from the penalty area went high.

In the 12th minute, France created an attacking opportunity. Duet received a pass from Akliush and broke into the penalty area before shooting, but the ball hit the post. In the 17th minute, Duet chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Esteban Le Paul fired a shot, but the ball was caught by Belgian goalkeeper Lamenz.

In the 19th minute, Camavinga passed the ball to Barcora in the penalty area, who then unleashed a shot in front of the defense, but Lamenz intercepted the ball. In the 28th minute, France won a free kick, which Akliush took directly, but Lamenz made the save.

In the 37th minute, De Bruyne received a pass from De Cerrare and took a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 42nd minute, Dué passed the ball to Esteban Le Paul, whose shot was cleared by an opposing player.

In the 51st minute of the second half, Akliush orchestrated an attack, and Dué received the ball, took a few steps, and then curled a shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 56th minute, Lacroix passed the ball diagonally, and Dué received it and entered the penalty area arc before unleashing a long-range shot, which was saved by Belgian goalkeeper Lamens. Esteban Le Paul's follow-up shot then went wide.

In the 62nd minute, Belgium attempted a counter-attack. Tielemans passed the ball to Diego Moreira, whose long-range shot from outside the penalty area went wide. In the 73rd minute, Lukebakio received a pass from De Cateralé and took a shot, but it was saved by French goalkeeper Maignan.

In the 88th minute, Layen Serki delivered a diagonal pass, and Olise received the ball, surged into the penalty area, evaded his marker, and slotted the ball home, giving France a 1-0 lead. In stoppage time of the second half, Mika Holtz played a long pass, and Fernandez Pardo's shot from the penalty area went wide.

Ultimately, France defeated Belgium 1-0 away from home, securing their second consecutive victory.

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