France Fight Back to Beat Belgium 4-1 as Michael Olise Steals the Show

By Miracle Chukwudi - Editor
3 Min Read

France produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Belgium 4-1, with Michael Olise scoring twice as the hosts turned the game around in emphatic fashion.

Belgium took the lead in the 35th minute when Dodi Lukébakio finished after Roméo Lavia created the opportunity. France dominated possession but went into the break behind despite controlling much of the game.

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France Fight Back to Beat Belgium 4-1 as Michael Olise Steals the Show. (photo credit: bbc media)
France Fight Back to Beat Belgium 4-1 as Michael Olise Steals the Show. (photo credit: bbc media)

The second half belonged to France. Désiré Doué levelled the contest in the 77th minute after being assisted by Lucas Da Cunha before Rayan Cherki completed the turnaround four minutes later, with Michael Olise providing the assist.

Olise then took centre stage. The France attacker struck in the 88th minute with his right foot after another excellent delivery from Doué, putting France 3-1 ahead.

He completed his brace in stoppage time. Doué created the opportunity before Cherki played the key pass, allowing Olise to finish with his left foot and seal a 4-1 victory.

The result highlighted France’s attacking depth, with their substitutes making a decisive impact after Belgium had initially frustrated them.

Olise has also been involved in another notable France result, scoring a stunning goal as France drew 1-1 with Italy. His attacking quality has continued to make him an important player for the national team.

France Player Ratings

PlayerRatingKey Contribution
Michael Olise10/10Two late goals to seal victory
Leny Yoro8.9/10Dominant defensive display
Ousmane Dembélé8/10Dangerous attacking display
Eduardo Camavinga8/10Controlled the midfield
Dayot Upamecano7/10Solid defensive performance
N’Golo Kanté7/10Covered ground and supported attacks
Manu Koné7/10Strong midfield performance
Randal Kolo Muani7/10Powerful attacking display
Désiré Doué9/10Goal and two assists
Rayan Cherki8.5/10Goal and key involvement
Kylian Mbappé6/10Pressured Belgium after coming on
Marcus Thuram5/10Worked hard but lacked sharpness

Belgium Player Ratings

PlayerRatingKey Contribution
Dodi Lukébakio6.5/10Scored Belgium’s opener
Brandon Mechele5.9/10Made several clearances
Roméo Lavia5.7/10Assisted Lukébakio
Maarten Vandevoordt5.6/10Made five saves
Romelu Lukaku5.4/10Struggled to influence the game
Nicolas Raskin5.2/10Limited impact in midfield
Timothy Castagne5/10Struggled defensively
Joaquin Seys4.9/10Booked and under pressure
Hans Vanaken4.9/10Quiet creative performance
Diego Moreira4.6/10Struggled against France
Nathan Ngoy4.5/10Found France’s attack difficult

Match Statistics

StatisticFranceBelgium
Possession62%38%
Shots on target62
Shots off target93
Blocked shots00
Corners92
Offsides01
Fouls48
Yellow cards13
Goalkeeper saves15
Throw-ins99

France finished the Belgium match with 62% possession, nine corners and six shots on target, while Belgium managed just two shots on target.

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