Early double strike
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Germany had started the U17 European Championship with a bitter damper. Against France, the team of coach Marc-Patrick Master lost 0: 3 (0: 2) and was forced to win in the second group game on Thursday against hosts Albania.
After a minute, Ilyas Azizi took the lead for the French, in the 12th minute Djylian N’Guessan followed. When the Dortmunder Mussa Kaba was somewhat questionable in the 32nd minute for a rod of foul, the resistance was almost broken. In the second round, the European champion from 2022 checked the action and made the final score through Christ Batola (78th minute).
In the parallel game of group A, Portugal won 4-0 (1-0) against Albania. In the second game against outsider Albania, a victory must be made to make a final on Sunday. The direct comparison counts, the first two teams reach the semi -finals (to the schedule).