2023 FIFA U-17 WC: Joan Tincres bags brace in 3-0 victory over USA as France sustain perfect record
Jakarta, Indonesia (PANA) - Joan Tincres was at the double as France made sure of top spot in Group E with a 3-0 victory over USA in Jakarta.
The result means France – who won all three of their matches in the section – will take on Senegal in the last 16, while runners-up USA will face European champions Germany.
An absorbing first half looked set to end goalless before France produced a moment of pure quality in stoppage time, FIFA.com reported.
Mohamed-Amine Bouchenna made an superb run down the left flank and drilled in an inviting low cross, which Tincres powered home to put Les Bleuets in front in first half time added on.
USA had a golden opportunity to draw level shortly after the break.
Cruz Medina was left in acres of space in the penalty area but his powerful first-time effort was brilliantly saved by France goalkeeper Paul Argney.
The Americans continued to battle hard in search of an equaliser but France – who have yet to concede a goal at this tournament – proved a tough nut to crack.
And they made maximum points secure when Tincres clinically lashed in his second goal of the night on 82 minutes and Bastien Meupiyou headed in four minutes later.
USA's misery was compounded late on, as Tyler Hall was sent off for a last-man foul. The decision means he will now miss the Round of 16 clash with Germany, along with Paulo Rudisill and Noahkai Banks for an accumulation of yellow cards.
In Group F Burkina Faso came third with a 2-1 win over South Korea who ended the group stage with no point.
-0- PANA MA 18Nov2023
