39’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Five minutes plus added time to go in the first half as Olise goes down on the right side of the box. The referee says no foul.
38’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Israel wins a freekick in its own half to slow down the game.
36’ FRA 0-0 ISR
A cross comes into the box from the freekick and the ball is flicked into the path of Shlomo by Turgeman. The defender however, does not make proper contact and a glorious chance is wasted.
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YELLOW CARD
35’ FRA 0-0 ISR
The ball is given away to Kolo Muani near Israel’s box. He tries to get into the box but Shlomo sticks a leg out to win the ball and clear it away.
At the other end, Camavinga is shown a yellow for a foul on Jehzekel on the right side of the box.
33’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Israel tries to go on a break. Gloukh gets into the final third and tries to play a pass forward which is intercepted well by Kounde.
32’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Camavinga wrestles with Jehzekel to win the ball on the left side of the box. The Israel right back does well to hold him off and win a goal kick.
31’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Barcola gets into the box and takes a shot with his left which is blocked by Nachimas.
29 FRA 0-0 ISR
Olise plays a curling cross into the box from the right. Jehzekel does well to head the ball away from danger.
27’ FRA 0-0 ISR
France has had four attempts on goal so far while Israel has had none.
26’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Israel wins a freekick in the middle of the pitch after Turgemen is fouled by Camavinga.
23’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Israel gets a free kick after Kante fouls Abu Fani. Loud boos around in the sparsely filled stadium after the Israel midfielder goes down to the ground.
21’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Kante finds Barcola on the left side of the box. The youngster cuts back a pass which deflects off an Israeli player before coming to Kante. he takes a shot with his left and forces an excellent save from Peretz.
19’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Camavinga plays a looping ball through for Kolo Muani who made a good run. He heads the ball towards goals and forces a save from Peretz.
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The match takes place a week after violence in Amsterdam around a Europa League match involving Maccabi Tel Aviv.
17’ FRA 0-0 ISR
A ball is played over the top to Olise on the right. He takes a touch but Goldberg holds him off and wins a goal kick.
16’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Solomon is under pressure in his own half from Olise and Kolo Muani. He does well to hold them off and keep possession of the ball.
14 FRA 0-0 ISR
Solomon finds Jehezekel on the right edge of the box. He tries to cut back a pass but ends up clashing with Camavinga. Freekick for France.
13’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Israel is taking its time with the set pieces to slow down the home side’s tempo.
11’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Kounde plays a ball through into the box for Zaire-Emery. He runs to the by line but Shlomo holds him off as the ball goes out for a goal kick.
10’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Israel is on the break now with Solomon on the right. He gives it to Gloukh who ends up giving the ball away.
9’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Olise gets past his man on the right and drives into the box. He tries to put the ball into the middle but the cross is heavy and the chance is wasted.
8’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Dembele concedes a foul near the Israel penalty area after bringing down Abu Fani.
7’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Zaire-Emery gets the ball inside the box but it is cleared away before he can take a shot.
6’ FRA 0-0 ISR
France is keeping the ball but despite switching wings constantly, the players are not able to break through the five-man Israel defence.
4’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Camavinga is challenged by Jaber and almost loses the ball. Once again the French defence does well under pressure and wins the ball.
3’ FRA 0-0 ISR
A ball is played through for Kolo Muani by Konate. He drives into the box and cuts back to Olise. His first time shot is blocked in front of goal by Nachmias.
2’ FRA 0-0 ISR
Abada almost wins the ball for Israel in a good position. Upamecano does well to win the ball ahead of him.
1’ FRA 0-0 ISR
France is taking a slow approach to the start of the game as the back four pass the ball between themselves.
KICK OFF!! FRA 0-0 ISR
France kicks off the match shooting from left to right.
SCENES IN FRANCE AHEAD OF THE CLASH. Photo credits: REUTERS
MATCH STARTS SOON!!
The players have made their way into the Stade de France and the national anthems of both teams are playing.
PROTESTS GOING ON IN FRANCE.
Several hundred people gathered at a square in Paris’ Saint-Denis district, outside the security perimeter, waving Palestinian flags, as well as a few Lebanese and Algerian ones, to protest against the match.
“We don’t play with genocide,” one banner read, in reference to the Gaza war.
Israel denies allegations of genocide in its more than year-long offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Around 15,000 fans were expected to attend the game at the 80,000-capacity stadium.
Waiting at the gates, some Israel fans wore both Israeli and French colours. Two wore a t-shirt with Israeli club side Maccabi Tel Aviv’s logo on the front and the words “Ni Oubli Ni Pardon” (Never Forgive Never Forget) on the back.
About 100 supporters travelled from Israel and were to be together in a corner of the stadium despite their government advising citizens to avoid cultural and sporting events abroad.
-REUTERS
LOOK AT THE SCENES IN FRANCE AHEAD OF THE CLASH | Credits: REUTERS
ISRAEL COACH SHIMON WANTS TO SEPARATE THE CONTEXT FROM FOOTBALL
Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon said he wanted to separate football from the “difficult” context as his side prepare to take on France amid high security in the UEFA Nations League at the Stade de France.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Played: 10
France: 5
Israel: 1
Draws: 4
SECURITY CONCERNS IN FOCUS FOR FRANCE VS ISRAEL
Paris police said that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel football match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation.
PREVIEW
France will host Israel in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Group A2 match at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday.
Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for the match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam.
Israeli fans were assaulted last week after a football game in Amsterdam by hordes of young people riled up by calls on social media to target Jewish people, according to Dutch authorities.
Five people were treated at hospitals and dozens were arrested after the attacks, which were condemned as antisemitic by authorities in Amsterdam, Israel and across Europe.
Kylian Mbappe will not feature in the Nations League fixtures after the Real Madrid star was not included in the 23-man squad announced by Didier Deschamps.
France is second in Nations League Group A2 with nine points from four games, a point behind Italy and five ahead of Belgium. Israel is bottom of the four-team standings without a point.
-AP
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ISRAEL STARTING XI
Peretz, Shlomo, Nachmias, Goldberg, Abada, Abu Fani, Jaber, Jehezkel, Gloukh, Solomon, Turgeman
FRANCE STARTING XI
Maignan (gk), Kounde, Konate, Upamecano, Hernandez, Kante, Camavinga, Zaire-Emery, Olise, Kolo Muani, Barcola
PREDICTED LINEUPS
France: Maignan (gk), Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez, Kante, Camavinga, Dembele, Olise, Barcola, Kolo Muani
Israel: Gerafi (gk), Feingold, Dasa, Nachmias, Abada, Abu Fani, Kanichowsky, Haziza, Peretz, Baribo, Solomon
LIVESTREAM AND TELECAST INFO
The France vs Israel UEFA Nations League 2024-25 match will kick off at 1:15 AM IST on Friday, November 15 at the Stade de France in Paris.
The match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be live-streamed on the SonyLiv app and website
