France become fifth European team to qualify for U-17 World Cup India 2017
France have claimed
Europe's fifth and final berth at India 2017 after beating Hungary 1-0 in a
FIFA U-17 World Cup play-off match at the UEFA U-17 European Championship.
Amine Gouiri was the hero, scoring the only goal of the game to continue his prolific run in Croatia, leaving his tally standing at an impressive nine goals from five appearances.
Amine Gouiri was the hero, scoring the only goal of the game to continue his prolific run in Croatia, leaving his tally standing at an impressive nine goals from five appearances.
Amine Gouiri celebrates his goal against Hungary
France had lost 3-2 to
Hungary in the group phase but claimed revenge in a much tighter encounter,
with Szabolcs Schon wasting the best of the Hungarians' chances.
France achievements in FIFA under 17 World Cup
France achievements in FIFA under 17 World Cup
2001 Champions
