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13 juin 2025
France and Saudi Arabia in final... Semi-finals recap
Today's highly anticipated semi-final matches of the Maurice Revello Tournament took place at Stade Marcel Roustan in Salon-de-Provence, with the winners advancing to the final showdown.
Saudi Arabia vs Denmark (4–3):
In a breathtaking semi-final, Saudi Arabia edged out Denmark 4–3 in a match brimming with thrilling action. The Saudis exploded out of the gate, scoring twice in the opening 11 minutes––goals from Abdulmalik Al Jaber (4′) and Abdullah Radif (11′) gave them a commanding early lead. Denmark fought back with a goal from Gustav Christensen (20′), but Al Jaber restored Saudi’s two-goal advantage just before halftime (45′). Early in the second half, Al Jaber completed his brace (53′), but Denmark responded through Julius Beck (64′) and Alexander Lyng (90+3′), forcing a nail-biting conclusion. Despite a late Danish push, the Saudis held on to clinch their spot in the final—setting up a showdown with either France or Mexico
France vs Mexico (3–1):
France secured a confident 3–1 victory over Mexico to reach the final. Despite early dominance from Mexico, France was clinical on their first real chance as Louis Leroux dribbled past goalkeeper Ochoa to score in the 14th minute. The game remained tight until just after halftime, when Mexico equalized through Karol Velazquez’s free-kick (48′). However, France responded decisively: Steve Ngoura struck one-on-one in the 67th minute, and later, Tabibou Assoumani curled in a stunning direct free-kick in the 89th minute to seal the win.
France's victory earns them a spot in the final against Saudi Arabia
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