Olise's Late Strike Gives Zidane's France a Second Straight Win, This Time in Belgium
Michael Olise scored a late winner as France beat Belgium 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League, extending new coach Zinedine Zidane's perfect start.
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Michael Olise scored a late winning goal as France beat Belgium 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, giving new coach Zinedine Zidane two wins from two games since taking charge, according to a report from France 24.
The victory follows a 1-0 win away to Turkey the previous Friday, which marked Zidane's first game in charge after succeeding Didier Deschamps as France's head coach following the World Cup, the report said.
France 24's report did not provide further detail on the run of play in the match against Belgium or specify the minute in which Olise's goal was scored.
The report also did not indicate France's next fixture or comment further on Zidane's tactical approach in his opening two matches as coach.
Sources
- Olise wonder strike gives Zidane's France win in Belgium — France 24 — English
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