The UEFA Euro U-21 match between Norway U21 and France U21 will take place at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu on Monday at 12:15 am IST.
France’s Under-21 team is set to face Norway’s Under-21 team in their Group C match, where they have a chance to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Under-21 Euro 2023 tournament. While France emerged victorious against Italy in their previous game, a loss in this upcoming match would create an opening in the group, allowing Norway to advance, especially considering Norway’s setback against Switzerland after initially leading the match.
France narrowly defeated Italy 2-1, with Italy feeling unlucky as they had a strong case for a disallowed goal and penalty. Despite the fortunate win, France’s title rivals are not concerned, as they had an ideal tournament start. France’s coach, Ripoll, aims for the top spot in the group and a likely quarter-final qualification. However, France must remain focused due to their inconsistent results over the past year.
Norway, who held France to a 1-1 draw in their previous encounter, gains confidence from their performance. However, since qualifying for the tournament, Norway has struggled to impress, with only one win in nine months, albeit a convincing 4-0 victory against the Czech Republic.
Although Norway took an early lead against Switzerland, they eventually suffered a defeat. With matches against France and Italy remaining, Norway faces an uphill battle to reach the quarter-finals, similar to their 2013 semi-final run. Underdog status may work in their favor as they strive to keep the group open heading into the final round of fixtures.
Norway Under-21 probable starting lineup: Hedensted, Sebulonsen, Daland, Heggheim, Wolfe, Hove, Mannsverk, Zafeiris, Bobb, Botheim, Ceide
France Under-21 probable starting lineup: Chevalier, Kalulu, Simakan, Lukeba, Nkounkou, Kone, Thuram, Caqueret, Barcola, Kalimuendo, Gouiri
Norway U21
| Opponents | Score |
| Switzerland U21 | 1-2 (L) |
| Scotland U21 | 1-1 (D) |
| Scotland U21 | 0-0 (D) |
| Portugal U21 | 0-3 (L) |
| Netherlands U21 | 0-3 (L) |
France U21
| Opponents | Score |
| Italy U21 | 2-1 (W) |
| Mexico U21 | 1-0 (W) |
| Spain U21 | 0-0 (D) |
| England U21 | 0-4 (L) |
| Norway U21 | 1-1 (D) |
The UEFA Euro U-21 match between Norway U21 and France U21 will take place at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu on Monday at 12:15 am IST.
| Norway U21 vs France U21 | Key Details |
| Date | June 25 (Norway) |
| Venue | Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu |
| Kickoff time in Norway | 9:15 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in France | 9:15 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (Monday) |
Football fans in Norway can catch the live action via NRK TV while those in France can watch the match via Molotov.
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