After their inaugural 6-0 win against Scotland in the Elite Qualifying Round for Euro 2018, the France U17 team conceded the draw 2-2 Sunday at the Plaine des Sports in Saint-Paul-les-Bains. Dax, facing Finland. Despite this draw, France is still ahead of his group before facing Sweden Wednesday for his third and final match. Facing the Finns, the players of Sandrine Soubeyrand started strong. In the 4th minute, Lille's Julie Dufour's shot hit the crossbar.

But the French are picked cold twenty minutes later, with the opening score of Jenni Kantanen (23). Despite several opportunities on both sides, the score remains 1-0 at half-time for the Finnish. After the break, the Bleuettes start the second period as the first. And this time they are rewarded by a goal from a direct free kick Madeline Roth (56), the midfielder FC Vendenheim.

Unfortunately, they take a second goal in the next minute by Jenna Topra. Certainly Maïté Boucly, the midfielder of LOSC, equalizes ten minutes after this goal from a distant shot. But neither Madeline Roth (72), nor Naomie Feller (78th and 80 + 4) nor Malaury Craff (80 + 1) will manage to snatch victory. This draw, although frustrating, still allows France to keep his fate in his hands.

First in Group 2, tied with Finland, the Bleuettes currently have a better goal-average. It will all be played Wednesday against Sweden, who beat Scotland 4-0 at the same time, the only team in the group to no longer qualify for the next Euro, which will take place from May 9 to 21 in Lithuania.


Upcoming Matches (Wednesday 28 March, 15h)

France - Sweden (Saint-Paul-les-Dax)

Finland - Scotland (Dax)
Group 2 - Provisional ranking:

1) France 4 pts (+6)

2) Finland 4 pts (+3)

3) Sweden 3 pts (+1)

4) Scotland 0 pt (-10)


* Picture in one: FFF

After their inaugural 6-0 win against Scotland in the Elite Qualifying Round for Euro 2018, the France U17 team conceded the draw 2-2 Sunday at the Plaine des Sports in Saint-Paul-les-Bains. Dax, facing Finland. Despite this draw, France is still ahead of his group before facing Sweden Wednesday for his third and final match. Facing the Finns, the players of Sandrine Soubeyrand started strong. In the 4th minute, Lille's Julie Dufour's shot hit the crossbar. But the French are picked cold twenty minutes later, with the opening score of Jenni Kantanen (23). Despite several opportunities on both sides, the score remains 1-0 at half-time for the Finnish. After the break, the Bleuettes start the second period as the first. And this time they are rewarded by a goal from a direct free kick Madeline Roth (56), the midfielder FC Vendenheim. Unfortunately, they take a second goal in the next minute by Jenna Topra. Certainly Maïté Boucly, the midfielder of LOSC, equalizes ten minutes after this goal from a distant shot. But neither Madeline Roth (72), nor Naomie Feller (78th and 80 + 4) nor Malaury Craff (80 + 1) will manage to snatch victory. This draw, although frustrating, still allows France to keep his fate in his hands. First in Group 2, tied with Finland, the Bleuettes currently have a better goal-average. It will all be played Wednesday against Sweden, who beat Scotland 4-0 at the same time, the only team in the group to no longer qualify for the next Euro, which will take place from May 9 to 21 in Lithuania. Upcoming Matches (Wednesday 28 March, 15h) France - Sweden (Saint-Paul-les-Dax) Finland - Scotland (Dax) Group 2 - Provisional ranking: 1) France 4 pts (+6) 2) Finland 4 pts (+3) 3) Sweden 3 pts (+1) 4) Scotland 0 pt (-10) * Picture in one: FFF
After their inaugural 6-0 win against Scotland in the Elite Qualifying Round for Euro 2018, the France U17 team conceded the draw 2-2 Sunday at the Plaine des Sports in Saint-Paul-les-Bains. Dax, facing Finland. Despite this draw, France is still ahead of his group before facing Sweden Wednesday for his third and final match. Facing the Finns, the players of Sandrine Soubeyrand started strong. In the 4th minute, Lille's Julie Dufour's shot hit the crossbar. But the French are picked cold twenty minutes later, with the opening score of Jenni Kantanen (23). Despite several opportunities on both sides, the score remains 1-0 at half-time for the Finnish. After the break, the Bleuettes start the second period as the first. And this time they are rewarded by a goal from a direct free kick Madeline Roth (56), the midfielder FC Vendenheim. Unfortunately, they take a second goal in the next minute by Jenna Topra. Certainly Maïté Boucly, the midfielder of LOSC, equalizes ten minutes after this goal from a distant shot. But neither Madeline Roth (72), nor Naomie Feller (78th and 80 + 4) nor Malaury Craff (80 + 1) will manage to snatch victory. This draw, although frustrating, still allows France to keep his fate in his hands. First in Group 2, tied with Finland, the Bleuettes currently have a better goal-average. It will all be played Wednesday against Sweden, who beat Scotland 4-0 at the same time, the only team in the group to no longer qualify for the next Euro, which will take place from May 9 to 21 in Lithuania. Upcoming Matches (Wednesday 28 March, 15h) France - Sweden (Saint-Paul-les-Dax) Finland - Scotland (Dax) Group 2 - Provisional ranking: 1) France 4 pts (+6) 2) Finland 4 pts (+3) 3) Sweden 3 pts (+1) 4) Scotland 0 pt (-10) * Picture in one: FFF
Arnaud Le Quéré