Qualification, a first cap, a goal… Here's all that happened in the June international break
It’s time for vacation! This last international break of the 2022-2023 season has come to an end. All Monegasques – apart from Eliot Matazo who will play the U-21 Euros with Belgium – are now on break until July 3, when the teams will return to the Performance Center. This is therefore an opportunity to take stock of the highlights from what our Rouge et Blanc have done with their respective countries.
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Découvrez les résultats et le programme de nos internationaux monégasques ⤵️
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) June 19, 2023
Mali qualify, France are in top form
It was mainly qualifiying for AFCON 2023 and EURO 2024 that have marked this break. And our Monegasques got closer to their respective goals Facing a tough Congo side, this did not prevent Mohamed Camara’s teammates from winning (0-2) as they finished in the first two of their group, synonymous with qualification for AFCON 2023.
Les #Aigles 🇲🇱 à la #CAN2023 en #CotedIvoire
Mission accomplie !! pic.twitter.com/il07PC3tZ1
— FEMAFOOT (@femafoot) June 18, 2023
On the Old Continent France, with Youssouf Fofana (11 min) and Axel Disasi (5 min) took a serious step toward qualification by winning their two Group B matches against Gibraltar (0-3) and Greece (1-0). The Monegasque central defender was even close to scoring a goal but his header came off the crossbar. Les Bleus thus consolidated first place in the group with twelve points, six ahead of second-placed Greece.
𝘓’𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯 🧘♂️
Nos Bleus continuent leur sans faute dans cette campagne d'éliminatoires pour l'Euro 2024 avec une 𝟰𝙚 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 🤩💪
Une 𝟭𝗲̀𝗿𝗲 dans l'histoire de la France en 𝗲́𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 d’une… pic.twitter.com/Z1kMnor839
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) June 20, 2023
Eliesse Ben Seghir in top form
Among the youth teams, the French U18s took fourth place in the Tournoi Maurice-Revello. They lost in the semifinal against Mexico on penalties (1-1, 3-4 penalties), this did not prevent Eliesse Ben Seghir from impressing.
💥🇫🇷 BUUUT pour la France !
Superbe passe décisive de Mathys Tel pour Eliesse Ben Seghir (@AS_Monaco) qui permet à son équipe de creuser l'écart.Voir le match en direct sur https://t.co/z3BK3mmr6n
➡️https://t.co/yBZc3Cc0ay #FRACRC #TMR2023 pic.twitter.com/uQOWkPHdHo— Tournoi Maurice Revello (@TournoiMRevello) June 8, 2023
In the space of four games, including only two as a starter, the striker from the Academy scored two goals against Costa Rica and Mexico. These remarkable performances quite simply earned him the title of best player of the tournament. His teammate Mayssam Benama was also part of this adventure, having played a large part in these matches (204 minutes).
A debut for Vanderson with Brazil
Called up for the first time in his career with Brazil by Ramon Menezes, Vanderson had the chance to win his first cap. A substitute at kick-off against Guinea (4-1), our right back, who is celebrating his 22nd birthday today, came on in additional time to play his first minutes for his country. Again on the bench during the second friendly match for the Seleção, he could not help them avoid defeat against Senegal (2-4).
A major result for Senegal
If Vandi suffered defeat, conversely, it was his teammates Ismail Jakobs (180 min) and Krépin Diatta (101 min) who enjoyed this result. After falling behind quickly, the Senegalese found the resources to turn the tide and finally won with authority against Brazil (4-2). While the Rouge et Blanc right winger only came on at the end of the match, “Izo” started and played the whole match. It was a major feat since they became the first African team in history to score four goals against the Auriverde.
More game time
In South America, Guillermo Maripán saw his team beat Cuba (5-0) from the sidelines in the first match, before making his contribution in Bolivia. A starter, he played the entire match, allowing his team to obtain another clean sheet (0-0). It’s a good omen before Chile start qualifying for the World Cup in September.
Finally for the Red Devils side, Eliot Matazo (90 minutes) and his teammates, won against Israel (0-2), before the U-21 Euros. The start of this competition is this Wednesday (6 p.m.) for them, with a big match against the Netherlands.
Photos: Icon Sport
