Bourgeois double boosts France
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Article summary
France 3-1 Finland Thibault Bourgeois struck twice for France to move Les Mini-Bleus three points clear in Group 5 and end Finland's hopes.
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France moved three points clear at the top of UEFA European Under-17 Championship Elite round Group 5 after they followed up their Matchday 1 success against Norway with another win against Scandinavian opposition.
Second win
Les Mini-Bleus triumphed 2-0 on Monday, when Finland lost 3-2 to Hungary after conceding a last-gasp winner. Norway beat Hungary 1-0 earlier, so France knew another success would allow François Blaquart's team to open up a gap in their home mini-tournament in La Rochelle and Thibault Bourgeois struck within two minutes.
Bourgeois clincher