Michael Olise scored a late goal to give France a 1-0 Nations League win over Belgium in Brussels. The Bayern Munich forward came off the bench and scored in the 88th minute after collecting the ball inside his own half and advancing to the edge of Belgium's penalty area before shooting past the goalkeeper, according to the Associated Press, The Guardian and Al Jazeera English.
The victory marked two wins in two matches for France under new head coach Zinedine Zidane, according to The Guardian. Yahoo Sports reported that Zidane reacted jubilantly to Olise's goal.
In another Nations League match reported by the Associated Press and The Guardian, Italy recorded a 4-1 win over Turkey. The Guardian also reported that Sweden beat Poland 3-1, and that Northern Ireland were held to a stalemate by Hungary.
How each side covered it
Left
- Left-leaning outlets reported Michael Olise's 88th-minute goal gave France a 1-0 win over Belgium.
- Coverage noted the win extended Zinedine Zidane's record to two wins in two matches as France's new coach.
- Reports included other Nations League results, such as Italy's 4-1 win over Turkey.
- The Guardian additionally noted Sweden's win over Poland and a draw between Northern Ireland and Hungary.
“Michael Olise’s magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 Nations League victory over Belgium in Brussels” — The Guardian
Center
- Yahoo Sports focused on Michael Olise's game-winning goal for France against Belgium.
- Coverage highlighted Zinedine Zidane's reaction to the goal, describing it as jubilant.
“Michael Olise drills game-winning goal for France and Zizou has hilarious reaction” — Yahoo Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened in the France vs Belgium Nations League match?
France defeated Belgium 1-0 in Brussels after Michael Olise scored a late goal in the 88th minute, according to the Associated Press, The Guardian and Al Jazeera English.
Who scored the winning goal for France?
Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise scored the winning goal, coming off the bench and running from his own half before shooting past the Belgian goalkeeper.
What other Nations League results were reported?
The Guardian reported that Italy beat Turkey 4-1, Sweden defeated Poland 3-1, and Northern Ireland were held to a draw by Hungary.
How did France's new coach react to the win?
According to Yahoo Sports, France's new head coach Zinedine Zidane reacted jubilantly to Olise's goal, which marked his second win in two matches as coach, per The Guardian.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningOlise scores late to grab France 1-0 Nations League win at Belgium
- Associated PressLeft-leaningTransformed Italy records dominant win in Nations League, Olise gives France late win
- The GuardianLeft-leaningNations League: Olise’s late stunner leads France past Belgium, Italy rout Turkey
- Yahoo SportsCenterMichael Olise is France's late matchwinner in Belgium