On date 3 of FIFA group F – World Cup Sub 20 – Argentina 2023, striker Alan Virginius of France scored two goals for his team in the 3-1 victory over Honduras. The goal of the match for the locals was scored by Odin Ramos (14′ 1T, from a free kick). While the away goals were scored by Alan Virginius (40′ 1T and 14′ 2T) and Felix Nzouango Bikien (32′ 2T).
In the 40th minute of the first stage, Alan Virginius lifted the spirits of France and took all the applause. After receiving an assist from Antoine Joujou, the forward placed it to the right post and below. Impossible for the goalkeeper!
Sekou Lega had the opportunity to increase the difference, but the goal was denied by the post after 90 minutes of the second stage.
The figure of the party was Alan Virginius. The French striker showed his best level by scoring 2 goals and shooting 3 times at the opposite goal.
Felix Nzouango Bikien was also relevant. The France defender was important for scoring 1 goal and taking 3 balls out of the danger area.
At minute 71 of the second stage, the defender Brayann Pereira raised the public with a pipe to Darlin Mencia.
It was a game with a tough entrance and a hot atmosphere, after several fouls on the field of play. There were several cautioned: Brayann Pereira, Anfronit Tatúm, Etienne Camara and Soungoutou Magassa. Ousmane Camara was sent off for a direct red card in the 12th minute of the first half.
Honduras coach Luis Alvarado stopped the starting eleven with a 4-5-1 formation with Juergen García in goal; Darlin Mencia, Anfronit Tatúm, Geremy Rodas and Félix García on the defensive line; Exon Arzú, Tomás Sorto, Isaac Castillo, Odin Ramos and Jefryn Macías in the middle; and Daniel Carter in attack.
For their part, those chosen by Landry Chauvin entered the field of play with a 4-3-3 scheme with Thimothée Lo-Tulala under the three sticks; Brayann Pereira, Felix Nzouango Bikien, Ousmane Camara and Jordan Semedo in defense; Martin Adeline, Etienne Camara and Soungoutou Magassa in midfield; and Alan Virginius, Sekou Lega and Antoine Joujou up front.
Issa Sy was appointed as the main referee of the match at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium.
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