Mon Oct 14 22:58:13 UTC 2024: ## France Edges Out Belgium in Thrilling Nations League Match

**Brussels, Belgium** – France secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Belgium in a dramatic Uefa Nations League encounter in Brussels on Saturday. Randal Kolo Muani was the hero for Les Bleus, scoring twice to seal the win, while Belgium’s Youri Tielemans missed a crucial penalty.

The match was a tense affair, with both sides creating chances. Kolo Muani opened the scoring in the 35th minute, converting a penalty after Wout Faes handled the ball in the box. However, Belgium equalized in first-half added time when Lois Openda headed home a cross from Timothy Castagne.

The second half saw further drama as France thought they had regained the lead through Manu Kone’s strike, only for it to be ruled out for a handball by Kolo Muani in the build-up. Undeterred, Kolo Muani bagged his second goal of the match in the 62nd minute, heading in a Lucas Digne cross to put France back in front.

France were reduced to 10 men in the 70th minute after captain Aurelien Tchouameni received a second yellow card for a foul on Tielemans. Despite being down a man, France held on to claim a crucial victory.

In the other Group A2 match, Italy thrashed Israel 4-1 in Udine, moving to the top of the table with 10 points. France sits just one point behind in second place, while Belgium, now on four points, face the prospect of a relegation play-off.

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