Kolo Muani's Brace Powers France to Thrilling 2-1 Victory Over Belgium in Nations League Clash...
Randal Kolo Muani Shines with Two Goals as France Downs Belgium 2-1 in Nations League.
**Kolo Muani Shines as France Edges Belgium 2-1 in Thrilling Nations League Encounter**
Randal Kolo Muani of Paris Saint-Germain starred for France, scoring both goals in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Belgium at the King Baudouin Stadium. Kolo Muani opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 35th minute, only for Lois Openda to equalize just before halftime.
Despite a challenging start to the season, Kolo Muani rose to the occasion, netting the winner with a header from a Lucas Digne cross shortly after the hour mark. France played the final stages with 10 men after Aurelien Tchouameni received a second yellow card, but they held on to secure their second win of the international break, even in the absence of captain Kylian Mbappe.
Belgium, missing their own star player Kevin De Bruyne, suffered a setback when Youri Tielemans squandered an early penalty, firing over the bar after Openda was fouled by William Saliba. France responded with a penalty of their own, as Kolo Muani confidently converted after Wout Faes handled in the box.
Openda's first-half header, which was initially ruled offside, was eventually awarded after a lengthy VAR check, levelling the score. However, Kolo Muani's decisive header put France back in front, slipping under the grasp of goalkeeper Koen Casteels.
Despite Tchouameni's late dismissal, France managed to withstand Belgium’s pressure, ensuring a vital three points that strengthened their position in Group A2. They now sit second with nine points, just one behind Italy, while Belgium remains frustrated, unable to capitalize on their home advantage. With the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarter-finals, France took a significant step toward that goal.
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