Michael Olise scores stunning late winner as Zinedine Zidane’s France beat Belgium
Michael Olise scored a stunning late winner as France defeated Belgium 1-0 in Brussels to give Zinedine Zidane two victories from his opening two games as national-team coach. According to France 24, the Bayern Munich winger came off the bench in the 77th minute before producing a remarkable solo effort seven minutes from time.
Olise collected the ball inside his own half, drove towards the Belgian penalty area and curled a superb finish beyond goalkeeper Senne Lammens. France had earlier hit the woodwork twice through Désiré Doué and Lucas Da Cunha. The result leaves France top of Nations League Group A1 with six points.
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