Paris Saint-Germain defender Yoram Zague's France U19 team beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 on Thursday 5th September in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, on the first day of a friendly international tournament.
It was the first time the number 42 had worn the blue jersey at this age level.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND - FRANCE: 1-2 (0-1)
International friendly tournament - match day 1
Kranjska Gora (Slovenia)
Goals: Dillion (86' pen) for Republic of Ireland, Bouneb (25') and Sissoko (71' pen) for France.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gill - Co. O'Sullivan, Turley, Grant, Ashbee, Ochoa Moloney, McGrath, Razi, Ackachukwu, Ca. O'Sullivan, Patton. Subs: McLaughlin, McCarthy, Dillion, O'Shea, Osagie, McGlinchey, Devaney, J. O'Sullivan, Harnett, Kehir, Melia, Kelly. Manager: Tom Mohan.
FRANCE : Argney - Methalie, Sangui, Titi, Zague, Bouneb (Saka, 78'), Ferro (Canvot, 63'), Sylla (c) (Mosengo, 78'), Diallo (Traore, 63'), Gomis (Issoufou, 78'), Tincres (Sissoko, 63'). Manager: Jean-Luc Vannuchi.