Match Report
France U17 went into the game 1st in the table on 9 points; Cyprus U17 sat 3rd on 3 — a 6-point gap. Cyprus U17's recent output lagged their position: 28th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 4/0 for France U17 and 1/1.67 for Cyprus U17 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.84.
A win had eluded Cyprus U17 for 7 matches. Recent form was uneven: 12/15 points for France U17, 2/15 for Cyprus U17.
Stadio Ammochostos Epistrofi in Larnaca, capacity 5,500, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, France U17 led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.