France hold off Bosnians to win Group 12
Monday, October 13, 2014
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France collected seven points to ensure their was no repeat of their early elimination in 2013/14, Bosnia and Herzegovina finishing second in Group 12.
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• France beat FYR Macedonia 2-1 on opening day
• Luka Juričić and Amar Burović both score twice in Bosnia and Herzegovina's 5-0 matchday one defeat of Liechtenstein
• Ulrich Nnomo scores twice as Patrick Gonfalone's side overrun Liechtenstein 6-0
• FYR Macedonia hold Bosnia and Herzegovina to 1-1 draw
• Goalless draw on matchday three ensures France win section
• FYR Macedonia take third place with 5-1 closing win against Liechtenstein
• Dorian Babunski gets hat-trick to finish as section's top scorer
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Patrick Gonfalone, France coach
Of course I'm pleased we finished top of the group, although there is room for improvement in our game. As for the last match [against Bosnia and Herzegovina], I must admit that I am not satisfied with the way my players performed. The Bosnians, who were in excellent physical condition, imposed themselves and we should have responded with better ball control and more skill. In the upcoming period we will try out some new players and see if they can fit into the team
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