Goals & Key Minutes
A ruthless clinical display unfolded in Boston as a highly sharp attacking unit overwhelmed a heavily rotated side, with one winger cementing an individual masterclass within the opening half-hour:
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7th Minute (Goal): The deadlock was broken instantly. Operating fluidly down the central channel, a clever, incisive pass carved open the backline, allowing Ousmane Dembélé to cut onto his left foot and curl a sublime effort into the corner.
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20th Minute (Goal): The advantage was quickly doubled. Pouncing on a loose, recycled ball outside the penalty box, Ousmane Dembélé unleashed a fierce, low drive that rifled underneath the goalkeeper’s outstretched arms.
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21st Minute (Goal): The opposing side pulled one back immediately from kickoff. Capitalizing on positional spacing, an aerial cross unlocked the far post where Thelo Aasgaard executed a composed side-foot volley past the keeper.
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32nd Minute (Goal): A historic milestone arrived on the half-hour mark. Finishing a seamless, multi-man build-up combination, Ousmane Dembélé tapped in at the near post to cap a legendary, lightning-fast first-half hat-trick.
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52nd Minute: A prime chance for a further comeback collapsed when a driving run forced a defensive foul inside the box. However, the resulting penalty kick was brilliantly parried clear with a diving reflex save.
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90+2 Minute (Goal): Deep into added time, an insurance goal finalized the scoreline. A sweeping transition from the left flank culminated in substitute Désiré Doué climbing highest to guide a precise header home.
Standings & Group Impact
The 4-1 outcome rounds off the final group placement across the opening phase:
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France: By completing a clean sweep of three consecutive wins, France locks down first place in Group I with a maximum allocation of 9 points. They move comfortably into the round of 32 as high seeds.
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Norway: Having heavily rested their tactical spine ahead of the single-elimination phase, Norway advances safely in second place with 6 points to book their next fixture.