Ukraine 0, France 4

PARIS (Interstat) — France delivered a commanding performance, overwhelming Ukraine 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday at Parc des Princes. The match, organized by FIFA for World Cup qualification, was decisively settled by a stunning three-goal burst in a 12-minute span late in the second half. The final scoreline far exceeded pregame projections, which had heavily favored the home side but predicted a much closer contest. After a first half that saw few clear chances but physical play that resulted in a yellow card for France’s Manu Koné in the 31st minute, the hosts exploded after the break.… Read more...