Mali strolls into FIFA U-17 World Cup Final, beats Belgium

Mali strolls into FIFA U-17 World Cup Final, beats Belgium

Thursday, November 5, 2015 10:58 pm


Malians battle for the ball against a Belgian attacker

Malians battle for the ball against a Belgian attacker

African champions Mali have booked a place in the finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, beating Belgium 3-1. It was their first time in the finals of the competition.

In the match played Thursday in Estadio La Portada La Serena, the Malians came from behind to beat Belgium, with Boubacar cancelling on 22nd minute, the first goal scored by Belgium’s Rigo, six minutes earlier.

The Malians then  added two more goals by Maiga and koita in the second half.

The Malians will await Nigeria-Mexico match coming up after midnight to know their final opponents.

(Watch the goals:

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