"France came from behind to complete their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win over Azerbaijan in Baku, overturning an early scare to finish the group in style. A youthful French side, featuring senior debuts for goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier and midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, made a sluggish start and fell behind after just four minutes. Azerbaijan broke down the left through Rahman Dasdamirov, whose first-time cross picked out Renat Dadashov at the near post. The striker reacted sharply to guide the ball home, becoming the first Azerbaijani player ever to score against France."
"Gusto's influence only grew as France turned the match around. After Christopher Nkunku had a finish ruled out for handball following a VAR check, the Chelsea full-back claimed his second assist on the half-hour. Warren Zaire-Emery released him with a sweeping diagonal pass, and Gusto again provided a teasing ball across goal that Akliouche converted from close range to make it 2-1. France thought they had a third when Marcus Thuram tapped in after another scramble in the box, but VAR intervened for a second time to chalk the goal off for handball"
France recovered from an early deficit to beat Azerbaijan 3-1 in Baku and finish World Cup qualifying on a high. A youthful starting XI included senior debuts for goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier and midfielder Maghnes Akliouche. Azerbaijan took a fourth-minute lead through Renat Dadashov after a Rahman Dasdamirov cross, the first Azerbaijani goal ever against France. Malo Gusto provided two key assists, first for Jean-Philippe Mateta's header and then for Akliouche's close-range finish. Christopher Nkunku and Marcus Thuram had potential goals ruled out by VAR for handball. Khayal Aliyev and Emin Mahmudov tested the visitors early on.
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