The French national team achieved a remarkable comeback against Ukraine, securing a spot in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. After a 2-0 defeat in the first leg, Les Bleus staged an impressive turnaround, winning the return leg 3-0.
Mamadou Sakho, who played a crucial role in the victory by scoring a double (22nd and 74th minutes), expressed his joy and emotions after the match. He acknowledged the significance of the French jersey and the team’s commitment to giving their all. Sakho highlighted the support from the fans and hoped that the victory marked the beginning of a positive journey for the team.
Despite some doubts about his second goal, which appeared to be an own goal from a Ukrainian defender, Sakho insisted that he was the author of the goal, scoring the first double of his career. He mentioned feeling happy for the entire team and emphasized the collective effort and determination shown on the field.
