France U17 defeated Spain U17 3:2 in their World Cup group clash on Tuesday evening. The result keeps the hosts top of the table with three wins from three matches. Spain remain in 16th place after losing all three of their outings so far.
The French side had been building momentum with back-to-back 3:0 victories over Venezuela and Qatar before this result. Their recent form showed a team finding its rhythm. Spain, by contrast, had struggled away from home, losing 2:3 to Egypt and 1:3 to Bulgaria in their previous outings.
What stood out was the gap in confidence between the two sides. France came into this match having won every game they'd played. Spain were still searching for their first point after three defeats. The final score reflected that difference in form.
The outcome leaves France with nine points at the summit of the table. Their goal difference remains strong after three matches. Spain sit on a single point with three losses to show for their efforts.
This result extends France's winning run to three games. It also marks another setback for Spain, who are still looking for that breakthrough. The table tells the story clearly enough.