Les Bleuets opened their Euro U19 campaign against Turkey. Bernard Diomède's troops were taken by surprise by their opponents' early opener, but responded in the second half when Lucas Michal equalised. Rennes defender Jérémy Jacquet, the team's captain, scored from the penalty spot to seal an important win.
In the group's other match, Denmark lost 2-1 to Spain. The French team now turn their attention to their duel with the first-named teams, with the aim of taking an option on qualification.
