France beats Spain 2-1 to win U19 Euro

France beats Spain 2-1 to win U19 Euro

Published Jul. 30, 2010 6:17 p.m. ET

France has won soccer's under-19 European Championship for the second time, rallying past Spain 2-1.

Chelsea winger Gael Kakuta set up Alexandre Lacazette for the winning goal Friday with five minutes to go. Spain opened the scoring in the 18th minute on a goal by Rodrigo. Gilles Sunu tied it for the French in the 49th.

France also won the tournament in 2005. Spain has won it four times - in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2007.

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