2023-10-22 03:39:56
Undefeated throughout the tournament, the French wheelchair football team dominated England this Friday, October 20 in Sydney, Australia. At the end of the penalty shootout, the Blues won their second consecutive world title, after that of 2017.
After eliminating Argentina (2-0) in the semi-final, the France team found England in the final. The English, who had beaten the United States (1-0) a few hours earlier in the second semi-final. The final was tough and indecisive against the English winners of the last Euro to the detriment of France.
The Blues were forced to play a penalty shootout while at the end of regulation time (1-1), the two teams had not managed to decide between them. In experience, France triumphed (2 -1 on penalties) to once again bring the cup home.
SECOND STAR FOR THE BLUE ⭐️⭐️
They did it ! The French wheelchair football team won the World Cup final (Sydney) against England and won a second star. Thank you for the emotions, thank you to the players, thank you to the staff, thank you to the clubs!???? FIPFA pic.twitter.com/cY3Z5iabJa
— FFHandisport (@FFHandisport) October 20, 2023
“We have prepared for this deadline with training courses and preparation matches against England, Denmark or Belgium to test ourselves. We are trying to instill a positive state of mind from the start and the players are more than motivated,” assured David Vergé, the national coach before the start of the tournament.
“In Europe, the level has harmonized with “small teams” which have made great progress and dominant nations which are still present like England or Ireland, completed before leaving for Sydney the player Amine Souabni (Handisport Lyonnais). We have a good group which is moving in the same direction with veterans who have experienced the joy of the coronation and new ones who are hungry for victory. Everyone is united and focused on our goal, lifting the trophy. ” It’s done.
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