2024-01-07 08:03:17
Second defeat in two days for the French women’s team. Opposed to Italy – third nation in the world – for the second meeting of the European Championships in Eindhoven (Netherlands), the Blue were no match for the Transalpines (12-6).
If the march was too high against Spain on Friday (17-8), the observation also applies to today’s meeting. Overwhelmed by the start of Italy which quickly led 4-0, Théodoros Lorantos’ players still showed their will. In the second quarter, a burst of pride allowed them to score three goals. The score remained steep: 6-3 at the break.
More experienced, the Italians took advantage of the 3rd quarter to drive home the point (4-1 over the period). The French looked good at the end of the game, but the fate of the match was already sealed (12-6).
This defeat almost ensures that Les Bleues will have to go through the round of 16. Provisionally last in the group, they say goodbye to the first two places in the group which are synonymous with direct qualification for the quarters. The match against Israel on Sunday will therefore be without stakes.
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