2023-07-29 14:43:47
Les Bleues released, a goal from Eugénie Le Sommer (17th) and the match point slammed by captain Wendie Renard with a header in the final minutes (82nd)… The horizon suddenly cleared for the team of France, thanks to its success (2-1) over Brazil in Brisbane, Australia, this Saturday noon. Except improbable defeat against Panama on Wednesday, and a combination of unfortunate circumstances, the Habs are heading towards a qualification for the round of 16 of the event. They will probably avoid the German pitfall if they finish first in group F.
After the lackluster performance against Jamaica (0-0) at the opening of the World Cup last Sunday, Wendie Renard, recovered from an injury and finally present in her position in central defense, and her teammates took the best of the Brazil, giving the impression of mastering their subject. But not without fear of being held in check and losing control of their destiny for the rest of the tournament.
The first quarter of an hour was to the advantage of the Bleues, both in recovery and in the circulation of the ball. As proof, this uncrossed header from Le Sommer, on a service from Dali on the right side, forces Leticia, the Brazilian goalkeeper, into an energetic parade (13th). It was encouraging but the best would come soon. Four minutes later, Karchaoui, on the left side, sends a long through pass to Diani. A return of the head towards Le Sommer, which deceives, of the head, Leticia this time, always on his right (1-0, 17th). The 34-year-old Lyon striker scored his 90th goal there, the 6th in the World Cup.
Led 1-0, the Auriverde fought back after the break and increased the pressure on the blue goal, putting the French on the back foot. So shortly before the hour mark, the Sundhage players found the fault and equalized. In the last half hour, the game became breathless. Finally, she tipped over to the Blue side, when Wendie Renard, at the far post, scored with a header with a rebound, receiving a corner from Bacha (82nd). This is the 35th goal for the Lyonnaise in the French team, the 5th in the World Cup, so crucial…
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