2023-07-29 12:07:00
Victory in the prestige duel: France beats Brazil 2-1 at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The captain fixes it: Wendie Renard scores the winning goal in Brisbane in the 83rd minute. It stays the same: Brazil celebrates in the 12th direct duel with France no win.
Even before the title fights in Oceania, France made no secret of the fact that the world title is their goal. Hervé Renard’s side were already under a lot of pressure once morest Brazil following a poor start with the inglorious 0-0 draw once morest Jamaica.
In the event of a defeat, the group victory would have been gone and entry into the knockout phase would have been at risk. But “Les Bleues” passed the endurance test and celebrated a 2-1 victory in the prestige duel.
Captain Renard provides redemption
Match winner for the French was Wendie Renard. The captain was completely forgotten following a corner kick and headed in unchallenged to win 7 minutes before the end. Brazil was therefore unable to celebrate a win once morest France in the 12th attempt.
Ironically, Le Sommer
The game had started well for the West Europeans. France was clearly the better team in the first half and took the lead in the 17th minute through Eugénie Le Sommer. It was the 90th goal in national dress for the French record goalscorer. A few months ago it was still in the stars that the 34-year-old would take part in a major event once more.
The superstar (including 8 Champions League titles with Lyon) was booted out by the controversial coach Corinne Diacre following the 2019 home World Cup. Le Sommer was not in the squad for last year’s European Championship. Only when Diacre had to vacate the post and Renard took over the helm did the door open for Le Sommer once more.
Brazil better following the break
After the strong performance in the 1st half, France noticeably decreased in the 2nd round. Suddenly Brazil had the upper hand and Debinha equalized following 58 minutes.
As a result, a balanced game developed, which was sometimes a bit wild and unstructured on both sides. In the end it was a set piece and carelessness on the part of the Brazilians that led to the decision.
This is how it goes
France now leads the table with 4 points ahead of Jamaica. “Les Bleues” meet Panama in the final group game on Wednesday, Brazil are challenged by Jamaica (both games live on SRF from 12 noon).
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