France 2-1 Brazil: Les Bleus beat South Americans to go TOP of Group F
France 2-1 Brazil: Les Bleus beat South Americans to move TOP of Group F at Women’s World Cup after late Wendie Renard winner
- Eugenie Le Sommer opened the scoring after 17 minutes to put France in control
- Brazil equalised before the hour mark but Renard scored an 83rd minute winner
- France have moved to the top of Group F at the Women’s World Cup with victory
Captain Wendy Renard’s header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil at Brisbane’s Lang Park on Saturday.
The result sees Herve Renard’s side picked up their first win in Group F of the Women’s World Cup.
Renard met Selma Bacha’s corner with a firm downward header that bounced back up off the turf and beyond goalkeeper Leticia to give the French all three points after opening their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica last Sunday.
Eugenie Le Sommer had put Les Bleues in front in the 17th minute when she steered a close-range header home.
Debinha levelled the scores 13 minutes into the second half, coolly slotting in after Kerolin’s shot had been deflected into her path.
Wendie Renard (right) scored in the 83rd minute to seal France’s victory over rivals Brazil
Selma Bacha celebrated the late winner by pointing to the France badge on her shirt
Herve Renard’s side remain unbeaten at the 2023 Women’s World Cup after a win vs Brazil
Captain Renard ensured the French move onto four points from their opening two games with a fine finish in the 83rd minute.
The defeat puts pressure on Brazil, who sit second in the group on three points.
However, Jamaica face Panama later on and a win for the Jamaicans will see them leapfrog Brazil into second place.
Brazil take on Panama on the final day of the group stages and they could rely on France to do them a favour if Jamaica are victorious against Panama.
France will be hoping to qualify top of the group as they look to make it to the latter stages of the tournament.
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