It was necessary to respond, they imposed their law. For their entry into the female Euro, the Blue have tamed England (2-1) with brilliance, authority and mastery. This victory against the reigning European champions propels France into an ideal dynamic, carried by the tactical audacity of Laurent Bonadei. By dismissing Wendie Renard and Eugénie Le Sommer, and having to compose without Griedge Mbock, the coach took risks. But the facts prove him right.
Katototimore: the double tricolor blade
France suffered at the start of the match. An English goal was even refused for an offside from Russo in the 16th. But this alert sounded the awakening of the Blue. First by Katoto, which converts a collective action initiated by Cascarino. Then by Baltimore, sparkling, which erases two opponents before accommodating a clear shot at the bottom of the nets. In three minutes, the Habs knocked out England.
After the break, the French continued to dominate without forcing too much. Almeida then Geyoro came close to 3-0. The defense held out, Sombath in particular, impeccable for its first at this level. England, reduced to a single shot on the 85th minute, seemed to be resigned. Until this Walsh strike, who came to restart a forgotten suspense.
Cascarino-Baltimore, winning duo to launch the blue
A tense end, but a deserved victory
This goal conceded in the 87th, on a badly pushed corner, was not enough to spoil the party. France has tightened the lines and secured its success. A founding victory that propels the Blue to second place in their group behind the Netherlands. With such promises, all ambitions become permitted.
