2023-08-02 22:31:24
If conceding three goals against Panama on Wednesday evening in Sydney, the 52nd nation in the world, was not ideal, the France team has fulfilled its main objectives. Its victory by preserving its leaders, by sparing certain holders and by offering confidence to the youngest is a nice blow. Direction, the 8th finals. Analysis.
Martin Charmasson (edited by Titouan Moal) • Published on August 3, 2023 at 09:31, updated on August 3, 2023 at 09:39
Pass six goals in the World Cup: the France team had never done it. The previous record dates back to 2015 in pool with a 5-0 success against Mexico. Wednesday evening at the Sydney Football Stadium, in front of 40,000 spectators, including many foreigners wearing their colors, the Bleues of Hervé Renard let loose against Panama. There were, however, five changes in the starting 11 compared to the last duel won against Brazil.
By sparing captain Wendie Renard in defense and striker Eugénie Le Sommer on the offensive front, the tricolor coach took a risk. Choices that added to the need to preserve three players under the influence of a yellow card (the side Karchaoui and the midfielders Toletti and Dali) and to establish in their place: Estelle Cascarino on the left flank, Léa Le Garrec in the axis of the midfield and Vicki Bècho on the right side.
“It’s true that there have been a lot of changes for this match, but if we’re here it’s because we all have our place, and a card to play. We all have something to bring to this group. We managed to win tonight, so we will remember this victory and the qualification ”, testified Clara Matéo, at the end of the meeting.
Clara Mateo is the only one selected to work on the side. La Nantaise is a materials engineer. • ©Christian Favennec / NC the 1st
To spin, a reasoning full of common sense to best prepare the possible 8th final which was looming in the event of success. He seemed much less sensible after the first twenty minutes, however. In question: this cold snap, caused by the exceptional free kick, in the middle of the skylight, of the Panamanian Cox, after 60 seconds of play only.
The lack of offensive rhythm and a series of shots off target prolonged the concern, before a saving awakening. By playing shorter, faster between them, the Blues cracked the opposing defense. From the 20th to the 48th minute, they slammed four goals: a corner from Mateo dropped on Lakrar’s head and extended into his own goal by Panamanian stopper Natis, a perfectly set back cross from Bècho taken over by Diani from a Majer and concludes in two stages, and the eccentric brushed center of Le Garrec whose trajectory surprised everyone.
With a 4-1 advantage at the break, even against a rival new to this level defeated in their last four international matches (17 goals conceded and none scored), there was cause for celebration. This luxury has also allowed Hervé Renard to bring out two of its holders: Selma Bacha and Grace Geyoro.
On the lawn, the jokers he trusted gave him back, Mateo dropping a corner on the head of Bècho whose deflection was blocked with his arm by the unfortunate Natis. A perfect opportunity for Diani to score his second penalty, earn a hat-trick and gain maximum confidence for the future, before giving up his place. Perfect scenario.
The downside of this performance? The two goals conceded afterwards. A penalty conceded by Elisa De Almeida after an avoidable fault and converted by Pinzon, and a third Panamanian goal signed Cedeno following a long free kick. “We have a lot of things to correct in the game, a lot of defensive errors. We will have to watch this on the video and correct them because the level will go up a notch now, analyzed Elisa De Almeida, who started in the central hinge.
“We score six goals, but we concede three. I would have preferred to win 6-0”.
Elisa De Almeida, central defender of the France team.
Passionate about football, Elisa De Almeida spends her weekends watching matches on TV. • ©Christian Favennec / NC the 1st
Bècho mitigated this disappointment by superbly taking over a cross from Périsset to extend the lead to 6-3, at the end of the match, a record score. “It’s a very good thing to score six goals, it proves that we have shown a lot of efficiency. We must resolve the defensive concerns, but we retain the positive and this offensive successconcluded Mateo.
Review the best action of the match ici.
In the round of 16, on August 8 in Adelaide, France, 1st in group F, will play against the 2nd in group H. A place currently occupied by Germany. She will play this Thursday against South Korea her last pool match while Colombia, at the top of the standings, will face Morocco.
“We have bad memories of Germany (Editor’s note: Les Bleues lost 2-1 against this selection in the semi-finals of the last Euro), but this may be an opportunity for us to take revenge. To have the chance to play a match like that would be exceptional.” the réagi Elisa De Almeida.
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