20:29 – France strolls against Brazil and sets a date for the 2024 Olympics (26-20)
In this group B, the Blues had done the hardest part with victories snatched against Hungary and the Netherlands. Against Brazil, valiant but too limited, Krumbholz’s gang delighted their audience and validated their ticket for the quarter-finals of the JO 2024 (26-29). This victory was built in the first half (14-11), thanks in particular to the efficiency of Laura Glauzer. Discreet at the start of the competition, the goalkeeper was breathtaking against the Brazilian shots (14/33, at 42%). In attack, Pauletta Foppa excelled (7 goals) as did Horacek (4 goals). We will find the French team this Thursday, August 1, at 4 p.m., against Angola, but the essential is already acquired with a ticket for the next round of the competition.
20:27 – France concedes a twentieth goal (60th, 26-20)
Cardoso found a small hole, in a tight corner, to deceive Glauser.
8:25 p.m. – Les Bleues have activated management mode (25-19, 59th)
Now, we just have to avoid injury at the end of France – Brazil.
20:23 – Horacek takes things in hand (24-18, 57th)
She’s the only one left in the French rear base! Every time, her rebound shot works wonders!
20:21 – We are entering the last five minutes (23-17, 55th)
Brazil use their final timeout to try to keep hope alive. Krumbholz multiplies the rotations to give rhythm to his entire squad.
20:19 – Horacek restores order in the French house (23-16, 54th)
After several French failures, she scored a beautiful goal with the help of a rebound.
20:16 – Zaadi is cursed (22-16, 53rd)
The center half fails to score in this game. However, she remains active in the attacking game.
20:12 – We are entering the last ten minutes (22-15, 50th)
The match has lost momentum for several minutes! France is running the clock.
20:10 – We are witnessing a demonstration! (22-14, 49th)
Well offset by Grace Zaadi, Granier gives a little more sparkle to this success. Brazil is stunned and without a solution.
20:09 – Foppa scores a series of goals (21-13, 46th)
The pivot rules in her zone. Brazil is unable to counter the power and efficiency of the Frenchwoman!
20:08 – France takes off (20-13, 46th)
Brazil is lowering its flag in front of the French strike force! Foppa takes advantage of this to increase his statistics sheet.
20:06 – Glauser is in full show (19-13, 44th)
The room is screaming Laura Glauser’s name! The goalkeeper is full of confidence for the rest of these 2024 Olympics!
20:02 – Kanor, it’s gold! (19-13, 41st)
Coming out of a timeout, the Frenchwoman plays her duel before placing the ball in the top corner! It’s the biggest gap in this France – Brazil match!
20:01 – Here comes Foppa again! (18-13, 40th)
Often found at the start of the game, the pivot had been quite discreet for over a quarter of an hour. She was well served by Nze Minko.
19:59 – WHAT A GOAL! (17-12, 38th)
Horacek sends a wonderful hidden pass to Valentini! It’s a kung-fu that sets the room on fire! What a pass from the center half, with his back to his opponents!