22:57 – France beats New Zealand and qualifies for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympics (1-2)
Stunned after its defeat against Canada in regulation time, France raised its head against New Zealand (1-2). Les Bleues were able to count on a great Marie-Antoinette Katotowho scored a new double (22nd and 50th). With five goals, the PSG striker is the top scorer of these 2024 Olympics. Just before the break, against the run of play, Taylor equalized with a superb volley (42nd). With this second success in this campaign, France regains the leader’s place at the expense of Colombia, who lost to Canada (1-0). Les Bleues thus join Brazil, Saturday evening at 9 p.m., in the quarter-finals of the queen of competitions. The match will take place in Nantes, near La Beaujoire.
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22:50 – Diani wins a final corner (90th + 5)
The Blues start the clock ticking. Meanwhile, Karchaoui joins the bench. France will finish with ten men.
22:48 – We enter additional time (90th)
There will be six extra minutes in this New Zealand – France! In the other match, Canada still leads against Colombia (1-0).
22:43 – Karchaoui remains on the ground (89th)
The French team defender complains about her left thigh. It’s a big blow!
22:41 – France makes two changes! (83rd)
Unlucky this evening with three posts to her name, Cascarino is replaced by Le Sommer. Mbock gives way to Périsset!
22:39 – Parc OL celebrates Léon Marchand’s new gold medal! (81st)
The French swimmer has just won another gold medal in the 200-meter breaststroke! The crowd is screaming: “LÉ-ON, LÉ-ON, LÉ-ON.” It’s the magic of JO 2024 !
22:34 – Diani missed a great opportunity (77th)
Five meters out, the attacker failed to put the ball in the back of the net! She was taken over by a defender!
22:30 – France makes a change (74th)
Active in this part, Bacha returns to the bench to an ovation. She is replaced by Toletti.
22:28 – Cascarino does not get discouraged (71st)
Despite hitting the post three times, the winger returns to the attack. Her volley was pushed away by Leat!
22:27 – Bacha recovers well (69th)
The defender had been distracted by a deep ball, but she managed to get back to it thanks to her speed.
22:24 – Diani hesitated too much! (65th)
On the rebound of a save by Leat, the attacker was unable to push the ball into the back of the net. France is looking for a third goal.
22:22 – One point score on Colombia – Canada! (62nd)
The Canadians have just scored through Gilles. France consolidates its first place. Colombia would need two goals to not move into the lead.
22:21 – France makes two changes (63rd)
We are already thinking about the quarter-final of the 2024 Olympics in Renard’s mind: Geyoro and Katoto return to the bench, Diani and Dali will finish this New Zealand – France!
22:18 – France accelerates again (62nd)
New Zealand can no longer string together two passes. Les Bleues are putting on a lot of pressure, with impact.
22:15 – Cascarino hits the post again! (60th)
At the edge of the penalty area, the winger unleashes a powerful shot that hits the right angle! We could read her reaction on her lips: “It’s not possible.” It’s her third post of the evening!