FRANCE – NORTH MACEDONIA. An ideal start to the match for the French team, which is already taking a big advantage against a team from North Macedonia which is struggling offensively this Saturday, November 5th.
18:34 – The gap widens (10-3)
The correction is getting heavier for North Macedonians in this France – North Macedonia. These are similar phases of play with counter phases that allow Olivier Krumbholz’s players to go well ahead.
6:32 p.m. – Béatrice Edwige seems to be in pain (8-3)
The pivot of the Bleues Béatrice Edwige comes out in tears after taking a finger in the eye from Gichevska.
6:31 p.m. – The Lassource lob (8-3)
The Blues widen the gap in this France – North Macedonia thanks to a nice lob from Coralie Lassource on a quick pass from Darleux.
18:29 – What a save from Darleux (7-3)
The goalkeeper of the France team is undoubtedly the best French in this first period. Cléopatre Darleux makes a huge save against Ristovska who was alone.
6:28 p.m. – A lot of misses, the goalkeepers shine (7-3)
Like this action where the two goalkeepers chained a parade each, the doors shine and leave the outfield players speechless in this first act of this France – North Macedonia where 10 small goals were scored in 22 minutes.
18:26 – North Macedonia come back to three points (6-3)
Les Bleues are experiencing a slightly more troubled period with a new North Macedonian goal. These come back to three lengths.
18:25 – Krumbholz time out (6-2)
Olivier Krumbholz takes his first time out in this France – North Macedonia and asks his team to be more creative in this meeting.
18:23 – 67% shooting efficiency for Les Bleues (6-2)
The French are at 67% in shooting since the start of this France – North Macedonia. Opposite, the North Macedonians are only 22%.
18:22 – A two minutes for Horacek (6-2)
Tamara Horacek leaves for two minutes in this France – North Macedonia when she had just entered. The locals take advantage of this directly to score a second goal.
18:21 – Micevska makes another save (5-1)
Micevska releases a new big parade in this France – North Macedonia. The Nice door seems boosted tonight.
18:19 – North Macedonia unlocks its counter (5-1)
After fifteen minutes of play in this France – North Macedonia, the locals finally unlock their counter on a small mistake by Darleux.
6:17 p.m. – New stoppage for Darleux (4-0)
Cléopatre Darleux is in good shape in these first 15 minutes of this France – North Macedonia.
18:15 – Two minutes against Jankulovska
The player from Skopje takes a two minutes after a foul in this France – North Macedonia. The public seems dejected at the start of the meeting.
18:14 – The first parade of Micevska (4-0)
The Nice goalkeeper makes a first parade in this France – North Macedonia and responds to Darleux.
6:13 p.m. – Darleux stoppage (4-0)
Cléopatre Darleux makes her first save in this France – North Macedonia after a timid shot from the North Macedonian right winger.
18:11 – Lots of lost balls (3-0)
Since the start of this France – North Macedonia, both teams have accumulated a lot of waste in their game and there are only three goals in 10 minutes of play.
18:08 – Les Bleues hold defensively (3-0)
This France – North Macedonia is off to a good start for Les Bleues who have just added a third goal. They still haven’t conceded a single goal.
18:07 – Foppa gets up (2-0)
Foppa takes the ball in the face and gets up after a few seconds on the ground. The player of the France team leaves temporarily to regain her senses.
18:05 – Djatevska is cautioned (2-0)
Djatevska takes a yellow card from the start of this France – North Macedonia and sends Alicia Toublanc 7 meters away. She converts.
18:03 – The first goal (1-0)
The first goal of this France – North Macedonia is for Nze-Minko. Les Bleues are launched while their opponents continue to miss.
18:01 – Darleux’s failed raise (0-0)
After a North Macedonian failure in this France – North Macedonia, Cléopatre Darleux tries to revive quickly but it’s too long.
6:00 p.m. – Let’s go! (0-0)
The duo of Bosnian referees of this France – North Macedonia kicks off in Skopje. Les Bleues are entering the running in this Euro 2022 women’s handball.
17:55 – Kick-off is approaching
There are only five minutes left before the kick-off of this France – North Macedonia is given. The two selections entered the A1 Arena in Skopje and sang their national anthems.
17:49 – Les Bleues dominate in direct confrontations
In the recent history of women’s handball, this France – North Macedonia will be the sixth. Of the previous five, Les Bleues have won four games. But the last clash between the two selections dates back to December 4, 2012.
17:42 – The other two teams in Group C
This France – North Macedonia is the first poster of group C of this Euro 2022 women’s handball. The other match will be between the Netherlands and Romania at 8:30 p.m. Les Bleues obviously remain the big favorites to finish at the top of this group even if the first three places qualify for the next round.