The Les Bleues maintained their hundred percent record in the competition following a hard fought 1-0 win against Nigeria.Wendy Renard scored the decisive goal from the spot 12 minutes from time . It was the centre-back’s third goal of the competition following her brace in the opening game against Korea Republic.
The hosts were made to sweat for the win as the Super Falcons produced a resolute performance against an opponent who defeated them 8-0 in a friendly encounter over a year ago.
Diacre said after the game that her players gave their all in the encounter and also expressed happiness with the outcome of the game.
“No, I think I’m always going to be asking my players to go that one step further. Yes, we were able to secure this third win, even though it wasn’t easy for us. I think because it was so difficult, it makes the win all the sweeter,” she told reporters after the game.
France finished top of the group with nine points from three games, while Norway who defeated Korea Republic 2-1 in another Group A encounter also on Monday came second with six points.
The Super Falcons who finished in third position with just three points from three games are hoping to pick a slot among the four best third-placed placed teams.
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