It was important to score a second goal before the break, we did even better," France coach Corinne Diacre told a news conference. You can only transcend yourself when you hear 45,000 people sing La Marseillaise," woman of the match Wendie Renard told reporters. France skipper Amandine Henry controlled the midfield with a firm grip and deft touch, while strikers Eugenie Le Sommer and Delphine Cascarino were constant threats. Renard made amends after 35 minutes, the powerful central defender thumping a header home for her 21st international goal. She added another headed goal to make it 3-0 on the stroke of halftime of what was rapidly becoming a non-contest.

Source: The Star June 07, 2019 21:15 UTC