Women’s Euro 2022 – Les Bleues crush Italy (5-1) for their entry into the running

Apart from a hot entry alert, masterfully repelled by Peyraud-Magnin (3rd), the Blues completely outclassed their opponents in this first act. Focused, applied and determined, they succeeded in almost everything they undertook. For a record of five goals at the break. Geyoro (1-0, 8th) and Katoto (2-0, 11th), both opportunists after a cross, initially showed the way perfectly.

A correction, then a logical release

The opportunities keep coming. Katoto even finds the post of the head (15th). Before the knockout with three goals in seven minutes. A powerful shot from 20 meters from Cascarino (3-0, 38th), followed by two new goals from Geyoro. A face-to-face won full of composure (4-0, 40th) and a resumption of the right to the penalty spot on a cross (5-0, 45th). The Habs completely flew over the debates and made an impression.

After such a display, it was logical to see the team loosen up a bit. At the same time as noticing the awakening of stung Italians, who did everything to reduce the score. They were rewarded for their efforts thanks to a victorious header from Piemonte (5-1, 76th), entered a few minutes earlier (74th). Bacha (90th+2) and Peyraud-Magnin (90th+5) then did what was necessary to preserve this good lead and the beautiful smiles at the end of the match. Enough to calmly approach the next meeting against Belgium, next Thursday (kick-off at 9 p.m.).