13,557 spectators
The stadium is full, but too small to guarantee a real World Cup atmosphere on Tuesday.
DOUBLE THE SUMMER!!!
From the head, once again, Le Sommer punishes the Moroccans who had nevertheless resumed the second period well. She benefits from excellent work by the newcomer, Vicky Becho, whose stung center is a real caviar for the top scorer of Les Bleues. 92nd goal for her and 4th for Les Bleues in this match!
69′
Ait El Haj made another gross foul on Bacha, who had moved to the left side. No second card, for the referee of the meeting. The free kick that follows comes to nothing.
67′
Two chances in quick succession on the Blue side: first Geyoro, who failed to strike after being well served by Diani, then Karchaoui, alone in her race. It is caught in front of the surface.
First changes
Sandie Toletti gave way to Vicky Becho, scorer against Panama. On the Moroccan side, Nakkach, Tagnout and Lahmari are out. Fleury player Sarah Kassi has entered.
63′
Oh the dangerous center in the Moroccan surface! The trajectory, which seemed to find Diani, surprises Le Sommer when it arrives at his feet. Too bad because the Moroccan goalkeeper was very advanced.
59′
The Chebbak-Ouzraoui duo is still acting up when the first launches the second in depth. Peyraud-Magnin is vigilant.
57′
Big foul by Ait El Haj on Eugénie Le Sommer, who is well behind the French striker. She receives the first yellow of the game.
55′
Geyoro is much more visible in this second period, while the first mainly highlighted Bacha, Diani and Dali. The Parisian shows herself in the middle axis and creates a few chances.
53′
Another nice action on the Moroccan side! An error in the blue defense benefits Chebbak, strong on the pressing on Geyoro. Then Ouzraoui, with a wheel, gets rid of his vis-à-vis. It is finally taken over by the Blue.
50′
The Moroccans are much more aggressive in this second period. They press higher, project forward. Hence this first opportunity.
49′
First opportunity for the Atlas Lionesses with the Jraidi race! The ball is too long.
Kick off the second half!
3-0 at halftime, here we go again for this match between Les Bleues and the Atlas Lionesses.
Morning schedule for the next round
Be careful, plan to get up early for the quarter-final between the winner of this match and Australia: it will be this Saturday at 9 a.m., and it will of course be commented live on the Parisian live.
The stats don’t lie
At half-time, the statistics leave no room for doubt: 70% possession for Les Bleues, 7 shots to 0… and some 400 French assists against 140 between the Atlas Lionesses.
It’s halftime!
3-0 at the break, a clean and flawless score for Les Bleues who are heading straight for the quarter-finals, with a match against Australia in their sights! Diani, Dali and Le Sommer are the scorers for Les Bleues.
We are almost at the end of the 3 minutes of additional time
Reasonable stoppages, but there weren’t many interruptions or fouls. France masters its subject in the face of overwhelmed Moroccans.
Your questions, our answers
Hello Agathe, How many goals does the player Eugénie Le Sommer score in total as a player for the France team?
Tai
Hello Tai. With Les Bleues, Eugénie Le Sommer scored her 91st goal today. This is much more than his male counterpart, top scorer for the France team, Olivier Giroud (54 goals).
The quarters, a formality for the Blue
Since 2011, the France team has always reached the top 8 of a World Cup. They were eliminated by Germany in 2015 and then by the United States in 2019. For the moment, they are on track to join this stage of the competition again.
41′
Oh the strike of Toletti !!! The midfielder recovers a ball cleared by Benzina on a cross from Bacha. His recovery is powerful, aerial, but falls into the gloves of Er-Rmichi.
Le Sommer and Diani, a shocking duo
The two players have been dreaming since the start of the World Cup. Both scorers today, Diani also delivered the decisive pass for her future club teammate, at Olympique Lyonnais.
37′
Little lull after this tornado of goals, the French are turning.
Your questions, our answers
Hello, Where are the French women in the ranking of the top scorers in the competition?
Mossane
Hello Mossane, thank you for your question! With this goal, Diani joins the podium of scorers, with 4 goals. The Japanese Hinata Miyazawa (5 goals) dominates the ranking.
29′
Diani is everywhere and shifts Bacha to the left side! Nice strike from the Lyonnaise.
27′
Total panic in the defense of Morocco. Benzina and her teammates are struggling to clear the blue offensives. Again, we came very close to 4-0!
25′
The Moroccans sink completely. They have not seen the light of day since the start of the match and pay cash for their careless errors.
23′ THE SOMMER FOR THE 3-0
Diani fights well from the side to recover the ball. A successful counter finds Le Sommer in the area, who scores his 91st goal in the selection!! It is obviously the best scorer in the history of the Blue. 3-0!!
20′ AND TWO WITH DALI!!
Kenza Dali’s shot from the flat of the foot finds the inside post. What a strike! Originally, it was also her, very fit, who swerved towards Diani on the right. The neo-Lyonnaise goes back on Dali, who scores. Already 2-0!!
Your questions, our answers
Who will face the blues if they win?
Arthur B
Hello Arthur B, thank you for your question. This France-Morocco is the last eighth to be played, the opponent of the winner is therefore already known: it will be Australia, the host country. The Matildas eliminated Denmark (2-0) and recorded the return of their captain Sam Kerr.
15 ‘BUT DE DIANIIIII
What a face from Kadidiatou Dianiiii! Sublime one-two between Bacha and Sakina Karchaoui, who sends a delicious cross to Diani. Lonely in the middle of three Moroccan players, she takes advantage of the poor positioning of the goalkeeper to place her head. 1-0!!!
13:15
A small stadium and little atmosphere…
We don’t hear many people in this Hindmarsh Stadium… The majority of the supporters are Moroccan, but there are too few, despite full stands: 13,500 for this round of 16 of the World Cup.
12′
Bacha sets fire to the Moroccan surface! After a nice defensive gesture from Chebbak on a cross from Le Sommer, she recovers the ball and shoots, but once again the goalkeeper saves the day.
7′
Dianiii! A little dribble to break free from two defenders and cross, it’s beautiful! But the Moroccan goalkeeper is vigilant.
6′
Les Bleues continue their good start with a nice aerial cross from Selma Bacha. Le Sommer on reception misses his header but Dali is on the rebound. It’s a good start.
1 ‘
First thrill on the right side with Kenza Dali, privileged at the start of the match.
13:00
The kick is given !
The two selections begin their duel for a place in the quarter-finals in front of 13,500 supporters in this small stadium in Adelaide.
12:54
The players make their entrance!
The anthems will soon be ringing out at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide.
12:48
The composition of the Atlas Lionesses
Anissa Lahmari, scorer against Colombia and great friend of Geyoro and Karchaoui, started well despite uncertainty before the match. AS FAR player Nouhaila Benzina, the first veiled woman to play in a World Cup match, is also in central defence.
12:45
Cool weather in Adelaide
Just over ten degrees at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide (Australia). Only 15 minutes before kick-off!
12:32
Start of the game in 30 minutes!
Les Bleues begin their warm-up.
12:16
Morocco in the final phase, anything but a coincidence
Even if it is their first participation, the Lionesses of the Atlas have been prepared in the best possible way by their coach, the federation and their clubs. Read behind the scenes of the rise of women’s football in Morocco right here.
12:13
A special encounter
Most of the protagonists of this meeting already know each other… The recognition of the lawn is warm between the two selections.
11:57
Colombia qualify against Jamaica!
The Reggae Girlz, who appeared in the France group, lost against the Cafeteras (1-0). A nice goal from Usme qualified the Colombians in the quarter-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history. They will find England in the next round!
Usme qualified Colombia for the quarter-finals with their goal against Jamaica. AFP
11:54
The composition of the Blues
Renard returns to 4-4-2 for this match. Here is the full composition:
Peyraud-Magnin – Perisset, De Almeida, Renard ©, Karchaoui – Dali, Geyoro, Toletti, Bacha-Diani, The Summer.
11:52
Maëlle Lakrar, injured in the thigh, gives way to De Almeida
The Montpellier player was uncertain, diminished by discomfort in the left thigh. It is the Parisian Elisa De Almeida who takes her place in central defense alongside Wendie Renard.
11:51
H-1 !
The kick-off will be given in a little over an hour between the Blue and the Lionesses of the Atlas.
11:49
Pedros: “I’ll be happy to eliminate them”
Reynald Pedros, ex-coach of OL women between 2017 and 2019 and current coach of Morocco, knows the French women well. But no scruples: the French is aiming for victory. Read the article here.
And meanwhile… the other match of the day
The second meeting of this Tuesday August 8 opposes Colombia, first of the group H, to the Jamaicans. So far, the Cafeteras are leading 1-0.
Renard finds a country he knows well
Coach of the Atlas Lions between 2016 and 2019, Hervé Renard is preparing to challenge one of his favorite countries. Read the article here.
