France defeat Brazil 2-1 in the last minutes at the Women’s World Cup

Captain Wendy Renard’s header 7 minutes before the end of the clash secured France’s 2-1 victory against Brazil at Brisbane’s Lang Park today as Herve Renard’s team won their 1^st game in Group F at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

A huge win for @EquipedeFranceF which opens up Group F! 👏

What a match! 🙌#BeyondGreatness | #FIFAWWC

— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 29, 2023

Wendy finished Selma Bacha’s assist after a corner with a downward header that left Brazilian goalkeeper Leticia helpless to secure all the 3 points for her nation after France started the tournament with a disappointing goalless draw vs. Jamaica in the past weekend.

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Eugenie Le Sommer netted for Les Bleues in the 17^th minute with a header.

Debinha scored for Brazil to tie the match in the 58^th minute after a rebound after Kerolin’s shot. However, Renard had the final say in the match and secured all the points for the French national team as they remain undefeated after the first 2 matches, and Les Bleues are currently in 1^st place in the group with 4 points.

That winning feeling! 😁

Three big points for France as they defeat Brazil. 👏@EquipedeFranceF | #FIFAWWC

— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 29, 2023