A group D of death, here is what Euro 2025 offers us with three major nations such as England, France and the Netherlands. The first day, the Tricolores dominated the English (2-1) while the Dutchwind believed the Wales (3-0). The second day was going on this Wednesday and England reacted well by exploding the Netherlands (4-0). From then on, France could take a big step towards qualification this evening against the Welsh. For this meeting, the coach Laurent Bonadei operated on seven changes. Thus, Melween N'Dongala and Thiniba Samoura began in defense when Sandie Toletti and Amel Majri were aligned in the middle. Placed at the forefront, Clara Mateo benefited from the support of Melvine Malard and Kadidiatou Diani on the wings. For their part, the Welshmen bet on a 4-3-3 with Ceri Holland and Ffion Alys Morgan to accompany the manager Jessica Fishlock.
And quickly, France put rhythm in the game. Served in the surface by Grace Geyoro, Clara Mateo passed close to scoring quickly, but Safia Middleton-Patel pushed (7th). On the corner that followed, Selma Bacha struck towards the penalty spot. Under the pressure of Kadidiatou Diani, Angharad Jane James-Turner pushed in the axis and that benefited Clara Mateo. On the lookout, the tricolor quickly unlocked the situation (1-0, 8th). An ideal start for the players of Laurent Bonadei who maintained the pressure in the opposing camp with the desire to drive the nail. Nevertheless, the situation was going to evolve to the advantage of Welsh. Launched on the left, Ceri Holland returned to the surface and focused on the penalty spot. Melween N'Dongala intervened and the ball bounced on Alice Sombath before returning to Ceri Holland. Involuntarily, she found her teammate, the veterant Jessica Fishlock who equalized (1-1, 14th). This was cooling the French and the Welshmen resumed colors.
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The Blue recovered on a free kick from Selma Bacha who finished in the stands (22nd). Similar from a few minutes later on a distant strike from Melvine Malard (29th). But just before the break, it was the French who were going to hurt with a foray into the surface where Clara Mateo was hung in an illegal way since the referee whistled penalty (44th). Kadidiatou Diani was responsible for hitting the penalty and even if the goalkeeper died the ball, the latter finished at the bottom of the nets (2-1, 45th). Upon returning from the locker room, France returned with good intentions. Pressure high on Safia Middleton-Patel, Clara Mateo recovered the ball and served withdraw Amel Majri who was going to conclude on the right of the Welsh goal (3-1, 53rd).
But the Welshmen did not abandon the image of Ceri Holland who made Alice Sombath dance on the right of the surface with her percussion, but crossed his shot too much on the left (58th). Launched on the right by Clara Mateo decidedly at the origin of all the good shots, Kadidiatou Diani focused on the right side towards the first post. Safia Middleton-Patel was missing her intervention and just behind her, Grace Geyoro followed to push the ball to the bottom of the nets (4-1, 63rd). In an exceptional evening, Clara Mateo was even close to the double, but this time Safia Middleton-Patel was narrowly intervened to capture the sphere (68th). Subsequently, the game was more chopped, but France won 4-1 without really trembling. Not yet qualified, the Blue will not have to lose more than two goals on Sunday the Netherlands. Wales is almost eliminated.
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