France v Brazil
France (9) v Brazil (4)
The National Anthems are sung out enthusiastically from both parts, and the referee then blows the whistle.
Right away, Brazil puts pressure on. France does not touch the ball for the first two minutes!
Female Brazilian player no. 6 gives Brazil the lead. France then puts in two goals between the Brazilian keepers legs.
France in the lead!
A goal on penalty and another one by no. 6 gives Brazil another lead, what a great pendulum-match to attend.
Before half time France puts in another two and lead by 4-3. Will that pattern continue in the second half?
It would not. Los Brasileños were still good with the ball, but their organization on the pitch a mess. France's new lineup with no. 7 and no. 8 also played a role. France won 2nd half with 5-1. The one Brazilian goal was a ball heroically conquered by female player no. 6 and safely put under the keeper.
France take the 5th place in the Cape Town Trophy and will rank 21 on the new rank lists.
By Kristian Lytken Laursen