2024 Olympics. New Zealand – France: the Blues go to the quarter-finals… the summary

Under pressure, France has pushed aside New Zealand ;élande thanks to a double from Katoto (1-2). À La Beaujoire in Nantes, the Blues will face Brazil, Saturday at 9 p.m., in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympics.

New Zealand 1 : 2

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Stunned after its defeat against Canada in regulation time, France raised its head against New Zealand (1-2). Les Bleues were able to count on a great Marie-Antoinette Katoto, who scored another double (22nd and 50th). With five goals, the PSG striker is the best scorer of these 2024 Olympics. Just before the break, against the run of play, Taylor equalized with a superb volley (42nd). With this second success in this campaign, France regains the leading position at the expense of Colombia, who lost to Canada (1-0). Les Bleues thus join Brazil, Saturday evening at 9 p.m., in the quarter-finals of the queen of competitions. The match will take place in Nantes, on the de La Beaujoire. 

22:50 – Diani wins a last corner (90th+5)

Les Bleues keep the clock ticking. Meanwhile, Karchaoui joins the bench. France will finish at ten. 

22:48 – We're entering extra time (90th)

There will be six extra minutes in this New Zealand – France! In the other match, Canada is still leading against Colombia (1-0). 

22:43 – Karchaoui remains on the ground (89th)

The defender of the French team complains about her left thigh. It's a big blow!

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22:41 – France makes two changes! (83rd)

Unlucky tonight with three posts to her credit, Cascarino is replaced by Le Sommer. Mbock gives up her place to Périsset! 

The French swimmer has just won a new gold medal in the 200-meter breaststroke! The crowd shouts: "LÉ-ON, LÉ-ON, LÉ-ON." That's the magic of the 2024 Olympics! 

22:34 – Diani missed a great opportunity (77th)

&Five meters out, the attacker was unable to put the ball in the back of the net! She was taken down by a defender! 

22:30 – France makes a change (74th)

Active in this game, Bacha returns to the bench to an ovation. She is replaced by Toletti. 

22:28 – Cascarino does not lose heart (71st)

Despite hitting the post three times, the winger returns to the board. Her volley was pushed back by Leat! 

22:27 – Bacha recovers well (69th)

The defender had been distracted by a deep ball, but she managed to get back on the line thanks to her speed.

22:24 – Diani hesitated too much! (65th)

On the rebound of a save by Leat, the attacker was unable to push the ball into the back of the net. France is looking for a third goal.

22:22 – One point score on Colombia – Canada! (62nd)

The Canadians have just scored through Gilles. France consolidates its first place. It would take two Colombian goals to not move up to the qualification of leader. 

22:21 – France makes two changes (63rd)

We are already thinking about the quarter-final of the 2024 Olympic Games in Renard's mind: Geyoro and Katoto return to the bench, Diani and Dali will finish this New Zealand – France! 

22:18 – France accelerates to new (62nd)

New Zealand can no longer string together two passes. The Blues are putting on a lot of pressure, with impact. 

22:15 – Cascarino hits the post again! (60th)

&At the edge of the penalty area, the winger unleashes a powerful shot that hits the right-hand side! We could read his reaction on his lips: “This is not possible.” It's his third pole of the evening!

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