JO 2024. France – Belgium: the Blues finally reactive, live

Belgium, European champion, stands in the way of the Blues towards the Olympic final. Beaten last year by the “Belgian Cats” at the EURO, the French want to take their revenge.

22:36 – 34' – Two more points by Johannès (54-51)

The Belgians make a series of fouls under the circle, Johannès makes two free throws and gives his team a 3-point advantage

22:34 – 33' – Rupert puts France back in front (52-51)

Liana Rupert's rage after her two free throws made and which allow the Blues to move back in front on the scoreboard.

22:32 – 32' – Ayayi impeccable shooting (50-51)

Two successful free throws from Ayayi, more than a point difference between France and Belgium

22:28 – 30' – Only 3 points left (48-51)

Thanks to two free throws from Gaby Williams, the Blues come back to 3 points before the last quarter.

3 points for Salaun on a nice counter, France comes back to 5 points

22:23 – Claessens responds to Fauthoux

Claessens responds to a basket by Fauthoux. 51-43 for Belgium

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22:22 – 27' – Gaby Williams again with the baton (41-46)

Superb three-point basket by Gaby Williams, France returns to five points

22:20 – 26' – Things are looking better for the French (38-46)

Gaby Williams infiltrates the Belgian defense and scores a nice basket (38-46)

22:16 – 24' – Rupert relieves the Blues (36-46)

Rupert is precise on a prize shot and reduces the gap to 10 points. The French are looking for a second wind

22:13 – 23' – Gaby Williams signals the French reaction (33-46)

Finally a basket for the Blues after 7 minutes of drought, it's Gaby Williams who scores 2 points

22:11 – 22' – Julie Vanloo hurts the Blues (31-41)

While Topane has brought in Fauthoux, Julie Vanloo scores a superb 3-point basket (31-44), 13 points difference in favor of the Belgian Cats

22:09 – 21' – Too easy for Belgium (31-41)

A 3-point basket for Massey then another 2 points for Weesseman. 31-41 for Belgium. It's been over 5 minutes since the French scored

22:08 – Start of the second half

It's back to Bercy Arena. The Blues are five points behind

The French are being pushed around by the Belgians who have just scored (16-2) against the Blues in 6 minutes. A reaction is expected after the break.

21:51 – 20' – Les Bleues in a complicated period (31-36)

Les Bleues miss all their offensive attempts. Vanloo adds 2 points to Belgium's lead

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