The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New Zealand.
The lead: Impressive France book quarterfinal date with Matildas
ADELAIDE, Australia — After a poor performance in their opening 0-0 draw against Jamaica, France coach Hervé Renard warned everyone: “Kadidiatou Diani will soon be at her best again.”
The PSG striker has proved him right since: an assist against Brazil, three goals against Panama, one goal and two assists against Morocco. Diani is on fire, and like her, France are going from strength to strength.
Les Bleues destroyed Morocco 4-0, with three goals between the 15th and 23rd minutes in the most impressive spell of football we have seen during the knockout round so far. The movement, triangles, patterns of play and combinations were outstanding. Diani’s goal came from a wonderful move between Élisa De Almeida, Sakina Karchaoui and Selma Bacha. Kenza Dali‘s came from a superb one-two with Diani. Eugénie Le Sommer added a third after a mistake at the back, and the game was pretty much over as soon as it started.
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