Full of confidence before the big start. France reassured itself on the accounting level by offering a great success against Vietnam (7-0), Friday in Orleans, for its last friendly match before the Euro (July 6-31). After the success – already wide against Cameroon (4-0) – the record seems perfect. But what’s the point of learning lessons after a string of goals against such opposition?
There was no game. As if the two teams were not playing in the same court as the French seemed to have everything under control. Without forcing their talent. A feeling of ease which can prove to be counter-productive and raises the question of the usefulness of the programming of such a match by the Federation.
Diani scores points
So, of course, not everything is to be thrown away for Corinne Deacon and her players. In attack, Kadidiatou Diani was back in the eleven and did good thanks to his percussion game. On the bench against Cameroon, the winger made differences during each of her percussions and took the opportunity to plant two goals and deliver an assist, during a one-sided first half. On the other side, Delphine Cascarino also showed herself to her advantage. At the peak, Marie-Antoinette Katoto was expected. After his very recent extension at PSG for three seasons, the goleador responded by scoring his first goal of the preparation.
In the midfield, Clara Matéo clashes. The middle of Paris FC is getting thicker and thicker with her slaughter and her technique. Regarding the defense, it is difficult to draw anything from this meeting, except that the evening must have been long for Pauline Peyraud-Magnin. The Juventus goalkeeper could not repeat her ranges given the few balls touched. But it will quickly be put to use for the Euro. Because, facing Italy for their entry into the running on Sunday July 10, there is no doubt that the opposition will have nothing to do with that of Vietnam.