Les Bleues only needed a draw to triumph in the Tournoi de France. They did better, offering themselves, in addition to the honorary title, a promising victory, five months before the Euro in England (July 6 to 31).
Three days after having battled against the Brazilians (2-1), the French footballers, with an eleven which looked like a typical team, made a strong impression by dominating the Dutch European champions (3-1), this Tuesday evening , at the Océane stadium in Le Havre.
The double for Katoto
Corinne Deacon’s players, already victorious in this friendly event during the first edition in 2020, won thanks to a double from Marie-Antoinette Katoto (25th, 74th) and a goal from their captain Wendie Renard (20th from the penalty spot) .
They end the February rally with three wins (adding the 5-0 win over Finland) and have ten straight wins, a first under Corinne Deacon.
Before the European Championship, the coach, who carried out multiple tests during this Tournoi de France, will still have a gathering in April, for the qualifying matches for the 2023 World Cup, to refine her choices.