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GROUP A
France’s passage to the knockout stage began with a joyous whirlwind, South Korea being blown away in front of a rapturous 45,000 fans, with president Emmanuel Macron heading the guest list
On their Parc des Princes debut, the French players looked nervous, but once the game began Corinne Diacre’s team overran the Koreans. Kadidiatou Diani and Amandine Henry combined for Eugenie Le Sommer’s ninth-minute opener, and two thumping headers from corners by Wendie Renard followed before Henry capped a comprehensive victory with a sumptuous late goal
In Reims the following day, Norway’s players were finally able to put the debate over Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg’s absence behind them as they eased to a 3-0 victory over Nigeria. All the goals came
