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Brazil pulls off the holdup and shatters the Blues' dream!
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games gave the French women's football team a cruel end. Les Bleues, carried by the enthusiasm of the French public, lost in the quarter-finals to Brazil, 0-1. A goal conceded at the very end of the match, following a defensive misunderstanding, was enough to shatter the hopes of Hervé Renard's players.
From the very first minutes, the match proved to be a fierce battle. The two teams engaged in a merciless battle in midfield. The Brazilians, known for their fighting spirit and physicality, quickly put intense pressure on the French, disrupting their game and preventing them from developing their attacking football.
Les Bleues tried to find space, but the Brazilian defenders were solid and vigilant. Attempts to penetrate the opponent's area were rare and often blocked. The slow and choppy pace of the match got on the nerves of the players and the crowd. A turning point could have come in the first half when Wendie Renard, the captain of Les Bleues, was brought down in the penalty area. The referee awarded a penalty, but Amel Majri, who was tasked with taking it, saw her attempt blocked by the Brazilian goalkeeper. This miss was a hard blow for the French, who could have taken the lead and thus changed the course of the match.
Football cruelty, France stumbles at the end of the match
Football is a sport where matches are often decided on details. And that is what happened during this match. On a harmless touchline, a misunderstanding between two French players allowed the Brazilians to project themselves forward. Taking advantage of this error, Portilho adjusted his shot to deceive the French goalkeeper in the 82nd minute. A cruel goal, scored in the last minutes of the match, which plunged the Blues into despair.
The French will have regrets about this match. They lacked realism in front of goal, and were unable to convert the few chances they created. In addition, some individual errors, particularly in defense, were costly. Despite everything, the players showed a great state of mind and great determination.
This elimination in the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games is a great disappointment for French supporters, who had dreamed of seeing their team win a gold medal on home soil.
