France produced one other dominant efficiency to beat Wales 4-1 at Euro 2025.
Regardless of a spirited displaying from the guests, significantly within the first half, Les Bleues’ high quality shone by way of to all however e book their place within the knockout phases of the match.
The hosts got here flying out of the blocks and located the again of the online simply eight minutes in.
Clara Mateo was rewarded for her early vitality with a well-taken purpose, smashing a right-footed shot into the highest proper nook after a flurry of corners and blocked makes an attempt.
Nevertheless, Wales responded to the deficit. Simply 5 minutes later, Ceri Holland arrange Jess Fishlock, who slotted calmly previous Pauline Peyraud-Magnin.
After a short VAR overview, the purpose was given, and the sport was stage at 1-1, sparking hope of a possible miracle in Switzerland.
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France regained management earlier than the break. A slipshod foul by Holland within the field allowed Diani to revive the lead from the spot, calmly changing in first-half stoppage time.
The second half noticed France flip the screw. Within the 53rd minute, Amel Majri prolonged the lead with a low drive throughout purpose after being picked out by Mateo.
France’s build-up play was proving to be high class, and the Welsh defence started to tire below sustained stress. Ten minutes later, Geyoro sealed the win. After intelligent work on the fitting by Diani, she reacted quickest to fireplace residence from shut vary, making it 4-1 and placing the end result past doubt.
Wales had their possibilities. Substitute Hannah Cain offered a spark late on, and Josie Inexperienced got here shut twice within the 82nd minute – first with a blocked shot, then drawing a pointy save from Peyraud-Magnin.
Regardless of a flurry of late efforts and some harmful corners, the Welsh couldn’t discover a method again into the sport.
Wales now head into their recreation towards England figuring out it can take an entire miracle to advance.
