{"id":145470,"date":"2025-06-04T02:16:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T02:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/france-secures-victory-in-iceland-completing-a-flawless-journey-without-shining-too-brightly\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T02:16:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T02:16:24","slug":"france-secures-victory-in-iceland-completing-a-flawless-journey-without-shining-too-brightly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/france-secures-victory-in-iceland-completing-a-flawless-journey-without-shining-too-brightly\/","title":{"rendered":"France secures victory in Iceland, completing a flawless journey without shining too brightly."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Zapping Foot National<\/span> Entretien – Les dessous du football amateur, avec Romain Molina<\/p>\n

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This past Tuesday evening, the \u00a0French Women\u2019s National Team\u00a0 made their way to \u00a0Iceland\u00a0 for the sixth and final match of the \u00a0Women\u2019s Nations League\u00a0 group stage. The match concluded with France securing a \u00a0victory\u00a0 of two goals to zero. It\u2019s important to note that the French team had already guaranteed their position at the top of \u00a0Group A2\u00a0. They are now qualified for the \u00a0Final Four\u00a0, where they will face either \u00a0Sweden, Spain,\u00a0 or \u00a0Germany\u00a0. The draw for these matchups is set to take place on Friday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Iceland Dominates the First Half<\/h2>\n

With strong winds blowing across the pitch, both nations struggled to find their rhythm from the outset. The first significant chance only came after the first 15 minutes. A determined effort by \u00a0Bussy\u00a0 on the left side led to a great opportunity. After a swift exchange of passes, \u00a0Toletti\u00a0 attempted a curling shot with her right foot, only for \u00a0Runarsdottir\u00a0 to make a spectacular save, tipping the ball over the bar for a corner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Five minutes later, disaster almost struck for the French side. Goalkeeper \u00a0Peyraud-Magnin\u00a0 misjudged her clearance, allowing \u00a0Eir\u00edksd\u00f3ttir\u00a0 to regain possession. Eir\u00edksd\u00f3ttir quickly set up a teammate before firing a low shot, which was fortunately saved by the vigilant French keeper.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite France having already secured their spot in the next round, the game was far from over for Iceland, who were vying for second place in the group. They needed a win, combined with a favorable result in the match between \u00a0Norway\u00a0 and \u00a0Switzerland\u00a0. At halftime, Switzerland was trailing 1-0. The most promising moment for Iceland came in the 37th minute when \u00a0Vilhj\u00e1lmsd\u00f3ttir\u00a0 launched a powerful direct free kick from 30 yards out, which barely missed the goal following a save from Peyraud-Magnin. The score remained unchanged as the teams headed into the locker rooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

France Strikes in the Second Half<\/h2>\n

The French side returned to the pitch with renewed determination. Almost immediately, \u00a0Bacha\u00a0 sent a powerful shot crashing against the crossbar, courtesy of a mischievous gust of wind altering its path. The \u00a0Blue Girls\u00a0 began pressing forward more assertively, hopeful of finding the back of the net.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the game progressed, the Icelandic team appeared to lose their momentum. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 74th minute when \u00a0Malard\u00a0, found on the left side of the box, set up \u00a0Baltimore\u00a0 who scored at the near post after a fortunate deflection off the right post. With that goal, France had taken a crucial lead, having paved the way for what was to follow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The French team doubled their lead just ten minutes later. After a brilliant long pass from \u00a0N\u2019Dongala\u00a0, \u00a0Clara Mat\u00e9o\u00a0 let the ball go for \u00a0Grace Geyoro\u00a0 \u2013 who was perfectly positioned behind the defense. Geyoro calmly finished the chance, and the scoreline went to 2-0. The last minutes saw France maintain their composure, sealing the victory with an impressive sixth win in as many matches through this League phase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n