France produced one other dominant efficiency to beat Wales 4-1 at Euro 2025.
Despite a spirited exhibiting 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 event.
The hosts got here flying out of the blocks and located the again of the web simply eight minutes in.
Clara Mateo was rewarded for her early power with a well-taken aim, smashing a right-footed shot into the highest proper nook after a flurry of corners and blocked makes an attempt.
However, Wales responded to the deficit. Just 5 minutes later, Ceri Holland arrange Jess Fishlock, who slotted calmly previous Pauline Peyraud-Magnin.
After a short VAR evaluation, the aim 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 careless 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. In the 53rd minute, Amel Majri prolonged the lead with a low drive throughout aim after being picked out by Mateo.
France’s build-up play was proving to be prime class, and the Welsh defence started to tire beneath sustained strain. Ten minutes later, Geyoro sealed the win. After intelligent work on the proper by Diani, she reacted quickest to fireside residence from shut vary, making it 4-1 and placing the consequence past doubt.
Wales had their possibilities. Substitute Hannah Cain offered a spark late on, and Josie Green got here shut twice within the 82nd minute – first with a blocked shot, then drawing a pointy save from Peyraud-Magnin.
Despite a flurry of late efforts and some harmful corners, the Welsh couldn’t discover a approach again into the sport.
Wales now head into their sport in opposition to England figuring out it is going to take a whole miracle to advance.
