Renard gives France vital late victory over Brazil. Top spot in the group now up for grabs going into final game.
CAPTAIN WENDIE RENARD struck a late winner as France kickstarted their Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Brazil in a heavyweight Group F clash in Brisbane.
The French, who controlled much of the game, took an early lead through veteran striker Eugenie Le Sommer.Brazil hit back to equalise in the second half through Debinha, but Renard appeared at the back post to head in an 83rd-minute winner from a corner. Le Sommer went close in the 13th minute only to be denied by a diving one-handed save from Brazil goalkeeper Leticia.
Brazil struggled to put any real pressure on the French defence and they deserved to take the lead into the break.
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