Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes France’s last two games for Women’s World Cup qualification (13/4/22). Above: Delphine Cascarino pictured after scoring France’s winner against Slovenia yesterday. Photo: Equipe de France Feminine. Wales 1-2 France – April 8, 2022 France won away from home 2-1 against Wales at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli in front of a recordContinue reading “France Qualify For World Cup But Concerns Ahead of Euros”
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The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 18th round of D1 Arkema (5/4/22). Above: Action from Guingamp (red) against Olympique Lyonnais. Photo: OL Feminin. Fleury won 1-0 away to Soyaux. In a game edged by Fleury (57% possession), Soyaux was not able to score as Fleury players showed once more that they know how to play together toContinue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 17th round of D1 Arkema (22/2/33). Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 at home against Soyaux. It was a straightforward win for PSG against the team placed 11th in the table. The hosts dominated the game with 72% possession and took the lead after 13 minutes. They were unable to increase their leadContinue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 16th round of D1 Arkema (15/3/22). What a strange and desperate round! The two “supposedly” best teams in French league could not win. Paris Saint-Germain drew 0-0 with sixth placed Montpellier, and Lyon were held 1-1 against bottom club Saint-Etienne. These two results are not very reassuring with the UEFA WomenContinue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Above: Fleury goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti makes the decisive save in her team’s penalty shoot win over Paris FC. Photo: Anne Talaslahti. Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the France Cup 2022 Quarter-Finals (8/3/22). Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Montpellier. Paris SG made a serious game and passed this round easily. No surprise, and the best team won. GoalsContinue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Above: Action from Olympique Lyonnais’ game at Reims last weekend. Photo: OL Feminin. Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 15th round of D1 Arkema (3/3/22). Montpellier at home won 2-0 against Dijon. It was an easy game for Montpellier who dominated (64% possession, 19 shots with eight on target). However, they had to wait until the veryContinue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Above: Catarina Macario scores for Olympique Lyonnais in the 38th minute. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. By Jean-Pierre Thiesset (14/2/22) Two games were played on Friday as games cancelled due to COVID were rescheduled. Paris Saint-Germain at home won 5-0 against Dijon. It was an easy game for Paris SG which completely dominated with 71%Continue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Above: Ellie Carpenter crosses for Melvine Malard to score Olympique Lyonnais’ winning goal against Bordeaux. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the fourteenth round of D1 Arkema (7/2/22). Fleury won 1-0 at home to Montpellier. While they were dominated by Montpellier (62% of possession for Montpellier) who put a lot of pressure onContinue reading “The View From France”
Lyon Sent Packing By PSG
Paris St. Germain 3-0 Olympique Lyonnais By Jean-Pierre Thiesset (29/1/22) Above: Paris St. Germain celebrate during their superb performance in defeating Olympique Lyonnais today. Photo: PSG Feminines. In a game without any Lyon fans, because Paris St. Germain decided to play in a stadium where only 250 spectators were allowed, the home side ran outContinue reading “Lyon Sent Packing By PSG”
The View From France
Above: Kadidiatou Diani in action for PSG at Saint-Etienne, where she scored her team’s second goal. Photo: PSG Feminines Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up the twelfth and the thirteenth rounds of D1 Arkema (24/1/22) Twelfth round (January 15, 2022): This was a much-truncated round of matches with three games postponed: Guingamp-Bordeaux, Olympique Lyonnais-Soyaux, and Paris Saint-Germain-Dijon.Continue reading “The View From France”
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