France star Wendie Renard was injured in her first appearance of this Women’s World Cup and her status is now in question for an important match against Brazil.
Renard was injured during France’s underwhelming 0-0 draw against Jamaica, and although she played the entire 90 minutes in the opener, she was believed to be hurt in second-half stoppage time in a tackle that earned Khadija Shaw a second yellow card of the game.
Brazil romped to a 4-0 win over Panama in its opener behind a hat trick from Ary Borges and are holding strong as the group leaders. A loss to Brazil could potentially lead to France’s elimination after the group stage, something the French have avoided since 2003. France did not qualify in 2007, but advanced out of its group in the last three World Cups.Brazil, which is ranked eighth in the world, would be guaranteed a spot in the knockout round with a victory Saturday. Brazil has advanced to the knockout stage in the last six Women’s World Cups, but has never won the trophy.
“South Africa was really strong in the counter-attacks with fast strikers, and now we’re going to face Italy, that’s maybe a more technically good team and they maybe press a little bit higher in defense,” said Andersson, who insisted Sweden never panicked when South Africa struck first. Amanda Ilestedt played the entire match and scored the game-winner despite a thigh injury, but fellow defender Linda Sembrant did not play. Sweden star player Caroline Seger has been plagued by calf injuries and came off the bench against South Africa.
Panama is still trying to figure out its identity after reeling off 10 wins in 14 games, only to lose its next three matches by a combined score of 16-0 against superior talent.
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