LIVE – France-Iceland: the French in front thanks to an early goal from Melvine Malard – RMC Sport

Peyraud-Magnin vigilantPauline Peyraud-Magnin is vigilant and seizes the ball on a long Icelandic touch which had not been touched by anyone.Cascarino and Palis returnedCorinne Deacon made two changes at the break of this meeting. Delphine Cascarino and Ella Palis replaced Kadidiatou Diani and Charlotte Bilbault. Here we go againJana Adámková kicks off this second act between Iceland and France. Les Bleues lead in the score thanks to a goal from Melvine Malard. End of the first period This is the end of this first period between Iceland and France. Les Bleues lead 1-0 thanks to an ultra-fast goal from Melvine Malard.Three more minutesThree minutes of additional time will be played on this third day of Group D and this match between Iceland and France. goodOn a new Icelandic corner, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin comes out again and intervenes well this time. .First card of the matchThorvaldsdottir is the first to be warned in this match after a poorly controlled tackle on Charlotte Bilbault. technical faults.End of the first half hourThe first half hour of this third day of group D has just ended and the Blue ones are still leading the score and confirming more than ever the their first place. Iceland are still virtually qualified because Belgium and Italy draw at the same time. First cooling breakJana Adámková whistles the first cooling break of this meeting. It is also very hot in the north of England.Malard tries to score a braceMelvine Malard controls a through ball, turns and continues but the attempt of the Lyonnaise escapes the frame of Sigurdardottir.Sandy Baltimore close to scoringThe second goal of the Bleues was not far away. On a good overflow from Melvine Malard on the right side, Baltimore resumes in the axis but the Icelandic defense supplements their goalkeeper. Iceland tries to press The Icelandic women try to settle in the French camp but the Blue often manage to get out of the pressing. What a rescue from Viggosdottir The Iceland defender makes a magnificent defensive gesture by tackling on Sandy Baltimore’s shot which seemed to be on the way to the nets. The bar for Iceland The first thrill has just taken place for the Blues in this encounter. On a corner hit at the far post, Jonsdottir takes a header but the bar fends off the danger. Doesn’t catch the target.Gunnarsdottir’s strike does not find the targetThe Icelandic captain takes her chance from afar after a loss of the French ball in midfield but the shot from the Icelandic player does not find the target.Superb start for the BluesAu- Beyond Melvine Malard’s opener, Les Bleues are well in their game and have mastered the start of the match. Melvine Malard places a ball out of reach of the Icelandic door. Let’s go! The kick-off of this meeting has just been given at New York Stadium in Rotherham. France, already qualified, want to end this group stage on a high note. Iceland and France.Iceland have already beaten FranceTonight is the eighth meeting between the two teams. And Iceland won the very first in history but conceded all the others. The composition of Iceland (in 4-3-3) Sigurdardottir – Gudn. Arnadottir, Viggósdóttir, Sigurdardottir, Gisladottir – Brynjardottir, Vilhjalmsdottir, Gunnarsdottir – Jonsdottir, Albertsdottir, ThorvaldsdottirAnd here is the composition of Les Bleues, with six changes since the second gameThe eleven of France: Peyraud-Magnin – Torrent, Tounkara, Renard (c) , Bacha – Bilbault, Mateo, Toletti – Diani, Malard, Baltimore.ARINFO RMC SPORT: Melvine Malard at the foreWhile we could expect to see Ouleymata Sarr at the forefront of the Bleues attack this Monday evening, it will be finally the Lyonnaise Melvine Malard (22 years old, 15 selections) who will take the place of Marie-Antoinette Katoto, according to our information.ARThe stakes of the match against IcelandAlready qualified, Les Bleues will not take this match against Iceland light. Here are the different challenges of this meeting which does not count for butter. After Iceland, the Netherlands on the road to the Blues Assured of finishing at the top of group D, the French players already know their opponent for the quarter-finals. France will therefore play against the Netherlands for a place in the last four. RMC Sport makes presentations with the Dutch selection. Group D classification France is guaranteed to finish in first place. Behind Les Bleues, everyone can still finish second and qualify for the quarter-finals. Classification of group D before the J3:1. France with 6 pts (+5)2. Iceland with 2 pts (0)3. Belgium with 1 pt (-1)4. Italy with 1 pt (-4) Who to replace Katoto in the lead? Affected against Belgium, Marie-Antoinette Katoto is out of the competition. Without the top scorer in the French Championship, Les Bleues will have to innovate. Facing the Belgians, Ouleymata Sarr had taken over perfectly, but the Paris FC striker is not yet sure of being able to hold her place due to discomfort. at the thigh. It’s up to Corinne Deacon to decide. Hello everyone, From 9 p.m., the French women’s team will face Iceland in their third and last group match at Euro 2022. Already qualified and assured of first place in group D , the Blues must not relax.