AUCKLAND : France are in a commanding position to reach the Women's World Cup knockout round before they face Panama on Wednesday but Brazil's hopes hang in the balance, with the South Americans needing a win over Jamaica to guarantee a last 16 spot.Group F leaders France ignited their campaign with a 2-1
AUCKLAND : France are in a commanding position to reach the Women's World Cup knockout round before they face Panama on Wednesday but Brazil's hopes hang in the balance, with the South Americans needing a win over Jamaica to guarantee a last 16 spot.
"We know it's going to be tough, it's not a friendly," France coach Herve Renard said of Panama, who have already been eliminated and leaked five goals."We need to be very focused. France are locked on four points with Jamaica, who can advance with a win or draw against Brazil in Melbourne. Heavyweights Brazil last exited the World Cup in the group stage in 1995.
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