Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Women's World Cup Group A clash between hosts France and Norway. France boss Corinne Diacre said she hoped her side 'struck fear' into the rivals with their 4-0 opening-game victory over South Korea, but Norway claimed an impression win of their own over Nigeria and will provide formidable opposition at the Allianz Riviera. We will have the team news next, kick-off is 45 minutes away.
Women's World Cup / Group Stage
Allianz Riviera / 12.06.2019
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- V. Gauvin(46')
- E. Le Sommer(72' PEN)
- W. Renard(54' O.G)
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Updated 12/06/2019 at 21:54 GMT+1
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End of 2nd Half
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FULL-TIME: Relief for France, who make it two wins from two, edging past Norway in Group A. For the full match report, check out www.eurosport.co.uk - thanks for joining us.
90+2
NORWAY SUB: A last throw of the dice from Norway, as Frida Maanum takes the place of Risa.
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On
F. Maanum
Norway (W)
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Off
V. Bøe Risa
Norway (W)
Fouls1
Fouls against1
Free Kicks1
90'+1
90'
There will be FOUR minutes of additional time!
89'
Into the final minute of the 90. France are almost there...
88'
Cascarino weaves her way into the penalty area but her cross is ahead of both of her team mates in the middle.
86'
That's the talking point of the game at the moment, but Norway have four minutes left of normal time, plus whatever is added, to change the narrative.
85'
Looking back on the replay of the penalty incident - there is an argument that Engen won the ball first and the slow-motion made the incident look much worse than it actually was. Then again, she did follow through on Torrent and it was rather clumsy.
84'
FRANCE SUB: Delphine Cascarino replaces the opening-goalscorer Gauvin.
On
D. Cascarino
France (W)
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Off
V. Gauvin
France (W)
Goals1
On target5
Fouls1
Wide2
82'
FRANCE SUB: Charlotte Bilbaut comes off the bench to replace Thiney.
On
C. Bilbault
France (W)
Off
G. Thiney
France (W)
Blocked Shots2
Fouls3
Offsides1
Free Kicks1
81'
Frannce are controlling the game quite well. There is still plenty of time left for Norway, however. And Les Bleus are dropping deeper.
80'
Into the last 10 minutes - do Norway have anything left in the tank?
78'
77'
Should it have been a penalty? The decision to award Les Bleus a spot-kick will divide opinion.
76'
NORWAY SUB: Lisa-Marie Utland replaces Saevik as the 'visitors' try to conjure up a second equaliser.
On
L. Utland
Norway (W)
Off
K. Sævik
Norway (W)
Fouls2
Fouls against1
Wide2
73'
Le Sommer has now equalled Marie-Laure Delie as Les Bleues' top scorer at the World Cup with five goals.
72'
GOAL! France 2-1 Norway: Le Sommer grabs her second goal of the tournament and France's second of the night with a well-taken penalty. She slides it below the goalkeeper with a perfectly-placed effort to the left.
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Penalty
E. Le Sommer
France (W)
Goals1
On target1
Blocked Shots1
Yellow Cards1
70'
PENALTY TO FRANCE! Engen missed her clearance, catching Torrent on the follow-through... and after a lengthy stoppage the referee awards the penalty! Engen is booked as well.
Yellow card
I. Engen
Norway (W)
On target1
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
69'
VAR IN USE! France pounce on a Thorisdottir mistake in the Norway defence, before Torrent is caught by a late Engen challenge inside the box... What is the referee going to give here?
66'
The game has hit something of a lull as both sides try to catch their breath. Still plenty of time.