Colombia shock France 2-0 at Women's World Cup

Lady Andrade gave Colombia the lead in the 19th minute and Catalina Usme padded the scoreline in second-half stoppage time.

Colombia shock France 2-0 at Women's World Cup

(Reuters)





Goalkeeper Sandra Sepulveda kept her side ahead with some superb play for 28th-ranked Colombia in their shock victory over No. 3 France.

The win was Las Cafeteras’ first in a Women’s World Cup and came on the heels of a late-goal draw against Mexico in their opener last Tuesday.

Colombia, with four points from two games, lead their group and seem set to advance to the next stage.

They will complete Group F play against England in Montreal.

France, with three points, will finish against Mexico in Ottawa. Both matches are set for Wednesday.





(Reporting by Tim Wharnsby. Editing by Andrew Both)


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