France Women’s Team Dominates Wales with 4-1 Victory in Euro 2025
France’s women's football team advances towards Euro 2025 quarterfinals with a 4-1 win over Wales.
Key Points
- • France wins 4-1 against Wales in Euro 2025 group stage.
- • Clara Matéo shines, contributing to victory despite early defensive issues.
- • France leads Group D with 6 points and aims for a draw against the Netherlands to qualify.
- • Goals scored by Matéo, Diani, Majri, and Geyoro for France, with Fishlock scoring for Wales.
The France women’s national football team secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Wales on July 10, 2025, in their second group stage match of Euro 2025. This win positions France at the top of Group D, significantly enhancing their chances to advance to the quarterfinals. With this victory, they have accumulated 6 points and will only need a draw in their next match against the Netherlands to ensure their progression.
The match was played before 15,900 fans in Saint-Gall and showcased an initial setback for France. Despite taking an early lead with Clara Matéo’s stunning volley just 8 minutes in, Wales equalized in the 14th minute with a goal from Jessica Fishlock, marking Wales' first-ever goal in a major tournament. This equalizer disrupted France's rhythm, forcing them to refocus.
In a dramatic turn, France regained their lead just before halftime when Kadidiatou Diani calmly converted a penalty after Matéo was fouled in the box. This goal brought the score to 2-1 at the break. As the second half unfolded, France dominated the play; Griedge M'Bock scored the third goal in the 53rd minute, followed by a fourth from Aissatou Sow in the 63rd minute, who capitalized on a Welsh goalkeeping error.
The team's performance signals areas of improvement, particularly their defensive structure after conceding an early goal. Despite the victory, coach Hervé Renard emphasized the need for better physicality and consistency in the upcoming match against the Netherlands, who recently suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of England (4-0). Renard stated, “We must maintain our intensity and rhythm to secure our place in the knockout stages.”
Looking ahead, France’s path to the quarterfinals looks promising. A simple draw against the Netherlands, slated for their next match, will suffice. The victory against Wales confirms France's capability on the pitch while also highlighting the potential need for strategic tweaks ahead of this critical clash in Euro 2025.