When the women football became prominent, there was one team which stood among the rest. That team was Brazil. Brazil led by the illustrious Martha was able to do things in football that no country for women has ever been able to do. Therefore, it was not a surprise that Martha claimed the entirety of the awards for a very long time. However, things have started to change as more countries have decided to take center stage. One of them in France. When both teams, therefore, meet in the Women's World Cup, it is bound to be an intriguing match especially as many expected these two teams to clash much later in the competition.
France
France is surely one of the favorites to lift this trophy for a good number of reasons. The first one would be that the competition is being hosted in their home. Therefore, this match against Brazil would be played at the Stade Oceane in front of thousands of fans. Another reason would be that France has shown remarkable resilience in the group stages so far. In a group which featured Nigeria and Norway, they have run out as leaders of that group with the full points count in their bag. What this means for them, therefore, is that they get to face the second placed team in the adjacent group. Unfortunately, that team was Brazil.
Brazil
Brazil is still considered to be one of the dominating forces in women football. However, they have been far from perfect in this World Cup so far. They finished on 6 points in their group after fallen to Australia 3-2 to the surprise of many. However, wins against Jamaica and Italy were enough to give them the needed morale to keep pushing. The truth is that when the knockout stages start, you are only as good as the round you are currently playing. This match against France could make or break this Brazilian side who are still led by Martha who is in great form. Talking about form, France has been great in recent times.
Form
France form has shown them as people who are running towards something. Bearing in mind that their male counterparts conquered the world last year, they would be itching to make the same impact on their home soil. No team has defeated the France team in the last four games that they have played. In fact, they have fumbled in just one game and that was against China in a friendly match as far back as May. This should be enough to give them confidence against a Brazilian side which has been woeful so far.
The SheBelieves Cup saw Brazil lose to Japan, England, and the USA. What this means, in other words, is that they have lost four games in the last six matches. Terrible form at the wrong time. This is the time to keep their heads up. Any slip or vulnerability would surely be exploited by France who looks hungry to draw the first blood.
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