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'They didn't give us any space to play' - France's Renard reflects on Nigeria win

France defender Wendie Renard is pleased with her side's one hundred percent start to the 2019 Women's World Cup after a nervy 1-0 win over Nigeria in Rennes.

Prior to the match, Les Bleues had never won all three Women's World Cup group games in their history. Their previous best was two wins in 2011 and 2015.

The African champions made Corinne Diacre's ladies work hard as they required a 79th-minute penalty to win the match.

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The Lyon star, who scored the winner, is delighted that her side to overcame a hard-fighting Super Falcons outfit.