After ending 2018 undefeated and seemingly in control of the title of the number one team in women’s football, the United States Women’s National Team were met with defeat on Saturday to open the 2019 slate.
It was fair to say the way France defeated the Americans was not an expected storyline. From the first whistle, the French looked to be in control and dangerous on the attack. What transpired was a dominant performance from the hosts of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
France were the first side to grab the lead as Kadidiatou Diani scored in the ninth minute to take advantage of a strong start by the home team.