By Canadian Press

Folquet scores twice, France flattens Canada 3-1 in U-20 Women’s World Cup

Aug 14, 2022 | 10:02 PM

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — Two second-half goals by Magnaba Folquet, including one off a header to snap a scoreless game, helped France defeat Canada 3-1 in the FIFA under-20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

While Canadian coach Cindy Tye’s players did a good job of controlling ball possession, it was France who did the most damage when they had it, getting 10 shots on target compared to two for Canada. France was credited with 29 attempted shots, compared to five for Canada.

France, which had a goal disallowed in the second minute of stoppage time in the first half after it was ruled offside, got on the scoreboard in the 51st minute, then added an insurance marker 14 minutes later.

Esther Mbakem-Niaro added a third goal for France in the 88th minute.

Olivia Smith of Canada scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time in the second half to spoil France’s shutout bid.

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Both teams came into this Group C match sporting 0-1 records. Canada had lost 2-0 to South Korea on Thursday, while France lost 1-0 to Nigeria, also on Thursday.

Canada’s next match is against unbeaten Nigeria on Wednesday, while France faces South Korea.

THROW-INS: Nigeria squeezed by South Korea 1-0 in earlier Group C action on Sunday to move into sole possession of first place in the pool with two wins and six points. South Korea has one win and three points, joining France with one win and three points. Canada, which has only scored one goal in Costa Rica, has two losses and no points.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2022.

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