9.11.23

France 0-0 Croazia

 A cracking game today between two well-organised teams who played at a high tempo throughout but couldn't produce a goal between them. And indeed, a defeat would have been cruel for either team. France probably shaded the first half, with Erin making some breath-taking dribbles past one player after another without, however, producing the killer shot that was needed at the end. Croazia came much more into the game in the second half. With Captain Costanza talking constantly to her players - to organise, to encourage and to direct - chances followed. Una worked hard in midfield; Clotilde too. Erica's lob was just too high... only just! Erica's shot when gifted the ball by Freydis was just wide... just! But Lavinia was an exemplary vice-captain too, and she was unlucky to see her own shot drift just wide. Erin continued to threaten though and, when it wasn't her, Angela stepped in. But both goalkeepers were in form and both kept a clean sheet.

BEST PLAYER POINTS: Erin 4, Costanza 3, Erica 3, Lavinia 2, Aurora A 2, Clotilde 2, Angela 1, Freydis 1, Una 1, Caterina 1, Giulia 1, 

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