Key events:
33 minutes: Brazil wins a corner down the right but fails to capitalize on an over-elaborate training-ground routine.
32 minutes: France has a great chance to score but Geyoro’s one-on-one shot is blocked by the keeper.
30 minutes: Debinha’s free kick is easily saved by Peyraud-Magnin, wasting a scoring opportunity for Brazil.
29 minutes: Toletti cynically fouls Adriana, resulting in a free kick for France.
28 minutes: Antonia brings down Le Sommer, earning France a free kick.
26 minutes: Diani earns a corner for France, but it results in a goal kick.
24 minutes: Debinha’s shot is blocked by Peyraud-Magnin in response to falling behind.
23 minutes: Adriana misses a huge chance to score for Brazil.
22 minutes: Brazil fails to breakthrough France’s defense despite their efforts.
21 minutes: According to Jonathan Pearce on the BBC, Brazil has never won a World Cup game after falling behind while France has never lost one after taking the lead.
19 minutes: Le Sommer scores for France, giving them a 1-0 lead.
16 minutes: Le Sommer scores again with a header, extending France’s lead to 2-0.
15 minutes: Adriana’s free kick goes wide for Brazil.
13 minutes: Le Sommer almost scores again but her header is saved by the keeper.
11 minutes: Dali receives a yellow card for a reckless slide tackle.
9 minutes: The game slows down slightly as both teams are cautious.
7 minutes: Perisset’s shot goes far over the bar.
6 minutes: Karchaoui falls in the box but no penalty is given.
5 minutes: Toletti’s shot is saved easily by Leticia.
3 minutes: France has a chance in attack but is called offside.
2 minutes: Brazil starts the game on the front foot.
France wears blue and Brazil wears yellow. The anthems of both countries create an exciting atmosphere.
France has a better recent record against Brazil, winning six out of seven matches.
Brazil needs a win to secure a spot in the knockout stage.
Lineups:
France: Peyraud-Magnin, Perisset, Lakrar, Renard, Karchaoui, Toletti, Geyoro, Dali, Diani, Le Sommer, Bacha.
Brazil: Leticia, Antonia, Lauren, Rafaelle, Tamires, Ary Borges, Kerolin, Luana, Adriana, Debinha, Geyse Ferreira.
The game kicks off at Lang Park, Brisbane.
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