The third round of the Olympic Women's Soccer Group Stage saw an exciting match between the New Zealand and France women's soccer teams. The match was not only a technical and tactical competition between the two teams, but also a severe test of the players' will and perseverance.
With the referee's whistle, the match started. The French women's soccer team quickly got into the game, and with their fine footwork and teamwork, they kept on attacking the New Zealand team's goal. In the 20th minute of the match, France's offense finally paid off. Baltimore broke through on the right and sent a precise cross to Catoto, who leapt high in the penalty area and scored a header to give France the lead.
Facing the situation of falling behind, New Zealand Women's Football Team did not get discouraged, they quickly adjusted their tactics, strengthened their defense against France and looked for opportunities for counterattack. Finally, in the 35th minute of the match, New Zealand equalized the score through a subtle combination. Catherine Botter grabbed the ball in the midfield and quickly transferred the ball to the left side. Kate Taylor received the pass, calmly swung past the defenders and fired a low shot into the goal, making the score 1-1.
At the break, both teams did not let up and the pace of the game remained tight and intense. With the confidence and advantage built up in the first half, the French women continued to put pressure on the New Zealand goal. In the 60th minute of the second half, the French team once again took the lead. After breaking through on the left side of the field, Karsavi sent a precise direct shot to Catoto, who quickly inserted the ball and put it into the net, helping the French team to take the lead again.
In the time that followed, the New Zealand women's soccer team went all out to try to get back into the game, but the French defense was solid and didn't give them too many chances. As the final whistle blew, the French women's soccer team won this crucial victory over the New Zealand women's soccer team with a score of 2-1.
