ANKARA
France on Tuesday booked their place in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after a 4-0 win over Morocco in Australia.
France forward Eugenie Le Sommer scored a double to play a key role in the win in Adelaide city.
Kadidiatou Diani scored the opener in the 15th minute, and in eight minutes France made it 3-0 after Kenza Dali and Le Sommer put the ball into the Morocco net.
Le Sommer in the 70th minute scored a header in the far post after a cross to name the result 4-0 for France.
The French women will next face co-hosts Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.
Earlier Tuesday, Colombia beat Jamaica 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals that will begin on Friday.
Colombia will take on European champions England on Saturday.
Quarterfinals:
Friday
Spain – The Netherlands
Japan – Sweden
Saturday
Australia – France
England – Colombia
