Mary Fowler scores to give the Matildas a 1-0 win over Les Bleues in their final warm-up game ahead of the Women’s World Cup
“But after the challenge, the Ireland team jointly decided against continuing the game after consulting with match officials.
Mary Fowler had come on at half-time and added some run to the attack, she kept finding room in and around the box and was the focal point once the two stars came off.Hayley Raso broke down the right and Fowler was unmarked as she took a spot just above the keeper’s box. Fowler’s goal in the 66th minute was all that separated the home side from the world No.5 French side who regularly threatened but couldn’t find a goal.Getty ImagesThe Matildas will also take some belief from the fact their scored their goal after star strikers Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord were subbed off on the hour to protect them ahead of the tournament opener next Friday night.
France’s Selma Bacha was carried off on a stretcher in the final minutes with what appeared to be a painful lower leg injury.This is a super test of the Matildas’ ability to hold a lead with the opposition desperately chasing a late goal.The Matildas are holding up, so far, as the clock ticks down on this match.
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