France vs Brazil 2-1: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened

So ends what was ultimately a tantalising match as France earn three huge points to keep their qualification on track.

Les Bleus were arguably the better team throughout, with 19 shots compared with the Selecao’s 10.

Brazil, despite the loss, will get another chance to get out of the group when they face Jamaica on August 2.

France will round out their group on the same day against Panama, which they will want to win to secure their progression into the next round.

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Brazil coach Pia Sundhage took full responsibility for Brazil’s performance today: “I did not make the players feel connected. In the second half we tried to do it.

“I am really happy we have a second chance against Jamaica [for progression]. I need to learn how to make the team more joyful and make them more prepared for the next game” she said.

Despite scoring 58 goals in 131 caps, Debinha finally reversed her World Cup scoreless streak today.

Too bad her side were unable to hold on to secure a favourable result.

And with a final blow of the whistle after the failed free kick, this intriguing match comes to a close.

France pips Brazil 2-1 to earn a much-needed three points to keep their campaign alive.

Both sides had their moments, but it is France who deservedly hold on as winners.

Full-time: France 2-1 Brazil

It is getting heated on the touchline as a visibly displeased Renard seems to be having a war of words with the Brazilian bench.

Meanwhile, the latter earn a free-kick from the right, with the ball dangerously curved into the middle.

The ball goes back and forth momentarily before France are able to clear the danger.

90+9 mins: France 2-1 Brazil

Brazil are looking a bit listless as time winds down in this match.

France continue to play with a strong sense of urgency.

90+5 mins: France 2-1 Brazil

Given the more contentious nature of this half, the referee has decided upon another seven additional minutes of stoppage time.

90+1 mins: France 2-1 Brazil

Lea Le Garrec is brought on as Dali trudges off the field.

They will be looking to effectively manage the remaining time if they are to secure this result.

87 mins: France 2-1 Brazil

Marta, Ana Vitoria and Monica wait in the wings as Borges, Debinha and Antonia are ushered off.

There is a raucous cheer from the crowd as Marta gallops onto the field.

Can she leave her mark on this match as we enter into the final minutes?

85 mins: France 2-1 Brazil

Captain Renard comes to the rescue of Les Bleus!

The corner is taken from the right side, and Renard is left completely unmarked as she rushes in at the far post before angling a header across Leticia to the opposite side.

Huge goal as France will desperately need these three points if they want to keep their 2023 campaign alive.

83 mins: France 2-1 Brazil

It is the end of Adriana’s night as Beatriz Zaneratto Joao comes on in her stead.

Still no sign of Marta though, much to the disappointment of the Brazilian fans.

80 mins: France 1-1 Brazil

Brazil are doing their best to preserve the scoreline.

Toletti rushes in to try to get on the end of a chipped pass into the box.

Leticia is able to rush forward to intercept the ball before any real danger materialises.

79 mins: France 1-1 Brazil

The delivery is sent in by Debinha from the left side about 40 metres out.

She spots Kerolin who tries to slip in a shot to the near post with a deft touch, but instead finds the side netting.

74 mins: France 1-1 Brazil

After holding onto Alves’s shirt during a tangle, the French left back draws the ire of the referee.

70 mins: France 1-1 Brazil

After receiving the ball inside of the box, the midfielder tries her luck with a finessed shot to the left of Leticia.

The Brazilian goalkeeper makes an emphatic save as the ball is pushed over the crossbar.

67 mins: France 1-1 Brazil

The Brazilian fans are loud and proud as the body language of the players have improved considerably.

France, on the other hand, are looking somewhat abject after coming out strongly post-interval.

They elect to make a substitution, as Vicki Becho is brought on in favour of goal scorer Le Sommer.

65 mins: France 1-1 Brazil

Geyse’s night comes to a close as Andressa Alves rushes onto the field.

The noise levels at Brisbane Stadium have risen appreciably after the Debinha reply.

This should set up an exciting last half-hour as both sides seek the match winner.

62 mins: France 1-1 Brazil

Debinha scores the equaliser to send Selecao fans into ecstasy!

After continued pressure on the French end, the breakthrough is finally found as Kerolin spots an open Debinha to her left inside of the box.

The forward receives the ball, and with the space available is able to knock the ball past Peyruad Mignan’s left into the back corner of the net.

Massive goal there as France are now in danger of not progressing any further if the result stands as is.

58 mins: France 1-1 Brazil

The Selecao have grown in confidence as the second half wears on.

They have begun to encroach more into the French half, but haven’t quite found the opportunity they need to attack.

54 mins: France 1-0 Brazil