From Matéo to Fishlock: the 3️⃣ key players in France v Wales | OneFootball

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·9 July 2025

From Matéo to Fishlock: the 3️⃣ key players in France v Wales

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In a vibrant night in St. Gallen, France convincingly defeated Wales 4-1 and is on track to secure a spot in the Euro Cup quarterfinals.

These were the three most notable performances of the match.


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Clara Matéo started the scoring

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Matéo opened the scoring in the 8th minute and later provoked the penalty that Diani converted, ultimately being involved in three of France's goals.

Her success is a testament to Laurent Bonadei's decision to bet on young, quality players.

Jess Fishlock makes history

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The 38-year-old Welsh captain scored Wales' first goal in a major continental competition.

Fishlock showed leadership and courage in a high-pressure match. And she equalized... but it wasn't enough.

Grace Geyoro puts the icing on the cake

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The midfielder sealed the fourth goal in the 63rd minute, taking advantage of clear defensive errors by Wales.

A key player in dominating the pace of the match and sentencing a rival that never gave up.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.


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