00:27Hello, wherever you happen to be.
00:28It's always a delight and a privilege to cover a match here at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
00:34I'm Derek Ray, and keeping me company here on the commentary gantry is Stuart Robson.
00:39And with the atmosphere really building up nicely, we should be in for a terrific contest.
00:44Your expectations?
00:46The scene is set. Two good teams, a great playing surface, and a vibrant atmosphere.
00:50It has all the ingredients for a really exciting game.
01:11Well, here is the line-up for the hosts today.
01:14Well, although it's down as a 4-5-1, it's more likely to be three players in behind the main
01:19centre forward.
01:20And those three are key to this team's creativity.
01:41This is how the visitors will set up today.
01:44Well, the 4-4-2 system relies on good combinations all over the pitch.
01:48The front two, the central midfield pairing, the full-back and winger, and of course the centre-backs.
01:53If you can get these combinations right, you'll have a good team.
02:23So, off and running here at the first half, underway.
02:33Mahel Garbino.
02:39Oh, useful ball.
02:42Credit to them for winning back possession.
02:44Yeah, they really did look solid on that occasion.
02:47Really good defending.
02:50Will it go in?
02:52And the chance has been squandered.
02:54The first goal is always so important, so that's a waste.
03:11That plays with a positional sense that is second to none.
03:19My words!
03:20What a challenge!
03:27Well, she likes to run with the ball at her feet.
03:30And let's give credit to the defending.
03:39And just like that, broken up.
03:43She fancies it.
03:51Tremendous vision.
03:56Well, they're going to be very cross with themselves, because that was a wasted opportunity.
04:00Well, not quite the finish I thought we'd get there.
04:03It was a really good move.
04:06Well, she's such a special player with terrific vision.
04:10And it stands to reason she'll have a key role to play here.
04:13Well, her major strength is her pace.
04:15It's as simple as that.
04:16She's dynamic both with and without the ball, and she really does take some stopping.
04:21She's an outstanding player.
04:23And making headway.
04:26Well, they've let her take it forward a decent way.
04:32Strong possession play.
04:33Oh, but they've lost it now.
04:39It could be on for her.
04:42Real chance.
04:46Well, the post getting in the way there.
04:53The cross is on.
04:55Couldn't turn it into an opportunity.
05:00Well, that was a bit unlucky, because you just get the feeling they need to make the most of one
05:05of these chances.
05:11And the challenge holds them in their tracks.
05:14Flowing here.
05:18And an attempt best forgotten, I think.
05:44And a really well-worked bit of pressing.
05:49And the flag has gone up.
05:50Offside.
06:01And the tackle was a good one.
06:10Garbino.
06:19Mael Garbino.
06:20Mael Garbino.
06:32And just narrowly wide in the end.
06:52A real opening now.
06:54Well, she didn't miss by an awful lot in the end.
06:57And, yeah, there was plenty of power, but not on target, I'm afraid.
07:05Garbino.
07:09And we will have just one additional minute.
07:13What can she do with it now?
07:21Can she open up the defence?
07:26Well, time is up as far as the first half is concerned here.
07:31And there.
07:33Can she open up?
07:36No.
07:56So, yeah.
07:59I'll be back.
07:59I'll be back.
08:00I'll be back.
08:00I'll be back.
08:24So back underway, the second half begins.
08:36Well, a cynical foul, no question.
08:52Superb defensive judgment to end the attack.
08:58Louise Fleury.
09:07Can they forge ahead?
09:09They do.
09:10And you've got to say they're good value for the lead.
09:19Well, just watch this again.
09:21A change of pace, a change of direction and a decent finish.
09:24That's a very good goal.
09:27So underway again here.
09:30And with that goal, the game might have a different energy about it.
09:36Amandine Bechet.
09:37Clean challenge.
09:50Here's Davidson.
09:58Can she deliver?
10:00Oh, strained every sinew to get there.
10:04Now they're going to alter things.
10:06Here's the substitution.
10:14Who's going to get on the end of it?
10:16Well, still an issue here.
10:20Well, it showed promise, but fizzled out completely.
10:23And a good-looking ball.
10:31Bechet.
10:34That's what you call defending from the front.
10:37Possibilities here.
10:38And defensive play to be applauded.
10:41Well, that was a really excellent piece of defending there.
10:49Bechet.
10:55Over the touchline for a throw-in.
10:59Well, as you can see, the hosts have really dictated the play.
11:02But it means nothing unless they start to be more creative,
11:05particularly in the wide areas.
11:06Up to this point, they've been too easy to defend against.
11:10Indeed.
11:11And first, they have to win back possession.
11:15And putting paid to the danger.
11:20That's a good-looking pass.
11:29And good anticipation.
11:35But a real struggle for both sides on the possession front here.
11:54There are turns to come away with it.
12:04Attacking with vigour.
12:06Oh, she's in here.
12:08Oh, and there she is at the double now.
12:11A two-goal contribution.
12:13She's stamping her authority on this match.
12:24Well, here it is.
12:26Head down, hit through the ball, and get it on target.
12:28That's a top-class finish.
12:30There was no stopping that.
12:34So, two-nil now.
12:37Just ten minutes remaining here.
12:41Uxen.
12:48Thump's clear.
12:54And they have possession again.
12:58That's a nice ball.
13:00And couldn't keep the ball there.
13:10And that's a very effective run.
13:15And in with a real chance.
13:17And expertly snuffing out the danger.
13:20Well, showing her class there.
13:22She gets her angles absolutely spot on.
13:27And there's the delivery.
13:40And so, the final whistle here.
13:42The visitors come out on top, Stuart.
13:44All right.
