England 1 France 5 (Half-Time 0-2)
England started the game versus one of the top teams in the world (3rd last Europeans and 5th last Worlds) showing improvement on the previous 2 games. We were consistent in our defence system and had good counter attacks. England still had good ball possession often using 2 touch play, creating a few goal opportunities.

The result at half-time was not a fair representation of the game, France couldn’t get through our defence and 2 long shots from experienced players cost us the 2 goals.

At half-time we corrected this problem by asking the players to close down the man with ball. Also we re-enforced the need to move for each other away from the French pressure.

Consequently England had one the best periods of this competition playing well, concentrated in defence, with a lot of ball possession penetrating the French team, which was demonstrated in the first 12 minutes of the second half, where we scored a great goal and didn’t concede.

At this moment we were 2-1 down and then a few lapses in concentration and French sharpness made a result greater than the reflexion of the majority of the game.

Goal scorer:
Owen Stewart
We will play Thursday Angola for 9th/16th places at 12:00 local time (16:00 BST)