Folquet scores twice, France flattens Canada 3-1 in U-20 Women’s World Cup | NanaimoNewsNOW

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — Two second-half goals by Magnaba Folquet, including one off a header to snap a scoreless game, helped France defeat Canada 3-1 in the FIFA under-20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

While Canadian coach Cindy Tye’s players did a good job of controlling ball possession, it was France who did the most damage when they had it, getting 10 shots on target compared to two for Canada. France was credited with 29 attempted shots, compared to five for Canada.

France, which had a goal disallowed in the second minute of stoppage time in the first half after it was ruled offside, got on the scoreboard in the 51st minute, then added an insurance marker 14 minutes later.

Esther Mbakem-Niaro added a third goal for France in the 88th…