Summary

  • Fifa Women's World Cup Group A

  • Gauvin finishes from close range early in the second half

  • Renard taps into own net unchallenged to bring Norway level

  • Le Sommer scores from spot following on-field VAR review for foul on Torrent

  1. Postpublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    That's day six of the World Cup done.

    You can catch up on all the reports from today's matches across the website, including Neil Johnston's excellent report on that France victory and all of its VAR drama.

    Group B and Group C are up tomorrow as Australia take on Brazil before newbies South Africa face China.

    You can build-up to that by reading this piece on South Africa coach Desiree Ellis and her personal journey from working in a meat-packing district to taking the team to their first ever World Cup. It's a cracker!

    I'll be back on Friday for the big one - England v Argentina at 20:00 BST. See you then!

  2. Postpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    Here are the goals from that game, including Eugenie Le Sommer's controversial penalty which was expertly put away.

  3. The best of the statspublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

    Valerie Gauvin’s goal came just 45 seconds into the second half.

    The last three Women's World Cup goals scored in the opening minute of a second half have all come against Norway.

    This was also France’s first World Cup win without keeping a clean sheet.

  4. Postpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

    Emma Hayes
    Chelsea Women manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Norway had got themselves back into the game, it could have gone either way, and I was hoping with her years of experience, the referee would make the right decision. It's not clear and it's not obvious.

  5. 'No penalty'published at 21:57 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

    Claire Rafferty
    Ex-England international on BBC Four

    For me instantly I went for no penalty. She jumped in, but the jump in from Marion Torrent was a sign Engen could not stop.

  6. How the table looks...published at 21:56 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

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    A bitter result to take for Norway but they remain second in the group, ahead of Nigeria on goal difference.

    Victory against South Korea in their final match will send them through to the last 16.

  7. 'Deserved'published at 21:54 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Four

    Norway dug in at times and rode the storm, but Wendie Renard, the relief we saw from her when that penalty was dispatched. France overall deserved the win.

  8. Postpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

    Emma Hayes
    Chelsea Women manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's not convincing from the French team but they've got it over the line, courtesy of modern technology. Nearly everyone in this stadium wanted them to win but Norway showed what a quality team they are. They can be proud.

  9. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:52 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

    All over in Nice. France ride their luck and make it two wins from two. Norway are harshly defeated despite an excellent performance.

  10. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    France 2-1 Norway

    It's hooked long towards Eugenie Le Sommer and the experienced forward runs it straight into the left corner.

  11. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    France 2-1 Norway

    Oh and to make matters worse, a Mexican wave has started in the Allianz Riviera. Please make it stop!!

  12. Postpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

    Emma Hayes
    Chelsea Women manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Norway can be proud of their performance. Only VAR has separated the two sides.

  13. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    France 2-1 Norway

    Time is rapidly running out for Norway and it's Eugenie Le Sommer who has the ball. She wins it in the opposition half and drives into the box before she's tackled.

  14. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 90+1 min

    France 2-1 Norway

    Final roll of the dice for Norway. Vilde Risa is off. Frida Maanum is on.

  15. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

    France 2-1 Norway

    They have not had an attempt on goal since the 41st minute though...

  16. INJURY TIMEpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

    Four minutes for Norway to find an equaliser.

  17. Postpublished at 90 mins

    France 2-1 Norway

    Marion Torrent sends another ball into the box but it's well caught by Ingrid Hjelmseth. She's keen to get things moving again quickly as the clock reaches 90 minutes.

  18. Postpublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 12 June 2019

    France 2-1 Norway

    Emma Hayes
    Chelsea Women manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The game's getting stretched now, but Norway need to improve their final ball into the final third. They're a little rushed with what they're doing.

  19. Postpublished at 89 mins

    France 2-1 Norway

    Eugenie Le Sommer juggles the ball past a defender on the left and sets off on a counter-attack. It's three-on-two for a moment until the Norwegian midfielders get back.

    It comes across to substitute Delphine Cascarino and she beats the full-back, gets to the byline but her lifted cross evades Le Sommer in the centre.

  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 87 mins

    France 2-1 Norway

    Ingrid Moe Wold is replaced by Stine Hovland.