NICE, France (Reuters) - France took a big step towards the last 16 of the women's World Cup after Eugenie Le Sommer's penalty earned the tournament hosts a 2-1 victory against Norway on Wednesday.
Le Sommer struck from the spot after Wendie Renard's own goal had cancelled out Valerie Gauvin's opener for France at the start of the second half.Norway, the 1995 champions, are second on three points, ahead of Nigeria on goal difference after the African champions won 2-0 against South Korea, who are bottom with no points.
Norway were on the back foot early on before stepping up a gear after 10 minutes, threatening on the break while the French defence showed signs of nerves.
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