ROTHERHAM, England (Reuters) - France secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Women's Euros with a 2-1 win over Belgium in Group D on Friday, advancing with a game to spare.
Corinne Diacre's side, one of the tournament favourites, took the lead in the sixth minute at the New York Stadium when Kadidiatou Diani arrived at the far post to head in Sakina Karchaoui's deep cross.
That shock equaliser did not deter France, however, as just minutes later another header, this time from defender Griedge Mbock Bathy, restored their lead before halftime on Bastille Day. They were given a soft penalty late on for handball by Belgium substitute Amber Tysiak when Grace Geyoro's shot hit her arm, even though it was low and close to her side.
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