France coach Herve Renard can have “revenge” on his thoughts at subsequent yr’s Paris Olympics after his facet’s heartbreaking FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final exit in a penalty shootout towards Australia.
For the second World Cup in succession, Les Bleues’ have fallen a recreation wanting reaching the final 4 after a quarter-final loss to eventual champions USA in 2019 when France hosted the match.
Hosting strain will once more be on the French at subsequent yr’s Olympic Games, however Renard is about to embrace that expectation as he contemplates one other potential encounter towards the Matildas.
“Now we have to look forward,” Renard stated after his facet’s 7-6 penalty shootout loss at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night time.
“We are organising next year’s Olympic Games in Paris, so we are waiting for you.
“We’ll have our revenge.”
Renard stated it was a “shame” France’s World Cup run had come to an finish, however stated “destiny” selected Australia in a “50-50” match.
“This competition was fantastic for us. Beautiful cities, beautiful stadiums, the atmosphere was fantastic … (but) all the best to (the Matildas). I’m sure you can win this World Cup.
“(Australia) is a physical team, waiting most of the time for its opponent. They like the transition, the counter-attack because they are very fast.”
The Matildas will meet England on Wednesday night time in Sydney for a spot in subsequent Sunday’s ultimate.
In the opposite semi-final, which can be performed on Tuesday night time in Auckland, Spain will meet Sweden.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson predicted his facet would once more rise to the event towards an England group the Australians beat 2-0 in London in April.
“We’ve shown that we thrive under pressure over and over and over again in this tournament,” Gustavsson stated.
“I have some unhealthy addiction to do-or-die games and these types of moments. I love it. It makes you feel alive.
“I said to my staff that this is what life is about, creating memories with the ones that you love the most.
“To be able to do that with this team has been amazing. I can’t wait to get more moments like this with this group of amazing people.
“When you want to achieve something great, to then see how all the hard work that not just these players, but all the brave women that walked this path way before my time … how it comes together, I’m extremely proud.
“I know how much it means for so many.”
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