Paris — It took 42 minutes of Great Britain’s third match to finally show their killer touch in front of goal from open play, as Hannah French scored a superb winner to record the Tokyo bronze medallists’ first three-pointer of their 2024 campaign.
There was a sense of relief and joy at the final hooter too, as Team GB players rounded Pitch 2 here amid a wave of Union Jack flags.
After a stuttering start in Colombes, with two defeats, Team GB edged South Africa 2-1. Victory gives David Ralph’s side momentum ahead of their next task: to beat USA and Pool leaders Argentina in their final games, avoid fourth place and a likely showdown with the Dutch in the quarter-finals.
Yet, nothing is certain.
Continue reading...
Unlock ALL our premium content for 3 months for only £1...and get use of our subscriber-only app for a better reading experience.
Simply select Monthly or Yearly subscription and use coupon 3FOR1 when prompted.
Already a subscriber to our website? Login
