She started 2020 as she had finished 2019. Scorer in the last game of the Blue against Serbia (6-0) at Matmut-Atlantique de Bordeaux, where she plays, Viviane Asseyi scored the victory goal (1-0 ) against Canada this Wednesday in Calais at the opening of the Tournoi de France.
The 26-year-old scored a beautiful direct free kick over the Canadian wall in the 55th minute. Holder in torchbearer in midfield, the Bordeaux honored as it should be its 40th selection by scoring its 7th goal, all under the Corinne Deacon era. Also with his 13 goals with the Girondines this season, the usual striker is asserting himself more and more with the Blue.
Is a victory and a goal a perfect start to this French tournament?
VIVIANE ASSEYI. Yes, it's nice. This goal comes from a work of the whole team because it is other players who pressed the opponents and got the fault. I'm the one finishing, I'm glad, but it could have been another person. It is especially important for the team.
Tell us about this free kick?
It is very well placed, in the axis. We spoke with Amandine (Editor's note: Henry) and Amel (Editor's note: Majri) , who were also next to the ball, and we agreed that I would shoot it. I took my responsibilities and I did not ask myself questions. I knew I was going to put it there.
Do you appreciate this position of torchbearer?
Yes I really like. It is a position that requires a lot of movement. We get a lot of balloons. I'm happy to play there. But even if I am attacked or goalkeeper (laughing) , as long as I play, I am happy.
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What did you miss to make your big domination more concrete?
We knew we had to play a little more liberated. We still had good phases of the game, but we have to be more killer in front of the goal (sic) . But we are aware of this and we will continue to work on this aspect.