A good start.
For its entry into the running at the World Championships in Doha (Qatar), the French team was able to avoid the trap by winning against Brazil (16-11), this Monday, February 5 against in the first match of group B The French quickly took the lead (3-0, 8-5 at the break) before managing in the last two quarters.
“It's good to have won but I'm not really satisfied with the speed of decision-making and execution that we achieved,” declared national coach Florian Bruzzo.
We weren't in the best shape even though we planned to gain strength during the competition.
We were never afraid, it was a controlled victory and it's good to start like that.
Now we have to work on the reaction speed.
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The nugget of the Blues, Thomas Vernoux, was particularly effective with a 6/6 shooting.
Since the Euro, he has played as a left-back and not as a forward.
“He was very good.
Thomas has moved forward with the direction of the game, he has put his teammates in the best possible position, praises Florian Bruzzo.
In his new position, he is responsible for the direction of the game and the tempo of our attack.
In these two areas, he has really progressed and I am very happy with it.
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After a day of rest tomorrow, the French will face China this Wednesday (7 a.m.) then Greece this Friday (5 p.m.).
If they finish in first place, they will qualify directly for the quarter-finals.
If they finish 2nd or 3rd, they will go through the 8th final box.
Last year in Fukuoka (Japan), France achieved its best performance at a World Cup by finishing in 6th place.