video. All attempts from the World Cup semi-final between France and New Zealand

On Saturday, France challenged New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals at Eden Park. The match got off to a perfect start for Les Bleues with a try from Romane Ménager just after the half-hour mark. While Caroline Drouin opened the scoring for the French with a penalty kick, the third line made his power speak to pass the chalk line of the Black Ferns.

🇳🇿 New Zealand 0 – 10 France 🇫🇷

🏉 Romane Ménager on first try for Bleues! What a start to the game for the French!

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Then the locals had a highlight that led to an investigation Fruhler, despite a very good three-color defense for several minutes.

🇳🇿 New Zealand 10-10 France 🇫🇷

🏉 Everything has to be redesigned for the Bleues after Fruhler tested the locals

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However, the housing tribe had a very good reaction by immediately investing the camp of the New Zealanders. One last attack before the break allowed France to lead 17-10 after a deserved try from Vernier.

🇳🇿 New Zealand 10-17 France 🇫🇷

🏉 Perfect scenario with a new Les Bleues game experience thanks to Gabrielle Vernier, just before the end of the first half!

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Once again, the New Zealanders responded to the Blues with a try from the start after kicking the game behind the defense and putting good pressure on the opportunistic Tui.

🇳🇿 New Zealand 15-17 France 🇫🇷

🏉 What a blues mistake! Robbie Toy takes advantage and the Black Ferns close after this unconverted attempt

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The locals then progressed for the first time in the semi-final with a powerful try from Theresa Fitzpatrick which resulted in a well-carried ball.

🇳🇿 New Zealand 22-17 France 🇫🇷

🏉 Theresa Fitzpatrick scores New Zealand’s third try! For the first time in the match, the Blacks lead Ferns

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But the blue did not abdicate and Romain Menagher, who brought the French team back into the match with a brace, despite the presence of many players in the back.

🇳🇿 New Zealand 25-24 France 🇫🇷

🏉 Romane Ménager for a double! 15 minutes left and the suspense is complete!

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Les Bleues had one last chance to win this match on a penalty kick. But the ball crossed the poles. A 25 to 24 victory for New Zealand who found England in the final.