Scoring a hat-trick in France’s convincing victory against Panama (6-3) this Wednesday, during the Women’s World Cup, Kadidiatou Diani couldn’t hide her joy after the match.
On Wednesday, France faced Panama in the third and final match of the Women’s World Cup in Group F. Being significantly superior to their opponents, the French team secured a resounding 6-3 victory. A flurry of goals, in which Kadidiatou Diani played a major role. The French forward scored a hat-trick (28th, 37th, and 52nd minutes).
She expressed her pride in this performance when speaking to France 2 after her team’s triumph. “It’s a great evening for France. We achieved the victory, and despite some negatives, the most important thing is the 3 points. My hat-trick? It feels really good for morale,” she stated, as reported by RMC Sport. Diani had been injured before the start of the World Cup, but she assured everyone about her current health: “Physically, I feel much better, and it’s a good moment for me and the team as well.”
With this victory, France finished first in their group and qualified for the Round of 16. In this knockout stage, the French team will face either Germany, Colombia, or Morocco. Regardless of the opponent, Hervé Renard’s proteges will undoubtedly look forward to another outstanding performance from Kadidiatou Diani to lead the way.