Soccer-France here to build history, says head coach Diacre


 Soccer Football - Womens Euro 2022 - Quarter Final - France v Netherlands - AESSEAL New York Stadium Rotherham Britain - July 23 2022   France coach Corinne Diacre REUTERSCarl Recine

Soccer Football - Women's Euro 2022 - Quarter Final - France v Netherlands - AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, Britain - July 23, 2022 France coach Corinne Diacre REUTERS/Carl Recine

ROTHERHAM, England (Reuters) - France head coach Corinne Diacre said her side are here to build their own history after qualifying for the women's Euros semi-final with a 1-0 triumph over reigning champions the Netherlands on Saturday.

Eve Perisset scored from the spot on a penalty in extra time for the win, marking the first time France have managed to reach this stage at a European Championships. France will face Germany in the semi-finals on Wednesday, 27 July. They have yet to taste a major tournament final.

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