France edge Colombia in Paris 2024 women's football group match

PARIS, July 25 (Xinhua) -- France survived a late comeback by Colombia to win 3-2 in their first women's football group match at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Marie-Antoinette Katoto put the hosts into lead in the sixth minute when the striker powered past two Colombian defenders before putting the ball past helpless goalkeeper Katherine Tapia.

Kenza Dali made it 2-0 in France's favor in the 18th minute