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France made to work for victory

France 2-0 Hungary France secured their second FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying Group 5 win in a week - but Hungary made them work hard for the three points.

France secured their second 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying Group 5 win in a week - but Hungary made them work hard for the three points.

French form
Having lost their opener at home to the Netherlands, Les Bleues recovered to defeat Austria in midweek and knew another win would move them level on points with leaders England and the Dutch. Hungary, meanwhile, were without a point or a goal in the pool at kick-off.

Late goals
However, Hungary worked hard and the deadlock in Blois was only broken after 67 minutes when Sandrine Soubeyrand, who struck twice on her 100th appearance on Saturday, found the target again. Victory was sealed 14 minutes later through another Juvisy FCF player, Laetitia Tonazzi. A 2-0 loss represented a big improvement for Hungary, beaten 13-0 by England last time out.

England encounter
In eight days time France will lose their joint leadership in the pool when England face the Netherlands in Zwolle. But Elisabeth Loisel's team have the chance to put themselves in a strong position when they return to competitive action on 26 March as they visit England, who they beat in a play-off to qualify for the 2003 finals. The day before Hungary welcome the Dutch.

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