Updated On: 03 August, 2023 08:23 AM IST | Sydney | AFP
Paris Saint-Germain striker Diani got her third from the spot after the restart, but Panama refused to give up as France relaxed

France’s Kadidiatou Diani scores from the penalty spot v Panama in Sydney yesterday. Pic/AFP
Kadidiatou Diani hit a hat-trick as France marched into the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday in a 6-3 thriller against Panama.
It was a polished recovery after Marta Cox’s wonder strike on 67 seconds left the French reeling, swerving a free kick into the corner from 30 yards for her country’s first-ever World Cup goal.