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France to face Australia in last eight after thumping win over Morocco

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Kadidiatou Diani and Eugenie Le Sommer played starring roles as France defeated Morocco 4-0 in the Women's World Cup to set up a quarter-final clash with Australia.

Herve Renard's side had put six past Panama in their final Group F game and, with the return of several stars free from the shackles of possible suspension, got back on their bike in Adelaide.

In came Kenza Dali, Sakina Karchaoui, Le Sommer and Wendie Renard - the quartet who, alongside Diani, blew away their opponents with three goals in the space of nine first-half minutes.

The first goal came in the 15th minute, when Diani headed in from Karchaoui's deft cross. Minutes later, the Olympique Lyon forward acted as a provider by finding Dali in the box, who was just as dogged in front of goal.

Le Sommer decided she wanted in on the fun too, and was given a helping hand by Nesryne El Chad. The Lille defender gifted her the ball in the box after being hurried by Diani, and France's record goalscorer did not need to be told what to do next

While the second half was far more measured, France continued to apply the pressure, and soon the Moroccan defence caved one final time to allow Le Sommer to grab her second of the game via a nod-in at the far post.

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