The score is (slightly) lower than against Tunisia on Friday, but the impression given by the France team is even more impressive. Certainly, the Burkinabés showed themselves too irregular to hope for better in support but especially in shooting.
But the Blues had no pity for this African team which had the formidable privilege of facing Henri Lacroix's gang after winning narrowly against Ivory Coast (13-11).
The first lead set the tone: a blocked ball from Henri Lacroix, four missed attempts at shooting by Burkina Faso, two better-aimed balls and a rich shot from Dylan Rocher who with one ball hits both and scores a puck.
See you this afternoon from 2:30 p.m.
With a lead of five to start, the Blues could hardly do better. With their heads in the bucket, the Burkinabés saved their honor in the second lead. A flash in the pan: Lacroix and his team twice added four points in the next two ends and qualified for the round of 16 with now direct elimination games. “The world championships start now“, said Henri Lacroix as he left the field.
-Next game, this Saturday afternoon from 2:30 p.m., against an opponent who remains to be determined.
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