France thrashes Panama to progress at FIFA Women's World Cup

SYDNEY, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Despite conceding a goal after 67 seconds into the game, France thrashed debutant Panama 6-3 on Wednesday to book a last 16 spot at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Kadidiatou Diani scored a hat-trick in Sydney as fifth-ranked France topped Group F with seven points. Jamaica finished second after a goalless draw eliminated Brazil.

After a sluggish scoreless draw against Jamaica, Fran