MELBOURNE, Aug 1 (Reuters) - France coach Herve Renard apologised on Tuesday for his furious outburst at Brazil staff at the end of his team's tight win at the Women's World Cup.
With Brazil seeking a late equaliser at Brisbane's Lang Park on Saturday, a frustrated Renard took umbrage in the technical area as injury time dragged on due to frequent stoppages.
Pointing at his watch and yelling at the Brazil camp, Renard was restrained by one of his staff and angrily brushed away a match official who intervened.
The win over Brazil put France top of the group but level with second-placed Jamaica on four points.
Renard said he would make changes to his starting 11 to freshen up the squad, and suggested captain Wendie Renard, who scored the winner against Brazil, might get some time off.
Persons:
Herve Renard, Renard, umbrage, I'm, Wendie Renard, Ian Ransom, Robert Birsel
Organizations:
MELBOURNE, Brazil, Panama, French national, Thomson
Locations:
France, Brazil, Brisbane's, Sydney, Jamaica, Melbourne