France is rejoicing for a fourth consecutive spot in the Quarter-Finals round of the FIBA World Championship after managing a 61-48 victory over Brazil.

Well-determined by the welcome return of the previously injured Endene Miyem, Les Bleues were able to compete in physical aspect against Brazil and it was a second-half shutdown which sent their opponents back home. It seemed to be a good time for Miyem to prove she can and will play a part in the tournament, having not featured in any of the Group B games.

"It felt like I had been waiting such a long time for that," stated the forward.

"It's great just to be back out on the court and it made very happy and especially because we managed to get the win we wanted - this made it perfect."

It placed France in what seemed to be an indisputable position at 26-15 ahead at half-time, and they had little difficulty in keeping Brazil tamed during the second half, easing their way safely over the end of time.

There had been little to decide to between both teams after a relatively tight opening 10 minutes, which France only just shaded 12-10 - not that it was a sign of new things to come.

Valerie Garnier and her players threw a defensive play over Brazil and restricted their opponents to a definite five points in the second quarter.

France will play the USA in Friday's Quarter-Finals in Istanbul.

"We know they are the champions, but we beat them during preparation - so why not again," smiled the 26-year-old.

(Source: 2014 FIBA for Women Official Website)