Tag: Women’s World Cup
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Netherlands beat Sweden to reach first World Cup final
The Netherlands reached their first Women’s World Cup final after Manchester United midfielder Jackie Groenen’s sweet extra-time strike settled their cagey semi-final against Sweden. The European champions will face holders the United States in Lyon on Sunday, after Jill Ellis’ side’s win over England. The 48,452 fans inside the Stade de Lyon had looked set…
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FIFA WWC: USA beat France to book England semi-final
Holders the United States overcame hosts France to book a semi-final date with England at the Women’s World Cup. Megan Rapinoe scored a goal in each half for the USA, the first a low free-kick that went in through a crowd of players, the second a side-foot finish. France did not manage a single shot…
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FIFA WWC: England reach semi-finals with 3-0 win over Norway
England sent out a warning to their rivals as they stormed into the women’s World Cup semi-finals with an impressive 3-0 victory against Norway on Thursday. Ellen White scored her fifth goal of the tournament in between Jill Scott’s opener and a Lucy Bronze screamer from the edge of the area. Phil Neville’s side has…
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FIFA defends VAR ahead of women’s World Cup quarter-finals
FIFA on Wednesday defended its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review system, saying referees had reached a 98 Percent accuracy rate in decision-making during the group stage of the ongoing women’s World Cup in France. VAR system has made a controversy-filled debut in the women’s game at World Cup level, baffling players and coaches, and…
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2019 FIFA WWC: Sweden sink Canada to set up Germany clash
Sweden’s Stina Blackstenius struck in the second half on Monday in Paris as they won 1-0 against Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup to set up a quarter-final against Germany. But it was a day of misfortune for the North Americans, who missed a penalty kick in the Round of 16 Match. In sweltering…
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Marta dedicates landmark goal to gender equality
When Brazil forward Marta scored a landmark 16th World Cup goal, she took the opportunity to promote gender equality with a special celebration. After netting the opener from the penalty spot in Brazil’s 3-2 defeat by Australia on Thursday, the 33-year-old pointed to her boots, which sported a pink and blue symbol to represent equality.…
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FIFA WWC: China beat South Africa to send Germany, France through
China striker Li Ying scored the only goal in a crucial 1-0 victory over South Africa in a women’s World Cup Group B clash at the Parc des Princes on Thursday. This result ensures Germany and France progress to the second round. Debutants South Africa are now likely out of contention after two defeats, but…
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[BREAKING] Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons defeat South Korea 2-0
The Super Falcons on Wednesday boosted Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the next round in the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup in France with a 2-0 victory over South Korea. The first goal arrived in the first half when South Korean defender Kim Doyeon kicked the ball into her own neat following strong pressing by…
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Women’s World Cup: Falcons need to play confidently, says Owolabi
Felix Owolabi, an ex-international has urged the Super Falcons to ensure that they build the team’s confidence and play confidently in their next match against South Korea at the ongoing 2019 France FIFA Women’s World Cup. Felix Owolabi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. NAN…
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Women’s World Cup: Cristiane’s hat-trick gives Brazil perfect start
Brazil’s Cristiane scored a hat-trick as the former finalists sealed a superb 3-0 victory over women’s World Cup debutants, Jamaica, on Sunday to kick off their campaign in style. The victory at Stade des Alpes in Grenoble meant Vadao’s side maintained their perfect record in World Cup openers. The team had snapped a run of…