Sweden scored either side of halftime to spoil Australia’s party and claim third spot at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane on Saturday. In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty kick by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike […]
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Ten-player England scrapes through as Nigeria pays World Cup penalty
Nigeria had the better of the chances, but the European Champion held out for a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes and prevailed 4-2 in the shootout in front of almost 50,000 spectators in Brisbane. Playmaker Lauren James, the two-goal hero in the 6-1 win against China, received a red card for violent conduct after a […]
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Captain Wendie Renard's header gives France vital win over disappointing Brazil
Captain Wendie Renard headed in a late winner as France kickstarted their Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a heavyweight clash in Brisbane on Saturday. After a lackluster 0-0 with Jamaica in its opening game, France defied the Brazilian team and most of the 49,378 crowd to secure three vital […]
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Nigeria stuns co-host Australia
Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit. In front of 49,156 fans in Brisbane, the Matildas missed a golden chance to reach the last 16 and instead now face a must-win final group […]