Jamaica holds France to a 0-0 draw in a surprising Women’s World Cup opener
1 year, 5 months ago

Jamaica holds France to a 0-0 draw in a surprising Women’s World Cup opener

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Hervé Renard knows all about World Cup shocks. With that in mind, the France coach was not unduly concerned by his team’s 0-0 with Jamaica on Sunday, which was one of the biggest surprises so far at the Women’s World Cup. Renard led Saudi Arabia to a famous win against Argentina at the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year, before Lionel Messi’s team rebounded and went on to lift the trophy for their country. “I’ve already won competitions after drawing my first two games,” said the two-time Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach. “We always tell our players just don’t worry about the rankings,” said Jamaica coach Lorne Donaldson, who declared his country’s first point ever in the competition as its greatest achievement in soccer.

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s coach hails team after historic penalty shootout vs France
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s coach hails team after historic penalty shootout vs France

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson expressed his pride in his team for the dramatic penalty shootout victory over France on Saturday that, he felt, meant much more than just a place in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. As the nation celebrated, Cortnee Vine’s winning penalty was already being compared in its impact to the one John Aloisi converted against …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard lauds players despite quarterfinal exit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard lauds players despite quarterfinal exit

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard said he had nothing to criticise his players for after they were beaten by “millimetres” in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup, losing to Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Saturday. Australia vs France sees the longest penalty shootout in FIFA Women’s World Cup history France, which was looking to reach the semifinals for …

Women’s World Cup 2023: We are not only playing against one team, but against one nation, says France coach Renard ahead of Australia clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: We are not only playing against one team, but against one nation, says France coach Renard ahead of Australia clash

The Hindu  

France is aware of the pressure that a revived Australia side will be under as host nation in its Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, and expect a tough test in front of a packed and partisan crowd at Lang Park. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach “We know tomorrow …

France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Spoiler alert. Hervé Renard’s French lineup knows what the atmosphere and the tension is like playing a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on home soil, and is projecting that onto Australia’s Matildas. “That’s a good thing, that we know we can win, but when we play our way, we can beat anyone.” Renard became the first coach to …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

France’s run at the Women’s World Cup is about to get a lot tougher with a quarterfinal clash against Australia on Saturday, but France coach Herve Renard understands the pressure that comes with being a host nation in a knockout game. “We’re hoping to put Australia through exactly what France went through when they were the host country in 2019.” …

Women’s World Cup | Colombia pips impressive Jamaica; France eases past Morocco
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup | Colombia pips impressive Jamaica; France eases past Morocco

The Hindu  

France issued a Women’s World Cup warning on August 8 to set up a tasty quarter-final clash against Australia, with Colombia joining them in the last eight and facing England. Asked if his side could beat the Matildas in front of a hostile crowd, he added: “We are capable of doing it but it won’t be easy, albeit not easy …

Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup ends, but their fight for support continues
1 year, 4 months ago

Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup ends, but their fight for support continues

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup run might be over for now, but the team’s fight for support back home continues. I’m hoping that the federation starts to take us seriously and just pays attention to what we’re doing out here.” Reggae legend Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley, heard about the team’s plight in 2014, and has since served …

France ends Morocco’s run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

France ends Morocco’s run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — France coach Herve Renard high-fived his staff on the sideline as it became clear his team was on its way to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. The French scored once more in the second half to win 4-0 and end Morocco’s historic debut run at the World Cup. The Atlas Lions were also the first …

Women’s World Cup: Colombia edges Jamaica 1-0 to set up England quarterfinal
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Colombia edges Jamaica 1-0 to set up England quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Catalina Usme scored the only goal as Colombia kept its Women’s World Cup charge on track Tuesday by beating Jamaica 1-0 to secure a maiden quarterfinal against European champion England. Colombia’s intense, attacking ethos under coach Nelson Abadia finally paid dividends in the 51st minute when the dangerous Usme got the breakthrough with a composed finish inside the box to …

No split loyalties for France and Morocco coaches ahead of Women’s World Cup clash
1 year, 4 months ago

No split loyalties for France and Morocco coaches ahead of Women’s World Cup clash

Associated Press  

It would be understandable if the coaches of France and Morocco had divided loyalties when their teams meet in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday in Adelaide. France’s Herve Renard led Morocco’s men’s team to the 2018 World Cup. Morocco coach Reynald Pedros, meanwhile, is French and insists “my heart is with Morocco.” Morocco is …

History will be made at Women’s World Cup as Colombia, Jamaica and Morocco seek quarterfinal spots
1 year, 4 months ago

History will be made at Women’s World Cup as Colombia, Jamaica and Morocco seek quarterfinal spots

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — History will be made Tuesday in at least one of the Women’s World Cup knockout games, where three teams try to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in their history. The Reggae Girlz are playing in their second consecutive World Cup — they were eliminated in group play in 2019 — and needed a …

Women’s World Cup: Jamaica historic run comes despite ‘subpar’ support
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Jamaica historic run comes despite ‘subpar’ support

Al Jazeera  

With 30 seconds left on the clock, prolific Brazilian striker Debinha connected with the ball after a scramble on the edge of Jamaica’s six-yard box. Becky Spencer, the Jamaican goalkeeper, dove to scoop up the Brazilian header in a heart-stopping moment that sealed the Caribbean nation’s place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup last week. …

Time to take us seriously, says Jamaica’s World Cup goalkeeper Spencer
1 year, 4 months ago

Time to take us seriously, says Jamaica’s World Cup goalkeeper Spencer

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer says Jamaica’s historic run into the knockout stages of the World Cup will put pressure on football bosses at home to take the women’s team seriously. “We hope that they’re looking at us and taking us seriously now, which they should have been doing, and they can give us what we deserve out of everything.” Jamaica’s next …

Spencer and Jamaica’s defenders shut out Brazil, clinch spot in knockout round of Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Spencer and Jamaica’s defenders shut out Brazil, clinch spot in knockout round of Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Jamaica’s third consecutive shutout — a 0-0 draw against Brazil on Wednesday — sent the Reggae Girlz through to the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup for the first time. “Coming out with two clean sheets against top 10 sides, we’re very happy with that.” The team’s string of shutouts in its second World Cup appearance …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Jamaica knocks out Brazil, reaches last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Jamaica knocks out Brazil, reaches last 16

The Hindu  

A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only its second Women’s World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995. Their coach Pia Sundhage started Marta on the field for the first time in her sixth and final World Cup, but the …

Jamaica reaches knockout round for the first time, eliminating Marta’s Brazil at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Jamaica reaches knockout round for the first time, eliminating Marta’s Brazil at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Jamaica advanced to the knockout round for the first time following a 0-0 draw Wednesday that ended Brazil’s run in the group stage for the first time since 1995 at the Women’s World Cup. After conceding 12 goals in its Women’s World Cup debut in 1999, Jamaica shut out France, Panama and Brazil in consecutive games to …

Dose of ‘Double Swaby’ has Jamaica on cusp of Women’s World Cup history against Brazil
1 year, 4 months ago

Dose of ‘Double Swaby’ has Jamaica on cusp of Women’s World Cup history against Brazil

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Lennox Swaby couldn’t see who put the ball in the net to give Jamaica its first Women’s World Cup win, 1-0 over Panama. Jamaica’s defense against Brazil was likely to rely once more on the Swaby sisters, a pair of defenders coach Lorne Donaldson likes to call “Double Swaby.” Jamaica played No. Chantelle, 24, said after Jamaica’s opening …

Jamaica knock out Brazil to reach Women’s World Cup last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Jamaica knock out Brazil to reach Women’s World Cup last 16

Al Jazeera  

A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only their second Women’s World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995. Brazil coach Pia Sundhage started Marta on the field for the first time in her sixth World Cup but the iconic forward bowed out …

Underfunded Jamaica aims to undermine Brazil’s status in Women’s World Cup group finale
1 year, 4 months ago

Underfunded Jamaica aims to undermine Brazil’s status in Women’s World Cup group finale

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Four months ago, Jamaica’s players felt unprepared for the Women’s World Cup, blaming inadequate support from their soccer federation for leaving them without proper practice time or pay. “We always look forward to say, ‘We need to try any way possible to get to the second round,’” Jamaica coach Lorne Donaldson said. “And she’s someone we can …

Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Herve Renard apologises for outburst against Brazil staff
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Herve Renard apologises for outburst against Brazil staff

The Hindu  

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. FIFA Women’s World …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France set to shuffle deck for Panama clash
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France set to shuffle deck for Panama clash

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard plans to make changes for its clash against Panama at the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday with a draw enough to make the last 16. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria coach disappointed with draw but grateful to advance They could even progress if they lose, provided Jamaica beats Brazil in the other Group F encounter. …

Jamaica edges Panama 1-0 for its first ever Women’s World Cup win, keeping alive a chance to advance
1 year, 4 months ago

Jamaica edges Panama 1-0 for its first ever Women’s World Cup win, keeping alive a chance to advance

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Defender Allyson Swaby scored in the 56th minute and Jamaica hung on to edge Panama 1-0 on Saturday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup. The Reggae Girlz were without captain and leading scorer Khadija Shaw, who received a red card in second-half stoppage time of the team’s opening 0-0 draw against France. IN THEIR …

Renard scores the clincher for France in 2-1 win over Brazil at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Renard scores the clincher for France in 2-1 win over Brazil at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Wendie Renard was threatening to skip the Women’s World Cup and Eugénie Le Sommer wasn’t in selection contention just a few months ago under France’s previous coaching regime. It meant the well-traveled Hervé Renard, who was hired in March to replace Corinne Diacre, became the first head coach to win games at both the women’s and men’s …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Defending champion USA plays out thrilling 1-1 draw against Netherlands
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Defending champion USA plays out thrilling 1-1 draw against Netherlands

The Hindu  

A second-half goal from co-captain Lindsey Horan allowed the United States to fight back for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling Women’s World Cup Group E match on Thursday. The Dutch had struck first through a brilliant strike from Jill Roord from the edge of the box in the 17th minute, and the U.S. went in at …

The gap is closing at the Women’s World Cup as the underdogs rise up
1 year, 5 months ago

The gap is closing at the Women’s World Cup as the underdogs rise up

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The underdogs are rising up at the Women’s World Cup. There were enough examples of that during the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year with Saudi Arabia beating eventual champion Argentina, while Morocco became the first African team to advance to the semifinals. While that goalless draw was one of the most surprising results of the tournament …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Jamaica can spring a surprise at WWC 2023, says Sampson
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Jamaica can spring a surprise at WWC 2023, says Sampson

The Hindu  

Jamaica lost all three games and finished bottom of their group in its only previous Women’s World Cup appearance but defender Vyan Sampson says the team is much more organised under new coach Lorne Donaldson and can spring a surprise this time around. It also lost all three games in the Cup of Nations tournament in February but Sampson said …

France coach Diacre under pressure as tensions grow ahead of Women’s World Cup
1 year, 9 months ago

France coach Diacre under pressure as tensions grow ahead of Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

The Women’s World Cup is just a few months away but France’s preparations for the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand are in disarray after a revolt by leading players piled pressure on coach Corinne Diacre. The girls just can’t cope with it any more,” Diani told broadcaster TF1 last weekend before adding she would be willing to return “if …

Jamaica headed to 2nd straight World Cup despite turmoil
2 years, 5 months ago

Jamaica headed to 2nd straight World Cup despite turmoil

Associated Press  

MONTERREY, Mexico — To borrow from native son Bob Marley, Jamaica is jammin’. Next summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will mark Jamaica’s second appearance in soccer’s premier tournament. While Jamaica didn’t qualify for the 2015 World Cup in Canada, the team attracted fans through its connection to the Marley family. After Hue Menzies resigned because of a …

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