Women's World Cup: VAR talk dominates as Germany reaches quarterfinal
5 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup: VAR talk dominates as Germany reaches quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Germany beat Nigeria 3-0 in another Women's World Cup match dominated by VAR controversy to become the first side through to the quarterfinal. READ | Women's World Cup, as it happened: Germany eases to a 3-0 win over Super Falcons Sara Dabritz converted the spot-kick and Lea Schuller rounded off the scoring late on to set up a last-eight tie with either Sweden or Canada, who meet on Monday. Nigeria made it through as one of the best third-place sides and, thanks to a good save from Chiamaka Nnadozie to deny Lina Magull, it kept Germany at bay for the first 20 minutes. Nigeria had a penalty shout for handball rejected and captain Desire Oparanozie nearly turned the ball in at the back post, but the African side could not find a way through as their opponents made it five clean sheets in a row.

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FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth
9 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth

The Hindu  

Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and the UEFA Nations League 2024 winner continued to lead the FIFA World Rankings in women’s football, sitting at the top for four months now. La Roja, which was in the middle of an off-the-field storm of controversy when Luis Rubiales, the then chief of the Spanish football federation, kissed forward Jennifer Hermoso, …

FIH Women’s Olympic Qualifiers: Germany, Japan secure semifinal berths
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FIH Women’s Olympic Qualifiers: Germany, Japan secure semifinal berths

The Hindu  

Germany and Japan booked their spots in the semifinals of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Stadium here on Tuesday with comfortable wins over the Czech Republic and Chile, respectively, in their final Group A matches. The Czech team, despite facing six Penalty Corners, finished the first quarter without conceding a goal for the …

FIH Hockey Women’s Olympic Qualifiers: India’s road to Olympics gets tougher with loss to USA
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FIH Hockey Women’s Olympic Qualifiers: India’s road to Olympics gets tougher with loss to USA

The Hindu  

Playing in front of a capacity home crowd as the second-highest ranked side, India was expected to have an easy start against the USA but its road to an Olympic ticket got a lot tougher with a 1-0 loss on the opening day of the Olympic Qualifiers here on Saturday. RELATED: Higher-ranked Germany overpowers Chile 3-0 in opener; Japan defeats …

India women’s hockey team goes down 1-3 to Germany in 5-Nations tournament in Valencia
1 year ago

India women’s hockey team goes down 1-3 to Germany in 5-Nations tournament in Valencia

Firstpost  

India Women’s Hockey Team will face Ireland in their last match in the five-nations tournament on 21st December. The Indian Women’s Hockey Team suffered a 1-3 defeat to Germany on Tuesday in the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023. Hanna Carina Granitzki doubled the lead for Germany in the second quarter through a penalty corner goal and presented India with a …

Women’s Nations League 2023: Spain thrashes Swiss 7-1; England loses 3-2 to Belgium
1 year, 2 months ago

Women’s Nations League 2023: Spain thrashes Swiss 7-1; England loses 3-2 to Belgium

The Hindu  

World champions Spain ruthlessly dispatched Switzerland 7-1 in the Women’s Nations League on Tuesday while England’s hopes of progression were dented by Belgium. The match was the team’s first since FIFA announced on Monday that former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales had incurred a three-year ban for his forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso. England in trouble World Cup runners-up England …

FIFA women’s rankings: Sweden on top, world champion Spain second
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA women’s rankings: Sweden on top, world champion Spain second

The Hindu  

Sweden has knocked the United States off the top of the FIFA women’s rankings for the first time in more than six years while Spain also moved above the U.S. after winning its first World Cup last weekend. V Sweden, third before the World Cup, joined Germany as the only other team to have led the rankings after beating tournament …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Which WWC stars find a place in the team of the tournament?
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Which WWC stars find a place in the team of the tournament?

The Hindu  

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand culminated with Spain lifting its first-ever World Cup trophy after defeating England by a solitary goal in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Let’s have a look at the team of the tournament at the 2023 Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New …

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Lionesses receive heartwarming homecoming as attention turns to next game
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Lionesses receive heartwarming homecoming as attention turns to next game

The Independent  

✕ Close England fans around UK react to Women's World Cup final against Spain England heartbreakingly lost 1-0 to Spain in their first Women’s World Cup final as Olga Carmona’s first-half goal proved enough to break the Lionesses’s hearts. Sarina Wiegman and her players were looking to bring the game’s biggest prize home from Sydney but Carmona drilled a finish …

England's devastation after FIFA Women's World Cup final defeat to Spain a sign from where they've come
1 year, 4 months ago

England's devastation after FIFA Women's World Cup final defeat to Spain a sign from where they've come

ABC  

You'd think English football fans would be used to disappointment by now. You'd think the heartache borne from 57 years of pain since that momentous victory in 1966 — all those missed penalties, last-gasp extra-time defeats and soul-crushing red cards — would have created enough of a resilience in England supporters that an entirely deserved defeat to a wonderful Spain …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Mary Earps wins Golden Glove, Bonmati wins the Best Player award
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Mary Earps wins Golden Glove, Bonmati wins the Best Player award

The Hindu  

Spain won its maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup as Olga Carmona’s goal saw it beat England 1-0 in the WWC final at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. 👏 pic.twitter.com/CS9L904CUF — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, 2023 Spain’s Aitana Bonmati got the Best Player of the Tournament while Salma Paralluelo won the Best Young Player award. Now she’s excellent, but …

Spain creates history by winning its first Women’s World Cup title
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain creates history by winning its first Women’s World Cup title

Live Mint  

Spain won its first Women's World Cup title less than a year after a player rebellion, holding off England 1-0 on Sunday after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal. Spain is the fifth winner in nine editions of the Women’s World Cup and joins Germany as the only two nations to win both the men’s and women’s tournament. But three of the …

FIFA Women's World Cup Final Highlights: Spain beat England 1-0 to be crowned world champions
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup Final Highlights: Spain beat England 1-0 to be crowned world champions

Firstpost  

2:36 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Pre-match talk “Spain have got the best technical players in the world in my opinion. We watched their game against Japan so they have suffered quite a heavy defeat in this World Cup already. They like to feel in control of the game with possession but we’re a team that can possess the ball or …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga goal gives Spain maiden title after 1-0 win over England
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga goal gives Spain maiden title after 1-0 win over England

The Hindu  

Spain won its first FIFA Women’s World Cup title less than a year after a player rebellion, holding off England 1-0 on Sunday after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal. Spain’s first major international trophy made it the first European team to win the Women’s World Cup since Germany in 2007. READ | Spain vs England Live Score, FIFA Women’s World Cup …

ESP 1 - 0 ENG, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain wins maiden Women’s World Cup after Olga Carmona goal; Bonmati wins Golden Ball
1 year, 4 months ago

ESP 1 - 0 ENG, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain wins maiden Women’s World Cup after Olga Carmona goal; Bonmati wins Golden Ball

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup Final Preview It’s a game of opposites in many senses when England and Spain take each other in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Come Sunday when the FIFA Women’s World Cup final gets underway, none of this will matter. England and Spain are maiden World Cup finalists, but the Lionesses come into the fixture with the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?

The Hindu  

It’s a game of opposites in many senses when England and Spain take each other in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Come Sunday when the FIFA Women’s World Cup final gets underway, none of this will matter. Head-to-head England and Spain are maiden World Cup finalists, but the Lionesses come into the fixture with the upper hand. This England …

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?

The Hindu  

It’s a game of opposites in many senses when England and Spain take each other in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Come Sunday when the FIFA Women’s World Cup final gets underway, none of this will matter. Head-to-head England and Spain are maiden World Cup finalists, but the Lionesses come into the fixture with the upper hand. This England …

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: Clash of styles as England, Spain eye summit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: Clash of styles as England, Spain eye summit

The Hindu  

Women’s football will crown a first-time champion on Sunday when the ninth Women’s World Cup concludes with England and Spain, both proud footballing nations, facing off in an intriguing final in Sydney. READ | England’s road to World Cup final “I think it’s going to be a brilliant game,” England captain Millie Bright enthused on Saturday. Our team has evolved, …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden take third place to deprive Australia of consolation prize
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden take third place to deprive Australia of consolation prize

Firstpost  

In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike from Kosovare Asllani just after the hour Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim a third spot at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England reaches final despite key injuries
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England reaches final despite key injuries

The Hindu  

There were some doubts about England’s squad leading into the Women’s World Cup because a trio of dominant players — Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Fran Kirby — weren’t with the team because of injuries. How to play?’” England has played in the World Cup without their three playmakers from the 2022 European Championship squad. All three sustained knee injuries …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden Beat Hosts Australia 2-0 to Finish Third at WWC
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden Beat Hosts Australia 2-0 to Finish Third at WWC

News 18  

Sweden got the better of co-hosts Australia in the third-place playoff at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on Saturday with a 2-0 win over the Matildas. The Swedish women proved once again they’re tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane. The tournament co-hosted …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal

The Hindu  

Sweden won yet another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring on Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over tournament co-host Australia. The Swedish women proved once again they’re tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane. The …

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Nobody beats Sweden on the rebound from a Women’s World Cup semifinal loss. The Swedish women extended their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over Australia. Goalkeeper Zecira Musovic kept another clean sheet in outstanding tournament for Sweden, blocking Kerr’s angled …

World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women’s football
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women’s football

The Hindu  

Sunday’s World Cup final between England and Spain is the final act of a month of drama that highlighted how far women’s football has come -- and the challenges that lie ahead. There had been fears that the biggest-ever Women’s World Cup -- 32 teams, up from 24 four years ago -- would dilute the spectacle in Australia and New …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England’s road to WWC final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England’s road to WWC final

The Hindu  

England could become only the second team to simultaneously hold both the Women’s Euros and the Women’s World Cup when it faces Spain in the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Sydney on Sunday. RELATED: FIFA Women’s World Cup may be ‘coming home’ to Lionesses, but don’t count out the adamant Spanish Let’s have a look at England’s …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s road to WWC Final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s road to WWC Final

The Hindu  

Before the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicked off, not many would have counted Spain among the favourites to reach the final. Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist, Spain? Mariona Caldentey of Spain converts the penalty to score the team’s first goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand …

Sweden beats Australia for bronze medal at Women's World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden beats Australia for bronze medal at Women's World Cup

China Daily  

Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo celebrates a goal from the penalty spot during the third place play-off between Sweden and Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia, Aug 19, 2023. BRISBANE, Australia -- Sweden kept a perfect record in their third-place battles at the Women's World Cup as they won their fourth bronze medal and their second in …

Women’s World Cup: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal

LA Times  

Sweden’s Fridolina Rolfo, left, celebrates with teammate Rebecka Blomqvist after defeating Australia in the Women’s World Cup third place match in Brisbane, Australia, on Saturday. The Swedish women extended their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over Australia. Goalkeeper Zecira Musovic kept another clean …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia

The Hindu  

Sweden’s dreams of winning a first Women’s World Cup title were dramatically ended by Spain but the county is out to ensure its impressive run does not end without silverware when they meet co-host Australia in the third-place playoff on Saturday. Third-ranked Sweden is playing in its second straight bronze medal match, having finished third at the 2019 World Cup. …

England beats host Australia to reach Women's World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

England beats host Australia to reach Women's World Cup final

China Daily  

England's Ella Toone celebrates scoring during the semifinal between Australia and England at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 16, 2023. SYDNEY - England went closer to their first Women's World Cup title as they moved into the final for the first time after beating host Australia 3-1 in the semifinal here on Wednesday. The home …

Video: Sarina Wiegman proud of Lionesses, gearing up for Spain in Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Video: Sarina Wiegman proud of Lionesses, gearing up for Spain in Women’s World Cup final

The Hindu  

England coach Sarina Wiegman said she felt she was living in a “fairytale” after her team advanced to the Women’s World Cup final with a 3-1 win over tournament co-host Australia in Sydney. Wednesday’s semifinal victory saw Wiegman become the first coach to guide two different countries to a Women’s World Cup final, after she took her native Netherlands to …

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain
1 year, 4 months ago

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England moved on to its …

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner

The Hindu  

England reached its first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England’s Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her side’s third goal during the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup | England reach first World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup | England reach first World Cup final despite Kerr stunner

The Hindu  

England reached their first Women's World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts' fairytale run came to an end. Attacking midfielder Ella Toone had given England a first-half lead but a stunning strike from captain Kerr, making her first start of the tournament, squared things …

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run
1 year, 4 months ago

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Lauren Hemp didn’t let the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England become the Sam Kerr show. Hemp scored to restore England’s lead eight minutes after a superb equalizer from Kerr, and then provided a perfect pass for the clincher as the Lionesses moved into their first World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory over …

England stun hosts Australia to reach first Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

England stun hosts Australia to reach first Women’s World Cup final

Al Jazeera  

Lionesses end the Matildas’ run to reach the Women’s World Cup final for the first time and set up a clash with Spain. England have reached their first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia, despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England, who fell at …

England beat Australia to reach 2023 Women's World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

England beat Australia to reach 2023 Women's World Cup final

The Telegraph  

By Tom Garry, Women’s Football Reporter, in Sydney England are through to their first Women’s World Cup final, and English football’s first global final since 1966, as Sarina Wiegman’s resolute team beat co-hosts Australia on their own turf in a gripping semi-final. Manchester City winger Lauren Hemp’s cool finish into the bottom corner with 19 minutes remaining and then her …

Matildas knocked out of FIFA Women's World Cup after 3-1 semifinal defeat to England
1 year, 4 months ago

Matildas knocked out of FIFA Women's World Cup after 3-1 semifinal defeat to England

ABC  

The Matildas are out of the FIFA Women's World Cup, falling to a 3-1 defeat to England in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia in Sydney. England deservedly led thanks to an Ella Toone strike in the first half, but Sam Kerr scored a stunning long-range leveller to give the Matildas renewed vigour. Greenwood was issued a rare booking …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 preview: Australia, England, Spain vying for glory as maiden champion
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 preview: Australia, England, Spain vying for glory as maiden champion

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to have a new champion after 12 years. Morocco’s journey was brought to an end by France, but its round of 16 finish in its maiden World Cup pairs perfectly with the heartening journey of the men’s side in Qatar last year. After a painful and public standoff, only six of the …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Olga Carmona's late goal powers Spain to final with 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Olga Carmona's late goal powers Spain to final with 2-1 win over Sweden

Firstpost  

Spain will now play the winner of tournament co-host Australia and England on Sunday in the final Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its players against coach …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga’s goal powers Spain into first-ever final with a 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga’s goal powers Spain into first-ever final with a 2-1 win over Sweden

The Hindu  

Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women’s World Cup final. Wearing the captain’s armband, Carmona’s 90th-minute strike from the edge of the area pinged off the crossbar and into the net two minutes after Rebecka Blomqvist had levelled the match for Sweden in …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain qualify for first-ever final after Olga Cormona's 89th-minute winner
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain qualify for first-ever final after Olga Cormona's 89th-minute winner

India TV News  

Wearing captain's armband, with just a little over a minute left for the full-time whistle to go, Olga Cormona of Spain picked up the pass from the corner, set her up and shoot it straight from the edge of the area into the goal post with her left leg as nonchalantly as it could get. Spain are into the final …

Women's World Cup growth leaving NWSL on the sidelines
1 year, 4 months ago

Women's World Cup growth leaving NWSL on the sidelines

LA Times  

Shortly before NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman arrived at the Women’s World Cup in Australia, the U.S. was eliminated from the tournament. This summer, however, England’s Women’s Super League surged past the NWSL, placing 94 of its women on World Cup rosters, accounting for nearly 13% of the players in the tournament. “We are very proud with the achievements of our …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England’s Walsh relishing chance to silence Sydney crowd
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England’s Walsh relishing chance to silence Sydney crowd

The Hindu  

Key England midfielder Keira Walsh says it would be a “very nice feeling” to silence a sell-out Sydney crowd in Wednesday’s Women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia. There is a long-standing sporting rivalry between England and Australia and neither side has ever reached the final of the Women’s World Cup. “That’s what has got us this far at this tournament.” …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s turmoil in the past as it faces Sweden in the semifinal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s turmoil in the past as it faces Sweden in the semifinal

The Hindu  

Spain is just one win away from the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, less than a year after more than a dozen players staged a mutiny and stepped away from the team. Putellas, who has 28 goals in 102 appearances for Spain, is considered among the best players in the world and has led Spain’s climb on the national stage. …

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn
1 year, 4 months ago

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn

The Hindu  

Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn believes her side’s wins over former champions the United States and Japan will serve as the perfect preparation for its Women’s World Cup semifinal clash with Spain at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday. The Swedes defeated the United States, winner of the last two editions of the Women’s World Cup, in a penalty shoot-out in …

Final Four: Australia makes it through to Women’s World Cup semifinals seeking history for Matildas
1 year, 4 months ago

Final Four: Australia makes it through to Women’s World Cup semifinals seeking history for Matildas

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — There will be a first-time winner of the Women’s World Cup this year, and maybe, just maybe, it will be host country Australia. The Matildas, serving as co-hosts of the tournament with New Zealand, became the first home team since the United States in 1999 to win a quarterfina l in nine Women’s World Cups. So …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Australia Reach WWC Semis for First Time With Win Over France
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Australia Reach WWC Semis for First Time With Win Over France

News 18  

Co-hosts Australia surged into their first Women’s World Cup semi-final after a heart-stopping 7-6 penalty shoot-out win against France on Saturday, with European champions England or Colombia awaiting them. With the two sides locked at 0-0 after 120 minutes, it all came down to Australia’s Cortnee Vine, and she coolly converted the winning kick to send the Brisbane crowd into …

FIFA Women World Cup | Australia beats France in penalty thriller to reach semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women World Cup | Australia beats France in penalty thriller to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history on a night of drama in Brisbane on August 12. Vicki Becho missed France’s 10th penalty, and it was left to Vine to take Australia through by beating France’s substitute goalkeeper Solene Durand, who …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Set pieces the secret of Sweden’s success as semifinal awaits
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Set pieces the secret of Sweden’s success as semifinal awaits

The Hindu  

Sweden’s rich run of goals from set pieces saw it squeeze out a 2-1 victory over Japan on Friday to set it up for a semifinal against Spain as it continues its chase for a long-awaited first World Cup triumph. A scramble after a free kick saw Amanda Ilestedt score her fourth goal of the tournament - all coming from …

Women’s World Cup: We were able to demonstrate Japan’s Nadeshiko football on the global stage, says coach Ikeda
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: We were able to demonstrate Japan’s Nadeshiko football on the global stage, says coach Ikeda

The Hindu  

Japan arrived at the Women’s World Cup with a mission to put Nadeshiko football back on the global map and coach Futoshi Ikeda felt his side had done so despite Friday’s quarterfinal exit at the hands of Sweden. “And I saw the team grow, the players grew at this World Cup, and we were able to demonstrate Japan’s Nadeshiko football …

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