Sweden holds off Japan fightback to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden holds off Japan fightback to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday’s quarterfinal. Japan finally made a late comeback and seriously pressured Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic, who is fresh off a World Cup record 11 saves in the win over the United States. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Paralluelo’s extra-time strike powers Spain into World Cup semis That was all the Japanese mustered as Sweden advanced to play Spain in the semifinals on Tuesday at Eden Park in Auckland.

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Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Navneet, Lalremsiami score as India beats Japan to enter final
1 month ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Navneet, Lalremsiami score as India beats Japan to enter final

The Hindu  

It took a 48th minute penalty stroke for the vastly experienced India to finally find a way past Japanese goalkeeper Yu Kudo and break the deadlock before registering a 2-0 win in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy at the Rajgir Sports Complex here on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS | India vs Japan Women’s Asian Champions Trophy semifinal Against a largely …

Title holders India beat Japan 2-0 to make their way into finals of Women's Asian Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Title holders India beat Japan 2-0 to make their way into finals of Women's Asian Champions Trophy

India TV News  

Defending champions India outclassed Japan in the second semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir on Tuesday, November 19. Led by strikes from Navneet Kaur and Lalaremsiami, the Women in Blue defeated the Japanese side 2-0 to make their way into the finals for the fourth time. The Women in Blue had two penalty corners in two …

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat Japan 3-0 in final pool match to finish atop standings
1 month, 1 week ago

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat Japan 3-0 in final pool match to finish atop standings

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey team defeated Japan 3-0 in their last group stage match of the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Japan showcased exemplary defence in the first half of the game but second-half goals from Navneet Kaur and Deepika sealed India's victory. They dominated possession in Japan's half but struggled …

FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

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

AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Blue Tigresses gear up for mighty Japan challenge
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Blue Tigresses gear up for mighty Japan challenge

The Hindu  

The Indian senior women’s team, which had effortlessly trounced Kyrgyz Republic in the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers Round 1 in April, will open its Round 2 campaign against former world champion Japan at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday. India was last in competitive action in the 19th Asian Games in China last month, losing both games to Chinese …

FIFA women’s rankings: Sweden on top, world champion Spain second
1 year, 3 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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Breakout stars of WWC 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Breakout stars of WWC 2023

The Hindu  

Just like every FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 2023 Australia-New Zealand edition has also sprung up a bunch of new stars for the world to look up to. Here are the breakout stars from the 2023 World Cup: Hinata Miyazawa Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa passes the ball during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Sweden. | Photo Credit: Abbie Parr/AP …

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 …

Spain Defeat England 1-0, Win Historic FIFA Women's World Cup Title
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain Defeat England 1-0, Win Historic FIFA Women's World Cup Title

The Quint  

The fully-packed Stadium Australia hosted two sides who were reaching the tournament's final for the first time, as England had knocked out co-hosts Australia 3-1, while Spain had seen off Sweden with a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Spain replaced Alexia Putellas with Paralluelo in a 4-3-3 formation, while England kept their starting line-up unchanged despite Lauren James being available again after …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Carmona hails ‘unstoppable’ Spain after WWC triumph
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Carmona hails ‘unstoppable’ Spain after WWC triumph

The Hindu  

Spain’s goalscoring hero Olga Carmona hailed her “unstoppable” side as it beat England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time on Sunday in Sydney. “It was a really tough game, we knew it would be tricky, England has a great team, but I think it was our game,” Carmona told Spanish national broadcasters La 1. RELATED: …

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 …

Spain wins its first Women's World Cup title, beating England 1-0 in the final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain wins its first Women's World Cup title, beating England 1-0 in the final

The Hindu  

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’s first major international trophy made it the first European team to win the Women’s World Cup since Germany in 2007. Carmona also scored the game-winner in the 89th minute of Spain’s 2-1 …

Spain clinches maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 trophy, beats England 1-0
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain clinches maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 trophy, beats England 1-0

Live Mint  

Spain on 20 August won its first Women's World Cup championship after defeating England 1-0. For Spain, captain Olga Carmona scored the only goal in the 29th minute from the left wing that beat England goalkeeper Mary Earps. "It was a really tough game, we knew it would be tricky, England have a great team, but I think it was …

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title

India TV News  

England suffered heartbreak as Spain's women's team won the FIFA World Cup 2023 trophy in Sydney on Sunday, August 20. Star defender Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the first half to guide Spain to their maiden FIFA World Cup trophy. Spain men's team won their maiden World Cup trophy in 2010 and now the women's …

Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja

The Hindu  

Spain beat England by 1-0 to secure its first FIFA Women’s World Cup title after an evenly-contested final at Stadium Australia on Sunday. After 13 minutes of second-half injury time, the Lionesses, under head coach Sarina Wiegmann, failed to find the equaliser as Spain clinched the coveted title for the first time. ✍️ — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, …

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 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Spain Beat England 1-0 To Emerge World Champions
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup Final 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Spain Beat England 1-0 To Emerge World Champions

ABP News  

FIFA Women's World Cup Final LIVE SCORE: England are all set to take on Spain in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. Before the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final, a look at the head-to-head record between the two teams suggests that it is the England side who enjoy a slight advantage. Even …

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 …

Spain beat England 1-0 to win first Women’s World Cup title
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain beat England 1-0 to win first Women’s World Cup title

Al Jazeera  

Captain Olga Carmona scores the only goal as Spain beat England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup in Sydney, Australia. Captain Olga Carmona scored the winner in the first half as Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time, beating England 1-0 in the final. The first Women’s World Cup final not to feature either the United …

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win

China Daily  

Team Spain celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 20, 2023. SYDNEY -- A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute …

Spain wins first FIFA Women's World Cup title, beat England 1-0 in final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain wins first FIFA Women's World Cup title, beat England 1-0 in final

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: 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. Carmona also scored the game-winner in the 89th minute of …

Spain outlasts England 1-0 to win its first Women's World Cup title
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain outlasts England 1-0 to win its first Women's World Cup title

NPR  

Spain outlasts England 1-0 to win its first Women's World Cup title Enlarge this image toggle caption Alessandra Tarantino/AP Alessandra Tarantino/AP SYDNEY — 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's first major international trophy made it the first European …

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 …

Spain vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 final

Al Jazeera  

The two European heavyweights will bring the tournament to a close in what promises to be a close, high-quality final. When: Sunday, August 20 Where: Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia Kickoff: 8pm The scene is set: La Roja and the Lionesses, two European heavyweights, will play the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday. Spain’s team news Full-back Olga Carmona …

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 …

FIFA World Cup 2023: Sweden record easy win over hosts Australia to claim another Bronze medal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: Sweden record easy win over hosts Australia to claim another Bronze medal

India TV News  

Sweden women's football team ended their FIFA World Cup 2023 campaign with an easy win over hosts Australia in the third-place game on Saturday, August 19. Fridolina Rolfo and the veteran AC Milan striker Kosovare Asllani scored one goal in each half to overpower the Matildas at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium and helped Sweden claim the record fourth Bronze medal 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. …

FIFA World Cup 2023: History Beckons with England, Spain One Win from Glory
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: History Beckons with England, Spain One Win from Glory

News 18  

A Women’s World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time. ‘Fairytale’ for Wiegman Sarina Wiegman’s England are European champions and came into the World Cup as favourites along with the United States. The two teams met in the quarter-finals …

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 …

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 …

The five best players of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

The five best players of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup

Live Mint  

The Fifa Women’s World Cup has just speeded by: it seems like it kicked off just last week, but we are already in the semi-finals. While every footballer and fan who showed up has done their bit for the beautiful game, five footballers stand out in particular when it comes to leading the charge for women’s football in this tournament. …

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 …

Spain hoping for one more win at Women’s World Cup to set off historic celebrations back home
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain hoping for one more win at Women’s World Cup to set off historic celebrations back home

Associated Press  

MADRID — Not long after Spain secured its spot in the Women’s World Cup final on Tuesday, coach Jorge Vilda gathered with his players and staff in a huddle near midfield and sent them a brief message. Spaniards were also celebrating back home as the national team made it to a Women’s World Cup final for the first time with …

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