Women’s World Cup 2023: Portugal beats Vietnam 2-0, Telma Encarnacao, Kika Nazareth score goals
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Portugal beats Vietnam 2-0, Telma Encarnacao, Kika Nazareth score goals

The Hindu  

Telma Encarnacao scored one goal and assisted on another as Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday in the Women’s World Cup, a win that ensured Vietnam will not advance to the knockout stage. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Morgan Just 14 minutes later, Portugal turned a goal kick from Vietnam into a chance, taking possession and moving downfield. With its first-ever Women’s World Cup win, tournament newcomer Portugal stays in third place in Group E, just a point behind the United States and the Netherlands. Vietnam is out of contention for the knockout rounds, and the Golden Star Women Warriors are still without a goal in their first Women’s World Cup.

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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, …

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: …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Opportunity lost for Netherlands as it exits in quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Opportunity lost for Netherlands as it exits in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

It might have been only Netherlands’ third appearance at a Women’s World Cup finals, but Friday’s quarterfinal exit to Spain was an opportunity squandered. It was those early round shocks that offered the ninth-ranked Dutch a realistic chance to go one better than their last World Cup in France four years ago when they lost in the final. The 1-1 …

Netherlands coach Jonker says Spain the team to beat at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Netherlands coach Jonker says Spain the team to beat at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Andries Jonker called Spain the team to beat at the Women’s World Cup after his Netherlands side lost 2-1 in extra time in their quarter-final on Friday. Beaten finalists four years ago, Jonker said the Netherlands had the potential to at least match that this time, but had landed on the harder side of the draw. “Spain, my forecast was …

Beerensteyn says bye to USA as Netherlands prepare for Spain in Women’s World Cup quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Beerensteyn says bye to USA as Netherlands prepare for Spain in Women’s World Cup quarterfinals

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn is happy to admit her first reaction on learning the United States had been knocked out of the Women’s World Cup was “bye!” It was raw and spontaneous relief, coupled with a little schadenfreude. “You don’t want to be suspended for the next round and I now have to deal with that …

Fifa Women’s Football World Cup 2023: A tournament of equals
1 year, 4 months ago

Fifa Women’s Football World Cup 2023: A tournament of equals

Live Mint  

The difference was marginal. The football hit the post and ran away from the goal and Team USA held out for a draw against debutants Portugal and advanced to the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup 2023. In the group stages, teams such as Jamaica, Nigeria and Colombia had already stunned other traditionally big teams of women’s football, issuing …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: France Halt Morocco's Run With 4-0 Thrashing
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: France Halt Morocco's Run With 4-0 Thrashing

News 18  

Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice and France advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-0 win over Morocco on Tuesday. France’s all-time leading scorer, Le Sommer struck once in each half as her country moved into a showdown with co-host Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Le Sommer headed in a fourth in the second half to complete the …

Women’s World Cup 2023: France sails into quarters after facile Morocco win
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: France sails into quarters after facile Morocco win

The Hindu  

Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice as France eased to a 4-0 win over Morocco at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday and set up a quarter-final with co-hosts Australia. While France is desperate to win a first major women’s international title, Morocco came into this game with the pressure off, its World Cup already a huge success. 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16

ABP News  

In a dramatic turn of events at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, defending champions USA have been knocked out of Sweden in the round of 16 fixture in Melbourne, Australia. Sports was once again at its levelling and humbling best as t he US Women's National team's greatest match winner from their FIFA Women's World Cup-winning team in 2019, …

US out of Women's World Cup after shootout defeat to Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

US out of Women's World Cup after shootout defeat to Sweden

China Daily  

Sweden's Lina Hurtig celebrates with teammates after their round of 16 victory against the US at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug 6, 2023. MELBOURNE -- The United States' hopes of a third consecutive Women's World Cup title were dashed as they dominated their round of 16 tie against Sweden, but were dramatically defeated 5-4 on …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: South Africa is out to cause another upset against Netherlands
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: South Africa is out to cause another upset against Netherlands

The Hindu  

South Africa has already upset the odds to advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. “So you still want to keep on fighting as a team, keep on reaching for one another and not lose sight of any of the possibilities that lie ahead of us.” Thembi Kgatlana’s stoppage-time winner against Italy secured South Africa’s place …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Five talking points from WWC 2023 group stage
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Five talking points from WWC 2023 group stage

The Hindu  

The group stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup came to an end, with the Round of 16 match-ups coming to shape, on Thursday. Brazil’s exit also marked the end of women’s football legend Marta’s World Cup career, with the 37-year-old failing to inspire her side to the round of 16. Marta “is a woman who will continue to inspire …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up

The Hindu  

As the Women’s World Cup enters the business stage when the last 16 kicks off on Saturday, the surprises and shocks in the group stage have thrown up some mouth-watering fixtures, starting with the clash of former champions Norway and Japan. While Japan came through its group unscathed, Norway lost to co-hosts New Zealand in the tournament opener while a …

Women’s World Cup schedule: Start times for every match and scores
54 years, 11 months ago

Women’s World Cup schedule: Start times for every match and scores

LA Times  

Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí, right, celebrates with teammate Teresa Abelleira after scoring against Switzerland on Saturday. But it rebounded nicely in the round of 16 to thump Switzerland behind two first-half goals from Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, one of three Spanish players with three scores in the tournament. 6 in the world, its first trip to the women’s World Cup quarterfinals, …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco reaches knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco reaches knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia

The Hindu  

Morocco has beaten Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women’s World Cup knockout round – and to make even more history. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to go this far at the Women’s World Cup. It is the only one of eight tournament newcomers to advance, Morocco’s winning goal came in first-half stoppage time, when …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Two-time champion Germany knocked out after 1-1 draw with South Korea
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Two-time champion Germany knocked out after 1-1 draw with South Korea

The Hindu  

Germany failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. Read | Women’s World Cup 2023: Jamaica knocks out Brazil, reaches last 16 Germany chased the winning goal throughout the second half. Germany, the second-ranked team in the world, failed to advance …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Diani nets hat-trick, France beats Panama 6-3 and enters last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Diani nets hat-trick, France beats Panama 6-3 and enters last 16

The Hindu  

Kadidiatou Diani netted a hat-trick, including two penalties, to lead France to a frenzied 6-3 victory over debutant Panama on Wednesday and into the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup. After conceding in the second minute, France dominated, with goals from Maelle Lakrar, Lea Le Garrec and Vicki Becho, despite playing without captain Wendie Renard and all-time leading scorer …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England thrashes China 6-1 to reach last 16 as group winner
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England thrashes China 6-1 to reach last 16 as group winner

The Hindu  

Lauren James shone again with two fine goals as England put in its best performance of the Women’s World Cup so far to sweep aside China 6-1 on Tuesday and march into the last 16 as Group D winner. Alessia Russo gave the European champion the perfect start with a goal in the fourth minute and Lauren Hemp and James …

Netherlands coach Jonker pleased with ‘dream scenario’ after Vietnam rout in WWC 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Netherlands coach Jonker pleased with ‘dream scenario’ after Vietnam rout in WWC 2023

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker was delighted to see his team overcome its scoring woes after it claimed the coveted top spot in Group E and powered into the Women’s World Cup last 16 with a 7-0 hammering of Vietnam on Tuesday. 🇳🇱🔜 Through to the Round of 16!#FIFAWWC | #BeyondGreatness — FIFA Women's World Cup August 1, 2023 “In the …

FIFA Women's WC 2023: United States advance to knockouts with draw against Portugal, coach Vlatko Andonovski under fire
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's WC 2023: United States advance to knockouts with draw against Portugal, coach Vlatko Andonovski under fire

Hindustan Times  

In the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, United States played a draw against Portugal in their final group stage match on Tuesday. United States' Lindsey Horan and Portugal's Kika Nazareth compete to head the ball during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, …

Netherlands blows out Vietnam 7-0 to win Group E at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Netherlands blows out Vietnam 7-0 to win Group E at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Netherlands scored four times in a torrid 15-minute first-half stretch, overwhelming Vietnam 7-0 in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday and sealing first place in Group E. The Dutch went into the match in second place on goal differential behind the United States. But the blowout win combined with the Americans’ 0-0 draw with Portugal made …

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. …

Women’s World Cup 2023: USA in unfamiliar position before crunch Portugal clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: USA in unfamiliar position before crunch Portugal clash

The Hindu  

Holders United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as favourites to win an unprecedented third straight title but its place in the tournament will be on the line when it takes on Portugal in Tuesday’s Group E showdown in Auckland. READ: England will ‘find a way’ without injured Walsh in last-16 bid “For us the most important thing is …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria into last-16 despite stalemate with Ireland
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria into last-16 despite stalemate with Ireland

The Hindu  

Nigeria advanced to the Women’s World Cup knockout stages for the third time in its history after a 0-0 draw with Ireland in its final Group B match on Monday, with the African side finishing second in the group behind host Australia. Nigeria will have to wait until Tuesday to discover its last-16 opponent, but it is likely to play …

US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. The United States needs to either win or draw against Portugal, one of eight teams playing in its first World Cup, to ensure the Americans continue to play in this tournament. It’s just kind of like, ‘Why …

Women's World Cup five quick hits: Colombian teenager takes next step to stardom, Morocco make breakthrough, co-hosts bow out
1 year, 4 months ago

Women's World Cup five quick hits: Colombian teenager takes next step to stardom, Morocco make breakthrough, co-hosts bow out

ABC  

The Women's World Cup has a breakout star, and Linda Caicedo has helped her Colombian side to one of the big upsets of the tournament so far. Morocco kickstarted their Women's World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over South Korea at Hindmarsh Stadium. But a loss to the Philippines put the Football Ferns in jeopardy — and last night, …

US faces Portugal with Women’s World Cup future still up in the air
1 year, 4 months ago

US faces Portugal with Women’s World Cup future still up in the air

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States heads into its final group match at the Women’s World Cup with questions swirling about the team’s tactics. “We just didn’t want to jeopardize anything because I thought all three of our forwards were very good, dangerous, created opportunities and were a handful.” It was the first time that the United States had …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Amanda Ilestedt brace helps Sweden beat Italy 5-0 to enter last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Amanda Ilestedt brace helps Sweden beat Italy 5-0 to enter last 16

The Hindu  

A three-goal blitz just before halftime helped Sweden to a dominant 5-0 win over Italy in Wellington on Saturday as it booked its spot in the Women’s World Cup knockout stage with a match to spare. Amanda Ilestedt scored the first of her two goals in the 39th minute when she got up well to head home Jonna Andersson’s corner …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Wang keeps China’s knockout dreams alive in Haiti win
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Wang keeps China’s knockout dreams alive in Haiti win

The Hindu  

Wang Shuang kept China’s Women’s World Cup campaign alive by converting a penalty in Friday’s 1-0 win over Haiti at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, with the Asian side showing great resolve to claim victory despite being a player short. China dominated possession from kick-off and almost went ahead in spectacular fashion in the 16th minute when Lou Jiahui managed to …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Lauren James strikes as England beats Denmark 1-0
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Lauren James strikes as England beats Denmark 1-0

The Hindu  

Lauren James scored a wonder strike in her first Women’s World Cup start to lead England to a 1-0 Group D victory over Denmark on Friday, all but guaranteeing the European champions a spot in the knockout stage. Coach Sarina Wiegman made two bold changes to Friday’s squad, moving the versatile Rachel Daly back to defence and inserting James into …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Fired-up Horan shows mettle as US co-captain, says coach
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Fired-up Horan shows mettle as US co-captain, says coach

The Hindu  

Lindsey Horan bounced back from a hard hit to show her mettle as a captain in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against the Netherlands, coach Vlatko Andonovski said, as she asserts her leadership at the Women’s World Cup. I was very happy with her.” Horan, who is a co-captain with veteran Alex Morgan, showed there was no lasting animosity as she posted …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan

The Hindu  

Alex Morgan said Thursday that the United States will not be content to merely qualify for the Women’s World Cup last 16 and will instead do everything to win its group. “This next game is going to be extremely important,” said Morgan, already a two-time World Cup winner with her country and chasing a historic third title in a row. …

Women‘s World Cup 2023: Spain and Japan dominate with goals and quality before Group C showdown
1 year, 4 months ago

Women‘s World Cup 2023: Spain and Japan dominate with goals and quality before Group C showdown

The Hindu  

The knockout stage teams have emerged from one of the eight groups at the Women’s World Cup – Spain and Japan out of Group C – and they’re both in goalscoring form. In Wednesday’s 5-0 rout of Zambia, Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team “slowed down” after two early goals, implying the margin could have been even uglier. “Because …

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 …

United States to do ‘whatever it takes’ in 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup final rematch
1 year, 4 months ago

United States to do ‘whatever it takes’ in 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup final rematch

The Hindu  

Vlatko Andonovski said his United States team will do “whatever it takes” when it faces the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday in a re-run of the 2019 final. “For us, it’s just a very important game in the group stage, and we will do whatever it takes,” Andonovski said on Wednesday, refusing to call it another “final”. …

At the Women's World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands — a rematch of the 2019 final
1 year, 4 months ago

At the Women's World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands — a rematch of the 2019 final

NPR  

At the Women's World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands — a rematch of the 2019 final Enlarge this image toggle caption Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Fresh off its victory over Vietnam, the U.S. Women's National Team has a much tougher test Wednesday at the 2023 World Cup when it takes on the Netherlands. …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Germany Dismantle Morocco 6-0 In Their Opening Group Stage Match
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Germany Dismantle Morocco 6-0 In Their Opening Group Stage Match

News 18  

Germany opened their World Cup campaign on the highest of notes, as die Nationalelf dominated Morocco 6-0 in their opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. But, Germany’s persistent gegen-pressing and discipline proved too much for Morocco as Alexandra Popp popped one in the back of the goal again, to make her the fourth-joint highest goalscorer in German …

Netherlands scores early then shuts down Portugal 1-0 at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Netherlands scores early then shuts down Portugal 1-0 at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Stefanie van der Gragt scored on a header in the 13th minute, leading the Netherlands to a 1-0 win over Portugal at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday as the 2019 finalists began their tournament run. The goal by the 30-year-old van der Gragt, who plans to retire after the Women’s World Cup, was the quickest …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Dutch squad has put training pitch woes behind it, says Jonker
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Dutch squad has put training pitch woes behind it, says Jonker

The Hindu  

Netherlands has put aside its training pitch troubles to concentrate on its opening match of the Women’s World Cup against debutant Portugal on Sunday, coach Andries Jonker said. Jonker had blasted FIFA on Wednesday, calling the global football federation “amateurish” for the poor pitch his ninth-ranked squad was given for training. We’re going to play football now.” READ | FIFA …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Sophia Smith scores twice as holders USA ease to win over Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Sophia Smith scores twice as holders USA ease to win over Vietnam

Firstpost  

There is clearly room for improvement for USA who will also play Portugal and 2019 runners-up the Netherlands in Group E, as they aim to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. Sophia Smith scored twice and set up another as a new-look United States launched their bid to win a third Women’s World Cup in a row with a 3-0 …

fifa women’s world cup 2023- ‘Against their nature’: When Brazil banned women from football
1 year, 5 months ago

fifa women’s world cup 2023- ‘Against their nature’: When Brazil banned women from football

The Hindu  

Dilma Mendes does not remember how many times she was arrested as a child. “The cops treated me well, but some said I couldn’t play because football was for men.” Then-president Getulio Vargas promulgated a decree in 1941 to ban girls and women from football at a time many believed that participation in sport could inhibit childbearing ability. While many …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Smith scores brace to power US past Vietnam
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Smith scores brace to power US past Vietnam

The Hindu  

Sophia Smith scored twice and had an assist as the U.S. women’s national team defeated Vietnam 3-0 on Saturday to open its quest for history at the Women’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. The U.S. starting lineup had five players who were part of the 2019 championship squad and six players making their World Cup debut. RELATED | FIFA …

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