Hayley Raso scored a first half brace and Mary Fowler struck after the break as Australia crushed Canada 4-0 on Monday to storm into the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup and send the Olympic champion spinning out of the tournament. Fowler made sure of the win with a deft touch in the 58th minute that pinged in off …
Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo scored twice as Spain qualified for the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup with a 5-0 win over Zambia on Wednesday, propelling Japan into the knockout phase. The fit-again Alexia Putellas was handed a start by Spain coach Jorge Vilda and she played a part in early goals by Teresa Abelleira and Hermoso at …
The Netherlands were knocked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday as they lost on penalties to Argentina. Argentina's manager also made one change to his side, bringing in ex-Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez to replace Alejandro Gomez. The PSG attacker received the ball about thirty yards from goal before playing a sublime through ball to right-wing back Nahuel …
Italy recorded its first win since being crowned European champion as strikers Moise Kean and Giacomo Raspadori inspired a crushing 5-0 win over Lithuania to strengthen its grip on top spot in World Cup qualifying Group C. The two 21-year-olds impressed their manager by lighting up the first half, as Kean netted twice either side of an Edgaras Utkus own …