Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Le Havre: China PR and Spain both secured places in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 knockout stage, after they shared the spoils in a 0-0 stalemate at Stade Océane on Monday.
Both sides finished their final group stage fixture on four points, with Spain qualifying as group runners-up due to their marginally superior goal difference, while China PR’s points tally means they cannot be overhauled as one of the four best third-placed teams.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Reims: Korea Republic head coach Yoon Duk-yeo believes his side’s final FIFA Women’s World Cup Group A match against Norway on Monday is important to the future outlook of the team, even if winning it fails to take them to the knockout stage.
Successive defeats to France and Nigeria mean even defeating the Norwegians may not be enough to keep Korea Republic in the competition, with finishing as one of four highest-ranked third placed teams representing their best chance of reaching the Round of 16.
But even if progression from the group stage does prove to be out their reach, Yoon said his players are determined to perform well in the match Stade de Reims, which he believes will show the way forward for the national team programme.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Nice: Kanjana Sung-Ngoen’s FIFA Women’s World Cup goal against Sweden is one of priceless significance, according to Thailand head coach Nuengrutai Sranthogvian.
The 91st-minute strike didn’t win them the match - Thailand fell to a 5-1 defeat to the world number nine Swedes – but it did provide a moment of unbridled joy for the Southeast Asian side, which had suffered a record 13-0 defeat to the United States in their opening match on Tuesday.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Nice: Three first-half goals helped Sweden to a comprehensive 5-1 win over Thailand, in each side’s second FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 Group F fixture on Sunday.
Under pressure to improve following their record 13-0 defeat to the United States on Tuesday, Thailand earned an improved result, and enjoyed a moment to remember thanks to Kanjana Sung-Ngoen’s late goal, but remain on the brink of group stage elimination.
While mathematically still in knockout stage contention, Thailand now require an implausible series of events in their favour, including a thumping win over Chile, to reach the last 16, while Sweden’s win guarantees their progression with a match to spare.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Rennes: Mana Iwabuchi returned to the starting line-up for Japan’s second FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 group stage fixture, and so did the Nadeshiko’s attacking verve as they sealed a pivotal 2-1 win over Scotland on Friday.
The 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup’s Most Valuable Player only featured as a substitute in Japan’s 0-0 Matchday One draw against Argentina, but she made the most of her recall against the Scots, giving her side a 23rd-minute lead with a crashing 20-yard drive.
It proved to be one of the key moments in the all-important clash, and Iwabuchi was awarded Player of the Match for an excellent overall contribution alongside Yuika Sugasawa.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Montpellier: It may be less than 24 hours old, but Australia’s FIFA World Cup France 2019 epic against Brazil has already been christened as ‘the Miracle of Montpellier”.
The tagline comes as part of a nationwide celebration of Australia’s win over the South Americans, which has included major press outlets, football icons and political leaders.
The Matildas were down, and potentially on the way out, when facing a 2-0 deficit just prior to half-time, but goals to Caitlin Foord and Chloe Logarzo, and an own goal from Brazilian defender Monica completed a spectacular recovery.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Montpellier: Ante Milicic hailed his team’s stunning 3-2 win over Brazil as one of the best he’s seen from an Australian side, after the Matildas came from two goals down to revive their FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 hopes on Thursday.
In a match which has been dubbed the ‘Miracle of Montpellier’, Australia were staring down the barrel of a shock group stage exit when Cristiane put the South Americans 2-0 up in the 38th minute, but, against all the odds, they emerged with all three points.
Caitlin Foord pulled a goal back just before half time, before Player of the Match Chloe Logarzo levelled the tie in the 58th minute, with a VAR-influenced own goal from Brazilian defender Monica ultimately completing a remarkable recovery.