Bell: Korea Republic's rebuild must start immediately

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

Bell: Korea Republic's rebuild must start immediately

Brisbane: Korea Republic exited the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 with their heads held high after holding two-time winners Germany 1-1 in their final Group H fixture at the Brisbane Rectangular Stadium on Thursday.

Cho So-hyun scored Korea Republic’s first goal of the tournament in the sixth minute, finishing off a beautifully executed pass before Germany clawed their way into the game to draw level before the break.

The result saw the Koreans exiting the tournament after finishing last in the group with Colombia and Morocco advancing but  head coach Colin Bell was full of praise for his players for bouncing back from defeats in their earlier matches.

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Group H: Korea Republic bow out on a high

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Group H: Korea Republic bow out on a high

Brisbane: Korea Republic collected their first point at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group H with a 1-1 draw against Germany to conclude their campaign at Lang Park on Thursday.

Having fallen to two consecutive defeats, the Taegeuk Ladies needed a win and the result of the other game between Morocco and Colombia to go their way.

Group H: Morocco stun Colombia to reach last 16

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

Group H: Morocco stun Colombia to reach last 16

Perth: Anissa Lahmari’s winner powered FIFA Women's World Cup debutants Morocco past Colombia 1-0 on Thursday and into the last 16 at the expense of two-time champions Germany.

Morocco’s upset in Perth lifted them to six points and they finished runners-up in Group H to Colombia on goal difference.
 
Germany were eliminated after being held to a 1-1 draw with Korea Republic in Brisbane. Colombia will play Jamaica in the Round of 16, while Morocco face France.

Pressure on Australia in last-16 clash: Denmark coach

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Pressure on Australia in last-16 clash: Denmark coach

Perth: Lars Sondergaard said the pressure is on co-hosts Australia in front of a packed house after his Denmark side reached the knockout stages of the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

The Danes set up a date with Australia in the last 16 after a 2-0 win over debutants Haiti to take second place in Group D behind England.

Shui: China PR will learn and bounce back stronger

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Shui: China PR will learn and bounce back stronger

Adelaide: China PR coach Shui Qingxia vowed to quickly learn the lessons from the disappointment of her team’s exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 after the Steel Roses suffered a 6-1 loss against European champions England at Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium on Tuesday.

Lauren James scored twice for Sarina Wiegman’s side while Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly and Rachel Daly were also on the scoresheet as the Chinese struggled to match the technical and physically commanding Lionesses, who advance to the last 16 as Group D winners.
 
Shui’s side, meanwhile, exit the competition having finished in third place in the group behind runners-up Denmark, meaning China PR have been knocked out at the opening phase for the first time in eight appearances at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Finals.

Experience will boost Vietnam's development, says Mai

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Experience will boost Vietnam's development, says Mai

Dunedin: Vietnam's FIFA Women's World Cup debut may have ended on a low note but head coach Mai Duc Chung believes the future is bright for the game in the Southeast Asian nation.

Vietnam found the Netherlands too strong in their final Group E match at the Dunedin Stadium on Tuesday, with the 2019 runners-up cruising to a 7-0 win.

Stajcic takes charge of Perth Glory

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Stajcic takes charge of Perth Glory

Perth: A-League outfit Perth Glory have announced the appointment of Alen Stajcic as their new head coach with the club gearing towards the new 2023-24 season that begins in October.

This marks a return to Australian men’s football for Stajcic, having previously coached Central Coast Mariners between 2019 and 2021 where he guided them to a credible third placed finish in the 2020-21 season.