2023 Women's world cup Archives

24 Aug

Spanish Official Threatens Action Against Luis Rubiales, Who Gave Unwanted Kiss To Soccer Star

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The president of the Spanish government’s High Council of Sport (CSD) says he will take action against Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales if the soccer body fails to do so. On Tuesday, RFEF called an extraordinary general assembly – set for Friday – which was expected to deal with the fallout of Rubiales giving Spain star Jennifer Hermoso an unwanted kiss on the lips during the medal presentation ceremony after Spain’s Women’s World Cup final win over England. However, the incident doesn’t appear on the order of the day for the assembly that was released by the RFEF. Speaking to…

10 Aug

2023 WWC: Lauren James Given Two-Game Ban After Red Card In Win Over Nigeria

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England forward Lauren James has been given a two-match ban by Fifa for her red card in the Women’s World Cup game with Nigeria. James, 21, was sent off for stamping on the back of Michelle Alozie in the last 16-tie, which England won on penalties. The dismissal came with an automatic one-game ban which Fifa has increased, meaning she will miss the semi-final if England get there. The Lionesses face Colombia in the quarter-finals on Saturday (11:30 BST). James is England’s top scorer in the tournament, having scored three goals, as well as assisting three more, in the group…

02 Aug

2023 WWC: South Africa Book Last 16 Slot A 3-2 Win Over Italy

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South Africa are through to the last 16 after claiming their first Women’s World Cup win with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Italy in Wellington. Thembi Kgatlana’s 92nd-minute winner proved the difference after Italy fought back to level with an Arianna Caruso header. A draw would have been enough to take Italy into the knockout rounds. South Africa will play Group E winners the Netherlands on Sunday. After earning a first World Cup point in their 2-2 draw with Argentina, South Africa have shown significant progress from their debut appearance at the tournament in 2019, when they lost all three…

01 Aug

2023 WWC: USA Progress To Last 16 Despite Portugal Draw

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Defending champions the USA suffered a huge scare against Women’s World Cup debutants Portugal before scraping through to the last 16. The Stars and Stripes are yet to fire at the tournament and, after being held by the Netherlands in their previous match, suffered another frustrating draw that raised questions about their hopes of winning the tournament for an unprecedented third time in a row. Portugal, who would have caused one of the greatest upsets in the competition’s history had they won, hit the post through Ana Capeta in the 91st minute. In the end the USA were relieved to…

27 Jul

2023 WWC: Nigeria Stun Australia, Seals Africa’s First Win To Go Top Of Group B

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Nigeria came from behind to beat Australia and leave the co-hosts facing a battle to qualify for the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. Australia scored first when Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s pass. But Nigeria equalised soon afterwards with Uchenna Kanu’s calm finish, before Osinachi Ohale’s header made it 2-1. Asisat Oshoala scored after a mix-up between Australia’s Alanna Kennedy and Mackenzie Arnold and Nigeria held on, despite Kennedy scoring late on. Nigeria move top of Group B, level with Canada on four points, while Australia are a point behind both before the last matches in…

26 Jul

2023 WWC: Spain Through To Next Round After 5-0 Win Over Zambia

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Jenni Hermoso and Alba Redondo scored twice as Spain underlined their credentials as potential Fifa Women’s World Cup winners by thrashing Zambia to progress to the last 16 with a game to spare. The Spanish opened their Group C campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win against Costa Rica last week, having a total of 46 shots on goal. They picked up where they left off against Zambia, racing into a ninth-minute lead when Teresa Abelleira drove in a stunning strike from distance. Hermoso doubled the lead just four minutes later, heading home a cross on her 100th appearance for her…

25 Jul

2023 WWC: Linda Caicedo Inspires Colombia To Victory Against South Korea

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Colombia got their 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup off to the perfect start with victory over South Korea in Sydney. Catalina Usme put the South Americans ahead from the penalty spot, before teenager Linda Caicedo, 18, doubled the lead thanks to an error from Korean keeper Yoon Young-geul. That was enough to give Colombia their second-ever win at the tournament. For South Korea, history was made as Casey Phair became the youngest-ever player at a Women’s World Cup. The forward, aged just 16 years and 26 days, was introduced as a 77th-minute substitute. The Asian nation, who have now lost…

25 Jul

2023 WWC: Debutant Philippines Stun New Zealand

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New Zealand missed a golden opportunity to edge closer to the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup as the Philippines upset them in Wellington. It was a famous victory for the Philippines, the first by one of the eight debutants at the tournament, and they celebrated passionately at full-time. Co-hosts New Zealand shocked Norway on the opening day and knew another victory could have sealed their place in the last 16, but they could not find a breakthrough on a frustrating evening. Instead, it was the Philippines’ Sarina Bolden who sprinted away in celebration in the 24th minute after…

24 Jul

2023 WWC: Late Sweden Goal Downs South Africa In Group G Opener

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Amanda Ilestedt scored a last-minute winner as Sweden beat South Africa at the Fifa Women’s World Cup in Wellington. The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations champions came close to picking up their first point at a World Cup, having lost all three matches on their only previous appearance in 2019. South Africa opened the scoring with a 48th-minute goal from Hildah Magaia, but it was cancelled out by a deflected Frida Rolfo effort before Ilestedt’s decisive header. Sweden top Group G, with Argentina and Italy to meet on Monday. South Africa almost took an early lead when captain Refiloe Jane…

21 Jul

2023 WWC: Nigeria Hold Canada To Draw In Opener

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria played out a goalless draw against Canada in their opening Group B clash of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday. Nigeria began the game cautiously, sitting back to soak the mounting pressure as Canada came out of the blocks early in the first minutes. Jordyn Huitema and Christine Sinclair were the focal point of attack for the Olympic Champions but Nigeria’s defensive discipline frustrated the Canadians. Christine Sinclair had an opportunity in the 9th minute but her right footed shot from outside the box missed the top right…