Hayley Raso scores twice as Australia thrash Canada to reach World Cup last 16
Co-hosts Australia kept their Women's World Cup dream alive with a 4-0 thrashing of Olympic champions Canada to reach the last 16 on Monday.
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Nigeria coach disappointed with draw but grateful to advance in World Cup
BRISBANE : Nigeria were disappointed to come away from their final Women's World Cup group game against Ireland with just a point on Monday but would have gladly accepted it prior to kickoff if they knew it meant reaching the last 16, coach Randy Waldrum said.
Hayley Raso Stars As Australia Reach World Cup Last 16 And Dump Canada Out
Hayley Raso scored twice for Australia in a statement 4-0 win over Canada as the fired-up co-hosts booked their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Monday at the expense of the Olympic champions. Tony Gustavsson's team came into the clash with their backs to the wall, needing victory to ensure they made the knockout round after a stunning 3-2 defeat at the hands of Nigeria left them on a knife-edge. In front of a heaving Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, they thrived on the pressure to the delight of the raucous 27,706 fans, consigning Canada to an early flight home. Real Madrid's Raso put them ahead in the ninth minute, firing low into the corner after captain Steph Catley fed a teasing low cross.
What is England's midfield 'Plan B' vs. China without Walsh? - ESPN
ADELAIDE, Australia — Ever since Keira Walsh was stretchered off in the 35th minute of Friday's match, England have put on a brave face. The players talk about Walsh's absence and the shock of losing her to injury as having brought the team closer together. That's what happens when you lose your team's most important player.
Holders US in unfamiliar position before crunch Portugal clash
AUCKLAND, August 1 : Holders United States arrived at the Women's World Cup as favourites to win an unprecedented third straight title but their place in the tournament will be on the line when they take on Portugal in Tuesday's Group E showdown in Auckland.
Menpora Dito Minta Pastikan Ulang Potensi Medali Asian Games 2023
Menpora Dito Ariotedjo meminta tim review untuk memastikan ulang jumlah cabang olahraga dan atlet yang akan dikirimkan ke Asian Games 2023 Hangzhou. Itu setelah mereka melakukan rapat perdana beberapa waktu lalu.
PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth Hope For A Turnaround; Focus On HS Prannoy And Lakshya Sen In Australian Open
Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to arrest their slump in form when they begin their campaign at the Australia Open badminton tournament in Sydney on Tuesday. The USD 420,000 event, which has been upgraded to a Super 500 tournament, will be the last chance for Sindhu and Srikanth to regain their touch ahead of the World Championships to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 2019 world champion, Sindhu hasn't looked the part since her recovery from an injury as she has repeatedly made early exits in as many as seven of the 12 BWF World Tour events this year.
Team news: Payne fit & Agg starts against Nigeria
Heather Payne is fit to start and Lily Agg gets the nod in midfield for the Republic of Ireland's final World Cup game against Nigeria in Brisbane.