Today at the Women's World Cup: Spain make strong start
The Women’s World Cup continued with three games taking place on the second day of the tournament.
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Alexia Putellas Cameo As Spain Cruise In Ominous World Cup Display
Coach Jorge Vilda says Spain will try to eke the best out of Alexia Putellas at the Women's World Cup after she made a cameo off the bench in Friday's ominous 3-0 win over Costa Rica. The Spaniards showed why they're among the favourites with a classy display in a Group C mismatch in Wellington, firing 46 shots against opponents who spent nearly the entire game defending and were flattered by the scoreline. La Roja threatened a rout when all three goals came in the space of six minutes midway through the first half but they couldn't score again.
Spain sets the standard at Women's World Cup with 3-0 win, 45 shots on goal
When Alexis Putellas finally made her entry into Spain's opener at the Women's World Cup against Costa Rica on Friday, the match was already won.
Slick Spain account for Costa Rica with 6-minute blitz
Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica 3-0 in their Group C opener on Friday thanks to an own goal and first-half strikes from Aitana Bonmati and Esther Gonzalez.
Spain ease past Costa Rica 3-0 in Women's World Cup mismatch
Spain fired a warning shot to their Women's World Cup rivals with a 3-0 defeat of Costa Rica on Friday, with superstar Alexia Putellas making a late cameo off the bench.
Dominant Spain crush Costa Rica 3-0 in World Cup group opener
WELLINGTON :Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica 3-0 in their Group C opener on Friday thanks to an own goal and first-half strikes from Aitana Bonmati and Esther Gonzalez at Wellington Regional Stadium.
All about the three points for former champions Japan
Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said it was vital for the Nadeshiko to win their opening match against Zambia in Hamilton on Saturday if they are to make their mark at the Women's World Cup.
Canadian men's soccer teams climbs to No. 43 in latest FIFA rankings
In the wake of a busy June, the Canadian men have moved up two places to No. 43 in the latest FIFA world rankings.