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.
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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.
World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 2
Friday sees the other opening fixture in Ireland's group with Nigeria taking on Canada; elswhere the Philippines face Switzerland and Spain are up against Costa Rica.
Putellas returns to lead fractured Spain, Sinclair looks to leave her mark
AUCKLAND : When Spain face Costa Rica in their Women's World Cup Group C opener in Wellington on Friday, twice Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas will step on to the pitch with redemption on her mind after missing out on the European Championship through injury.
Putellas fit and ready to go for Spain's World Cup campaign - coach
AUCKLAND : Spain's back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is fit and ready to play in the team's opening Women's World Cup match against Costa Rica on Friday, coach Jorge Vilda said.
Nigeria pay gripes remain but players focused on World Cup: coach
MELBOURNE : Nigeria head into the Women's World Cup with pay disputes still festering but players have set aside their grievances to focus on their opener against Canada on Friday, coach Randy Waldrum said.