2023 FIFA WWC: Nigeria battle Ireland to avoid England
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Republic of Ireland v Nigeria: All you need to know
Women's World Cup Republic of Ireland v Nigeria, kick-off 11am Irish time
Wang keeps 10-player China's World Cup dreams alive in Haiti win
ADELAIDE: Wang Shuang kept China's Women's World Cup campaign alive by converting a penalty in Friday's (Jul 28) 1-0 win over Haiti at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, with the Asian side showing great resolve to claim victory despite Zhang Rui's red card.
England handed injury reprieve as Walsh's World Cup campaign continues
SYDNEY : Keira Walsh has been ruled out of England's final Women's World Cup group stage game after picking up a knee injury during a 1-0 win over Denmark, but the midfielder could still return for the European champions' knockout fixtures.
Ten-Player China Beat Haiti To Stay Alive After Wild World Cup Clash
Substitute Wang Shuang scored a 74th-minute penalty as China survived for more than an hour with 10 players to beat debutants Haiti 1-0 Friday and keep their Women's World Cup dreams alive. Needing to avoid defeat in Adelaide, China were the dominant team in damp conditions until Zhang Rui was sent off in the 29th minute for a clumsy tackle on Sherly Jeudy. The Asian champions weathered an onslaught early in the second-half from Haiti before Zhang Linyan was brought down in the box by Ruthny Mathurin against the run of play. After a lengthy VAR review, Wang made no mistake with her penalty kick and China gamely held on in a wild contest involving several calls for penalties. Haiti were awarded a penalty in second-half stoppage time after Roseline Eloissaint had been seemingly grappled with by Chen Qiaozhu, but the referee rescinded it after a VAR check.
Coach Shui takes on pressure as China keep last 16 hopes alive
ADELAIDE : China coach Shui Qingxia brought her Asian Cup-winning team to Australia hoping to move a step closer to restoring the Steel Roses to their former glories, more than two decades after losing to the United States in the Women's World Cup final.
England injury blow and China maintain the pressure on Women's World Cup 2023 day nine
England eked out a nervy 1-0 win over Denmark to keep their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign on track but lost star player Keira Walsh to injury.
China shrug off red card to beat Haiti and keep hopes alive
Wang Shuang kept China's Women's World Cup campaign alive by converting a penalty to beat Haiti in Adelaide, with the Asian side showing great resolve to claim victory despite being down to 10 players for over an hour.