Women's World Cup: USA scrape into last 16 behind group winners Netherlands
The USA women's national team struggled to a startling 0-0 tie with Portugal in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday to advance to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup.
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France, Brazil resume hunt for World Cup knockout spot
AUCKLAND : France are in a commanding position to reach the Women's World Cup knockout round before they face Panama on Wednesday but Brazil's hopes hang in the balance, with the South Americans needing a win over Jamaica to guarantee a last 16 spot.
Jonker pleased with 'dream scenario' after Netherlands rout Vietnam
DUNEDIN, New Zealand : Netherlands coach Andries Jonker was delighted to see his team overcome their scoring woes after they claimed the coveted top spot in Group E and powered into the Women's World Cup last 16 with a 7-0 hammering of Vietnam on Tuesday.
Women's World Cup: Neatherlands beat Vietnam 7-0 as US avoid upset
The Netherlands scored four times in a torrid 15-minute first-half stretch, overwhelming Vietnam 7-0 in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday and sealing first place in Group E.
Netherlands delight in crushing Vietnam and topping group
Esmee Brugts netted two long-range stunners as the Netherlands rediscovered their scoring touch in a crushing win over Vietnam, reaching the Women's World Cup round of 16 in style and locking up top spot in Group E from the USA on goal difference.
Dutch delight in 7-0 romp over Vietnam to reach World Cup knockouts
DUNEDIN, New Zealand : Esmee Brugts netted two long-range stunners as the Netherlands rediscovered their scoring touch in a crushing 7-0 win over Vietnam on Tuesday, reaching the Women's World Cup knockouts in style and locking up top spot in Group E on goal difference.
Italy must hold nerve in crunch game v South Africa
Italy play South Africa at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday following a 5-0 thrashing by Sweden that left Italian players in tears, but coach Milena Bertolini is confident they learned vital lessons for the crucial game in Wellington, New Zealand.
Sweden coach Gerhardsson has luxury of resting players against Argentina
Since Sweden have already locked up their spot in the round of 16 at the Women's World Cup, coach Peter Gerhardsson said the selection of his squad for Wednesday's final group game might come down to who is well-rested and who could use some rest.