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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.

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.

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.

Sweden Aim To Keep Momentum Going Into FIFA Women's World Cup Knockouts

Sweden are already into the knockout phase of the Women's World Cup but are eager to maintain their winning momentum in Wednesday's final group game against Argentina, captain Magdalena Eriksson declared. Sweden secured their last-16 spot with a 5-0 destruction of Italy on Saturday, following a comeback to beat South Africa 2-1 in their opening game. Those results mean they have almost certainly sewn up top spot in Group G, with their superior goal difference meaning that even a defeat against Argentina is unlikely to knock them off the summit.