Proteas pushed hard by Uganda as World Cup podium dream ends
The Proteas' Netball World Cup hopes have ended despite a narrow victory against Uganda in their Pool G encounter at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Wednesday.
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Time to take us seriously, says Jamaica's World Cup goalkeeper Spencer
MELBOURNE: Goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer says Jamaica's historic run into the knockout stages of the World Cup will put pressure on football bosses at home to take the women's team seriously.
Morocco through to Women's World Cup last 16 after dramatic finish
Morocco's women's team continued their dream run Down Under as they stormed into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday.
Morocco’s historic run at the Women’s World Cup ignites national pride at home
RABAT: In the picturesque town of Sale, the shock and euphoria of Morocco’s soccer team advancing to the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup were palpable. “We did not expect this accomplishment,” said Ghita Alaoui, an IT consultant who was at the Hollywood cafe. Especially after a 6-0 loss to Germany in the opener.
Women's World Cup Day 15: England's hopes given significant boost as Germany tumble out
England’s World Cup hopes were given a significant boost as two-time champions Germany tumbled out at the group stage following a 1-1 draw with South Korea.
Women's World Cup roundup: Morocco, Colombia into knockout rounds
First-time participant Morocco edged Colombia 1-0 on Thursday to advance to the knockout stage in the Women's World Cup.
Germany Exit In World Cup 'Disaster' As Debutants Morocco Advance
A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase on Thursday following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead. Germany's 1-1 draw with the Koreans coupled with Morocco's surprise 1-0 victory over Colombia saw the European side suffer their earliest exit in Women's World Cup history. The two-time former champions and one of the pre-tournament favourites follow Brazil, Italy and Olympic champions Canada out of the competition at the first hurdle. Colombia topped Group H despite losing and will face Jamaica in the last 16. Morocco progressed into the knockouts also with two wins and a defeat -- that being a 6-0 thrashing by Germany -- and meet France next.
Morocco beats Colombia 1-0 as both teams reach last 16 at Women's World Cup
The 72nd ranked Moroccans scored through An Anissa Lahmari's toepoke after a saved penalty at the end of the first half but their passage was only secured after South Korea held twice champions Germany to a 1-1 draw in the other Group H match.