Japan thrash Spain to book place in last 16 of World Cup as Zambia clinch first win
Japan hammered Spain 4-0 in Wellington on Monday to sound a serious warning to their rivals in the Women's World Cup.
Japan Sport News
Japan trounces Spain 4-0 to top Group C at Women's World Cup
Hinata Miyazawa grabbed two goals to become the tournament's leading scorer as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.
Norway hero Roman Haug no fan of hat-trick spotlight
Norway striker Sophie Roman Haug usually prefers to let her football skills do the talking, but a hat-trick in a 6-0 thrashing of the Philippines has thrust her into the spotlight as her side seek to turn their World Cup fortunes around.
Spain hurt but still hopeful after Japan drubbing
WELLINGTON : Coach Jorge Vilda said Spain were hurting after their 4-0 defeat at the hands of Japan in their final group match on Monday but had not lost all hope that they can make a big impression on the Women's World Cup.
PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth Hope For A Turnaround; Focus On HS Prannoy And Lakshya Sen In Australian Open
Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to arrest their slump in form when they begin their campaign at the Australia Open badminton tournament in Sydney on Tuesday. The USD 420,000 event, which has been upgraded to a Super 500 tournament, will be the last chance for Sindhu and Srikanth to regain their touch ahead of the World Championships to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 2019 world champion, Sindhu hasn't looked the part since her recovery from an injury as she has repeatedly made early exits in as many as seven of the 12 BWF World Tour events this year.
$20m boost and De Bruyne mania - what we learned from Man City's record-breaking summer tour
Not even the extreme weather conditions could dampen the finale of Man City's summer schedule.
Ruthless Japan punish Spain to top group C at Women's World Cup
Striker Riko Ueki also scored on the break as the Nadeshiko cut through Spain's high press with three lightning raids in the first half before substitute Momoko Tanaka added the fourth with another quality strike eight minutes from time.
Japan hammer Spain to top their Women's World Cup group
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup.