Women's World Cup: Philippines stun co-hosts New Zealand with 1-0 victory
The Philippines made history at their first Women’s World Cup with their first goal and first win Tuesday, holding on under pressure to upset co-hosts New Zealand.
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Norway In World Cup Peril After Swiss Draw And Injury To Ada Hegerberg
Norway's hopes of reaching the Women's World Cup last 16 hang in the balance after they lost star forward Ada Hegerberg to injury before kickoff and were then held 0-0 by Switzerland on Tuesday. Former Ballon d'Or winner Hegerberg had lined up for the national anthems in Hamilton before heading back towards the dressing room, with Sophie Roman Haug coming in as a last-minute replacement. The Norwegian Football Association said Hegerberg had felt a pain in her groin in the last sprint of the warm-up.
Philippines all-business after upset win over New Zealand, says coach
WELLINGTON : The Philippines gatecrashed New Zealand's party on Tuesday with a stunning 1-0 upset of the Women's World Cup co-hosts but coach Alen Stajcic said the celebrations will have to be cut short as they have to prepare for their final group game against Norway.
Norway on brink of World Cup exit as top teams pull away
A scoreless World Cup draw with Switzerland leaves Norway on the cusp of another elimination as the former superpower struggles to keep up with the rapid pace of development in the women's game, despite having some of the best players in the world.
Afghanistan women's team in exile wants FIFA recognition - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Khalida Popal and a handful of members of the Afghanistan Women's Team (AWT) she helped found 16 years ago arrived at Federation Square just in time to watch the kickoff of Australia's opening game of the Women's World Cup last Thursday.
Switzerland frustrate Hegerberg-less Norway in 0-0 draw
HAMILTON, New Zealand : Switzerland had goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann to thank for securing a valuable 0-0 draw against Norway, who recovered from a shaky start after Ada Hegerberg's withdrawal but could not find a breakthrough in the Women's World Cup Group A match.
New Zealand must regain grit after Philippines upset, says coach
WELLINGTON : Co-hosts New Zealand must recapture their grit, coach Jitka Klimkova said on Tuesday after the team suffered a crushing blow at the Women's World Cup with a shock 1-0 loss to newcomers Philippines.
Springboks ring the changes as Marx starts against Argentina
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa have made nine changes to their side for their final Rugby Championship fixture against Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday, including a first start of the season for hooker Malcolm Marx and the return of Kurt-Lee Arendse on the wing.