Canadian women's soccer team continues its important evolution under coach Priestman
The Canadian women's team's pair of recent friendlies against Australia proved to be much more than a fact-finding tour ahead of next year's FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Wales v Slovenia Live: Kick-off time and score updates as Women's World Cup play-off spot within reach
Gemma Grainger's Wales side are just 90 minutes away from reaching the play-offs for next year's Women's World Cup, and it all comes down to tonight: Wales v Slovenia, Cardiff City Stadium, 7.45pm kick-off, winner takes all, the biggest game in Welsh women's football history.
Canada put another dampener on Australia's FIFA Women's World Cup preparations
Canada at Sydney Football Stadium, a second loss in four days to the Olympic champions. The hosts made the perfect start when teenager Mary Fowler scored in the third minute from a Sam Kerr pass, delighting the crowd of 27,000 who had flocked to watch the first football match at the sparkling new arena.
Green's 89 steers Australia to narrow win over New Zealand in first ODI
Emerging star Cameron Green held his nerve with a career-best 89 not out in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Tuesday in Cairns.
Cameron Green's 89 Steers Australia To Two-Wicket Win Over New Zealand In First ODI
Emerging star Cameron Green held his nerve with a career best 89 not out in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Tuesday in Cairns. After Glenn Maxwell starred with four wickets and a spectacular catch to restrict New Zealand to a modest 232-9, Australia slumped to 44-5 against inspired new ball bowling from quicks Trent Boult and Matt Henry under lights. A composed Green and Alex Carey (85) turned the match on its head with a brilliant 158-run partnership to overwhelm an increasingly ragged New Zealand attack.
1st ODI: Australia ride on Green energy to pip New Zealand
Chasing 233 for victory, Australia slumped to 44-5 before Green combined in a 158-run stand with Alex Carey, who made 85, to revive their chase. The all-rounder smashed 10 fours and a six as Australia clinched the low-scoring contest with five overs to spare to go 1-0 up in the three-match series for the Chappell–Hadlee Trophy.
Australia ride Green energy to pip New Zealand
Cameron Green braved cramps to smash a career-best 89 not out and secure Australia's nervy two-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Cairns on Tuesday.
Canada put another dampener on Australia's World Cup preparations
SYDNEY : Australia's stuttering preparations for co-hosting next year's Women's World Cup continued on Tuesday when the Matildas were beaten 2-1 by Canada at Sydney Football Stadium, a second loss in four days to the Olympic champions.