Super Falcons’ players to earn $60,000 each for making second round
Super Falcons of Nigeria players pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B match against Ireland. Photo AFP
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More the merrier: Expanded field holds up under World Cup pressure
AUCKLAND : More appears to have been merrier at the Women's World Cup as teams that benefited from the expansion of the field to 32 in Australia and New Zealand have largely held up to scrutiny in the group stage.
Australia, World Cup organisers relieved after Matildas find groove
MELBOURNE : A Women's World Cup that had been in danger of losing both its co-hosts before the knockout phase enjoyed a vital shot in the arm when Australia raced into the last 16 with a 4-0 trouncing of Canada.
Australia crush Canada 4-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
MELBOURNE: Hayley Raso scored a first half brace and Mary Fowler struck after the break as Australia crushed Canada 4-0 on Monday (Jul 31) to storm into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup and send the Olympic champions spinning out of the tournament.
Courtney Brosnan: 'I knew I had to make a special save'
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan was determined to keep a clean sheet against Nigeria, producing a point-blank save in the second half to help Vera Pauw's get a point on the board before bidding farewell to the Women's World Cup.
Canada unable to overcome 'ruthless' Australian team at Women's World Cup
Monday marked the end of the road for the Canadian team at the Women's World Cup. Australia's Matildas came out blazing, not waltzing, and solidified their qualification to the next round. Along with Australia, Nigeria's Super Falcons also move on with the Canadians in third place in Group B.
RTÉ Women's World Cup Podcast: Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe's differing opinions
RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne joins Raf Diallo to review the Republic of Ireland's final FIFA Women's World Cup group game against Nigeria and to discuss the post-match reaction including Vera Pauw's press conference comments about a difference of opinion with Katie McCabe and the captain's cryptic post-match tweet, amid uncertainty over the manager's future.
Early World Cup exit for Canada, Sinclair likely signals end of era
MELBOURNE, Australia : Canada's Olympic champions are heading home from the Women's World Cup stunned and heartbroken - and still without a medal in the tournament from eight appearances.