Women's World Cup roundup: Australia routs Canada
Hayley Raso recorded a first-half brace on Monday as Australia advanced to the knockout round with a 4-0 victory over Canada in a Group B clash at the Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia.
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Hayley Raso scores twice as Australia thrash Canada to reach World Cup last 16
Co-hosts Australia kept their Women's World Cup dream alive with a 4-0 thrashing of Olympic champions Canada to reach the last 16 on Monday.
Tensions simmer between Katie McCabe and Vera Pauw
Tension simmered between Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe during the Republic of Ireland's goalless draw against Nigeria, with the Arsenal star's calls for second-half substitutions ignored by the manager.
World Cup will change my players’ lives, says Ireland boss Vera Pauw
Boss Vera Pauw said her players were bowing out as “world stars” after the Republic of Ireland’s debut Women’s World Cup campaign concluded with them securing a historic point.
Captain Kerr's order to Australia: 'Win without me!'
MELBOURNE : Behind Australia's 4-0 demolition of Canada at the Women's World Cup was an order from injured captain Sam Kerr to win the match without her so she could buy time to recover from her calf strain, coach Tony Gustavsson said.
Super Falcons end World Cup group stage unbeaten after draw with Ireland
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
Brosnan happy to take point from first World Cup after stunning save denied Nigeria
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan was happy to have the consolation of a first World Cup point and her memorable save from Nigeria player Uchenna Kanu in their tournament swansong.
Women's World Cup: Ireland officialy knocked out while Spain survive after heavy defeat
Ireland's women's World Cup dream is officially over, if it even started. Pre-tournament underdog Nigeria used a scoreless draw against the greens on Monday to advance to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup.