Steph Catley nets winner for Australia against Ireland
Steph Catley ensured co-hosts Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland despite the absence of star striker Sam Kerr.
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Australia captain Kerr ruled out of two World Cup games with injury
Stand-in captain Steph Catley said Sam Kerr still played a vital role in Australia's 1-0 win over Ireland, despite the totemic striker being ruled out of the Women's World Cup opener by injury.
What to know for the Women's World Cup
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Women's World Cup: What to know about all 32 teams
Thirty-two of the best women's soccer teams are in Australia and New Zealand for the FIFA Women's World Cup, beginning July 20.
Canada faces tough competition in Women's World Cup's Group B
Canada begins play this week in the FIFA Women's World Cup, lumped in the tournament's formidable Group B that has been coined this year's version of the Group of Death.
Coach Pauw proud of Ireland's narrow debut loss to Australia
SYDNEY : Underdogs Ireland may have opened their World Cup debut with a 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia on Thursday, but coach Vera Pauw was proud of her 22nd-ranked team.
Australia defeats Ireland to win Women's World Cup opening game
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Nigerian captain Ebi a mirror to Canada's Sinclair as teams prepare to clash in in Women's World Cup
The Canadian team's motto for this Women's World Cup is "climb the mountain."