Philippines coach to depart after World Cup exit
AUCKLAND : Philippines coach Alen Stajcic will not renew his contract with the women's national team after their exit from the Women's World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation said on Tuesday.
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Flexible, focused Japan in fine fettle heading into knockout phase
WELLINGTON : Japan could hardly have enjoyed a better start to the Women's World Cup with three wins from three matches, including Monday's 4-0 thrashing of title contenders Spain, and a tally of 11 goals scored and none conceded.
Japan thrash Spain 4-0 in Women's World Cup warning
WELLINGTON: Hinata Miyazawa scored twice and set up another as Japan stunned Spain 4-0 at the Women's World Cup on Monday (Jul 31) to set up a clash with Norway in the knockout stage.
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.
Japan thrash Spain to book place in last 16 of World Cup as Zambia clinch first win
Japan hammered Spain 4-0 in Wellington on Monday to sound a serious warning to their rivals in the Women's World Cup.
Japan trounces Spain 4-0 to top Group C at Women's World Cup
Hinata Miyazawa grabbed two goals to become the tournament's leading scorer as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.
Norway hero Roman Haug no fan of hat-trick spotlight
Norway striker Sophie Roman Haug usually prefers to let her football skills do the talking, but a hat-trick in a 6-0 thrashing of the Philippines has thrust her into the spotlight as her side seek to turn their World Cup fortunes around.
Ruthless Japan punish Spain to top group C at Women's World Cup
Striker Riko Ueki also scored on the break as the Nadeshiko cut through Spain's high press with three lightning raids in the first half before substitute Momoko Tanaka added the fourth with another quality strike eight minutes from time.