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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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.
Spain hurt but still hopeful after Japan drubbing
WELLINGTON : Coach Jorge Vilda said Spain were hurting after their 4-0 defeat at the hands of Japan in their final group match on Monday but had not lost all hope that they can make a big impression on the Women's World Cup.
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.
Japan hammer Spain to top their Women's World Cup group
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup.
Japan hammer Spain on the break to top Group C
WELLINGTON : Hinata Miyazawa scored twice 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.
The show goes on for World Cup hosts New Zealand after Ferns fade
AUCKLAND : New Zealand may be out of the tournament but the co-hosts for the largest Women's World Cup are soldiering on through the disappointment, as home fans point to a lasting football legacy.
IOC asks Singh to continue as acting head of Olympic Council of Asia
NEW DELHI : The International Olympic Committee has asked India's Randhir Singh to continue as acting head of the Olympic Council of Asia, according to a letter seen by Reuters, after the IOC refused to recognise the Asian governing body's elections.