After tying Nigeria, Canada prepares to face well-drilled Ireland at Women's World Cup
After a frustrating scoreless draw with Nigeria, Canada now turns its attention to a well-drilled Irish side at the Women's World Cup.
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Classy Spain send Women’s World Cup warning
WELLINGTON: Rampant Spain issued a Women’s World Cup warning on Friday with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica while Switzerland ensured there would be no fairytale debut for the Philippines. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was, meanwhile, the hero for Nigeria by saving a penalty to earn them a 0-0 draw with Olympic champions Canada. Spain’s buildup to the tournament in Australia and New Zealand was clouded by a simmering row involving a group of 15 players who refused to feature under coach Jorge Vilda.
2023 WWC: Canada coach disappointed with draw against Super Falcons
Canada’s coach Beverly Priestman is seen on the touchline during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Nigeria and Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, also known as AAMI Park, in Melbourne on July 21, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)
Today at the Women's World Cup: Spain make strong start
The Women’s World Cup continued with three games taking place on the second day of the tournament.
Nigeria hold Canada to valuable 0-0 draw in Ireland World Cup group
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a penalty to help Nigeria secure a valuable 0-0 draw against Olympic champions Canada in their Women's World Cup opener on Friday in a result that threw the group wide open.
We can forgive Sinclair for penalty miss - Canada coach
MELBOURNE : Canada coach Bev Priestman was deflated by a potentially costly 0-0 draw with Nigeria in their Women's World Cup opener on Friday but refused to point the finger at Christine Sinclair after the captain failed to score a second-half penalty.
Sinclair penalty saved as Canada held by Nigeria in Women's World Cup opener
Christine Sinclair had a penalty saved as Olympic champions Canada were held 0-0 in their opener by Nigeria, who saw Deborah Abiodun pick up the first red card of this Women's World Cup.
Nigeria secure shock point against Canada in World Cup opener
Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a penalty kick by Canadian captain Christine Sinclair in in the 50th minute, as Nigeria emerged with a surprising 0-0 draw against Canada at the Women's World Cup in Melbourne.