This Women's World Cup is being defined by late-game drama
Linda Caicedo has been one of the show-stealers of the Women's World Cup, but on Sunday it was an unheralded member of the Colombian team who propelled it to a spectacular late victory.
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Colombia Stun Germany At World Cup But New Zealand Out In Tears
Colombia scored a 97th-minute winner to stun Germany 2-1 on a night of Women's World Cup drama Sunday which also saw Norway and Switzerland into the last 16 but co-hosts New Zealand dumped out in tears. Germany smashed Morocco 6-0 in their opener to underline why they were among the pre-tournament favourites, along with Spain and England, to snatch away the United States' crown. But they came crashing back down to earth at the hands of a Colombia side inspired by 18-year-old Linda Caicedo and roared on by the majority of a rowdy 40,000 crowd in Sydney. The Real Madrid attacker scored one of the best goals of the tournament so far, darting past two Germany defenders before curling the ball into the top corner to open the scoring.
Colombia shock Germany in Women's World Cup
Manuela Vanegas headed a stoppage-time winner to give Colombia a 2-1 upset victory over Germany just when the two-time world champions thought they had saved a point in a thrilling Women's World Cup clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.
'We need to be smarter'; Germany coach blames ambition for Colombia loss
SYDNEY : Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg said her players only had themselves to blame for their 2-1 loss to Colombia at the Women's World Cup on Sunday despite scoring an equaliser in the 89th minute.
Colombia determined to keep their feet on the ground after Germany upset
SYDNEY : Colombia will celebrate their stunning upset victory over Germany at the Women's World Cup on Sunday but have no intention of resting on their laurels, assistant coach Angelo Marsiglia said after the 2-1 win.
Colombia shock Germany as co-hosts knocked out in Day 11 drama of the 2023 Women's World Cup
Colombia delivered late drama to defeat Germany 2-1 in a day 11 thriller at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, as Norway and Switzerland booked their places in the last 16.
Colombia strike late to upset Germany 2-1 in Sydney stunner
SYDNEY: Manuela Vanegas headed a stoppage-time winner to give Colombia a 2-1 upset victory over Germany just when the twice world champions thought they had saved a point in a thrilling Women's World Cup clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday (Jul 30).