Philippines stun New Zealand for first Women's World Cup win
Sarina Bolden scored the Philippines' first goal at a World Cup as they spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party with a stunning win in Wellington.
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Philippines stun New Zealand in first ever World Cup victory
The Philippines claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 following Sarina Bolden's first-half header.
Shikhar Dhawan Returns, No Place For Yuzvendra Chahal: Ex-India Star's Picks For ICC World Cup 2023 Squad
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes that Shikhar Dhawan could be a good addition for the ICC World Cup 2023 but excluded spinner Yuzvendra Chahal while picking the likely squad for the tournament. Jaffer also included KL Rahul and Sanju Samson as his wicket-keeping options but Ishan Kishan was missing from his list. In the bowling department, Jaffer picked three spinners but all of them were left-arm options with Kuldeep Yadav potentially making a comeback in his selected squad. India will play their first game of the competition against Australia on October 8 in Chennai.
Aine O'Gorman soaking up World Cup dream after long Irish journey
Aine O'Gorman isn't quite ready to walk off into the sunset, but the veteran Republic of Ireland defender admits she'll have to think about her international future after her World Cup dream is over.
Today at the World Cup: Ary Borges hat-trick has Brazil up and running
Ary Borges stole the headlines on day five of the Women’s World Cup as her hat-trick helped Brazil thrash tournament debutants Panama 4-0 in Adelaide.
Brazil's Ary Borges Outdoes Pele With Emotional World Cup Hat-trick
Ary Borges has come a long way in a short time, achieving a feat not even Pele or Ronaldinho could manage and winning high praise from Brazilian superstar teammate Marta in the process. The 23-year-old burst on the scene as Brazil opened their Women's World Cup campaign with a 4-0 thumping of Panama in Adelaide, scoring three goals and setting up the other. It made her the first Brazilian, man or woman, to score a hat-trick on their World Cup debut, according to governing body FIFA.
Usme, Caicedo score to lift Colombia 2-0 over South Korea in Women's World Cup
SYDNEY : Catalina Usme and Linda Caicedo scored to give Colombia a 2-0 victory over South Korea in their opening game of the Women's World Cup on Tuesday, denying the Koreans what would have been only their second win in four appearances at the tournament.
Putellas ready for Spain's second World Cup outing against 'dangerous' Zambia
AUCKLAND : Spain are expecting anything but a walk in the park when they face Zambia in their second Women's World Cup match and key midfielder Alexia Putellas is ready to play a part if selected, coach Jorge Vilda said on Tuesday.