Nigerian captain Ebi a mirror to Canada's Sinclair as teams prepare to clash in in Women's World Cup
The Canadian team's motto for this Women's World Cup is "climb the mountain."
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Sam Kerr-less Australia Grind Down Ireland To Win Nervy World Cup Opener
An Australian side missing injured superstar Sam Kerr made a winning start to their home Women's World Cup on Thursday with a nervy 1-0 victory over debutants Ireland in front of a pulsating 75,000-strong Sydney crowd. Stand-in skipper Steph Catley calmly slotted home a penalty in the 52nd minute in the only goal of a full-blooded game that sprung to life in the second half. It ensured three points in a tough Group B as the Matildas kick-started their mission to sweep past the quarter-finals for the first time.
"Don't Believe In Counting...": Rahul Dravid's Interesting Take On Possibility Of Facing Pakistan 3 Times At Asia Cup
The President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Jay Shah, announced the schedule for the Asia Cup 2023, less than an hour before Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief was about to do the same during an event in Lahore. As per the schedule, the opening match of the tournament will be played between co-hosts Pakistan and Nepal on August 30. Meanwhile, the blockbuster match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be held in Kandy on September. Clubbed in the same group, India and Pakistan could face off three times during the tournament.
Emerging Asia Cup: India A Bank On All-Round Strength Against Tricky Bangladesh A
After a dominant show in the league phase, India A will be favourites to seal a spot in the final of the Emerging Asia Cup when they face Bangladesh A in the semifinal on Friday. The most refreshing aspect about India's undefeated run so far in the tournament is that they have found multiple heroes in times of need. India will be hoping for an encore of that all-round show against a tricky and competitive opponent in Bangladesh.
New Zealand stun Norway and secure historic Women's World Cup victory
Hannah Wilkinson's goal at the start of the second half secured co-hosts New Zealand a sensational 1-0 victory over Norway in the opening game of the 2023 Women's World Cup on Thursday.
Steph Catley spot on as Australia earn narrow Women's World Cup opening win over Ireland
Republic of Ireland's first ever appearance at the finals ended in defeat as Steph Catley's second-half penalty earned co-hosts Australia a 1-0 win in Sydney.
RTÉ apologises as fans slam World Cup coverage for Ireland's opening game
RTÉ was forced to apologise for sound and picture issues as fans were left disappointed in Ireland's opening World Cup game against Australia.
New Zealand Claim Historic Win In Record-Breaking Women's World Cup Opener
Hannah Wilkinson scored the only goal as co-hosts New Zealand recorded a historic 1-0 victory over Norway in the opening game of the Women's World Cup on Thursday. It was the country's first-ever win at the World Cup and came in front of more than 42,000 in Auckland, the biggest crowd in New Zealand football history. It capped a day which started when New Zealand's largest city was shaken in the morning by a shooting which left two victims and the gunman dead, the incident happening in a downtown area close to where several World Cup teams, including Norway, are staying.