The hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Australia, have reached the semi-finals for the first time after defeating France in a penalty shootout on Saturday. The match at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane was deadlocked at 0-0 after regulation and extra time, so the two teams had to battle it out from the […]
Sweden pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan to book their place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-finals.The match played at Eden Park in Auckland, was a tightly contested affair, with both teams creating chances. Sweden took the lead in the 32nd minute through Amanda Ilestedt.However, Sweden would have the final say in […]
Spain defeated former runner-up Netherlands 2-1 in extra time on Friday morning to reach the semifinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time.The Spanish, who have never won the World Cup, will face the winner of the Japan-Sweden match in the semifinals on Wednesday.Spain scored in the 81st minute through Mariona Caldentey, […]
On Tuesday, France cruised into the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals with a dominant 4-0 victory over Morocco. Eugenie Le Sommer scored two goals, and Kenza Dali and Kadidiatou Diani scored one goal each for the French.France took the lead in the 15th minute when Diani scored from close range after a cross from Sakina […]
Australia advanced to the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals on Monday, defeating Denmark 2-0 at the Sydney Football Stadium.Caitlin Ford and Haley Raso scored the goals for Australia.Ford scored in the 29th minute, heading home a cross from Mary Fowler. Raso doubled the lead in the 70th minute, finishing off a pass from Emily Van […]
England advanced to the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, defeating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after the match was tied 0-0 through extra time.The match was decided by a dramatic penalty shootout, with England scoring all four of their penalties and Nigeria missing two. Bethany, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, and Chloe Kelly scored for […]
In a breathtaking turn of events, the reigning champions, the USA, suffered a shocking exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday. The match against Sweden was nail-biting, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as it ended 1-1 after extra time, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout.Both teams displayed incredible skills throughout […]
Japan advanced to the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals with a 3-1 victory over Norway on Saturday in Wellington, New Zealand.Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa scored two goals for Japan, while Guro Reiten scored the lone goal for Norway.Japan took the lead in the 15th minute when Ingrid Engen scored an own goal. Norway equalized […]
Spain put on a dominant display to crush Switzerland 5-1 and reach the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals. The win was Spain’s third in four matches in the tournament, and it came convincingly. Aitana Bonmati scored two goals for Spain, while Alba Redondo, Laia Codina, and Jennifer Hermoso also found the net. Codina’s goal was […]
Colombia suffered its first defeat of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Thursday but finished top of Group H after a 1-0 loss to Morocco.The match’s only goal came in the first half when Nisa Lahmari converted a penalty for Morocco. Colombia goalkeeper Catalina Perez saved Ghizlen Chebak’s initial shot, but a defender blocked Sakina […]
