3 things we learned from the USWNT's 3-1 World Cup win over Australia
Megan Rapinoe and Hope Solo were the standout performers for the U.S.,
NFL teams, players show Twitter, Instagram support for USWNT
Posted on 06/06/2015 3:25:29 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
Cameroon overpower fellow debutants Ecuador
Gaelle Enganamouit scored a hat-trick as Cameroon belied their lowly world ranking of 53rd with a commanding 6-0 victory over fellow Women’s World Cup debutants Ecuador in their Group C opener in Vancouver on Monday.
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Rapinoe Scores Twice as US Beats Australia 3-1 in Opener
"I was doing my best Messi impression," Rapinoe laughed
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Japan tested, but holds off Switzerland as they open World Cup title defence with win
Japan's World Cup title defence began with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Switzerland on Monday at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium. Aya Miyama's penalty kick goal in the 29th minute was the difference between the two sides in a game that was engaging from start to finish.
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Megan Rapinoe and Hope Solo were the standout performers for the U.S.,
NFL teams, players show Twitter, Instagram support for USWNT
Megan Rapinoe rises to the occasion in US opener
Rapinoe 'relieved' to score in USWNT's opener
Solo: Team had 'jitters' in 1st half
American Outlaws should not be chanting "I believe that we will win" during the USWNT's games. That's a good chant for the 15th-best team in the world, but garbage for this team. How about "I believe we'll kick your ass" instead? Or "I believe your team is crap"? This team doesn't need people to believe in them, they need to know they're going to finish their group on nine points.
US women have lost 11 of their past 220 games. It takes an historic effort to beat this team. https://t.co/lgvY3Ojn53— Brian Straus (@BrianStraus) June 9, 2015
England will use the experience of defeat by the world's top-ranked team Germany when they face France in their Women's World Cup opener on Tuesday, says boss Mark Sampson.
Captain Steph Houghton says England have the belief to win the Women's World Cup in Canada this summer.
Spain's women strive for glory in World Cup debut
Perhaps surprisingly in a country known for its passion for the beautiful game, women’s football has been much slower to take off in Spain than in other countries.
Costa Rica face tough odds in maiden tournament
the first Central American team to qualify for a Women's World Cup
Mexico vs. Colombia
Mexico makes back-to-back World Cup appearances but is still looking to get past the group stage for the first time. Mexico is a team that relies on ball control and possession, spending a lot of time playing keep away from its opponent.
Colombia has also made back-to-back World Cups and looks for its first appearance past the group stage. Colombia relies on a tough and physical defense, while the offensive side of the ball is pure speed.
South Korea vs. Brazil
South Korea makes its first World Cup since 2003 and hopes to get out of the group stage for the first time. South Korea is a ball possession team that moves up and down the field beautifully and produces quality shots.
Brazil has yet to miss a World Cup appearance and looks to return to the finals for the first time since 2007. Look most Brazil teams, you’re dealing with a ton of talent and players who can takeover when needed. Nobody in this tournament is better than Marta, who is a five-time FIFA World Player of the Year and capable of winning games by herself.
France, meanwhile, will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run against England going back to 1974
Results - Tuesday, June 9
Eugenie Le Sommer scores her first World Cup goal, France beats England 1-0
France has owned the series between the clubs, having not lost to England since 1974.
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Costa Rica battle back to earn hard-fought draw against Spain
just 74 seconds later as Costa Rica got back on level terms
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Colombia 1-1 Mexico: Las Tri give up lead, Montoya steals point
Daniela Montoya’s 82nd minute wonder goal helped Colombia to a surprising point, as Mexico wasted chance after chance in a 1-1 draw
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Marta breaks record in Brazil victory
Brazil striker Marta became the Women's World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as the South American side defeated South Korea 2-0 in Montreal.
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| Group A | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Canada | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| China | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Group B | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Thailand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| Cote D'Ivoire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -10 | 0 |
| Group C | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Japan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -6 | 0 |
| Group D | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| United States | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Sweden | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Group E | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| South Korea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Group F | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Colombia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mexico | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Instead - Huge game today for USMNT:
Germany vs. USA
It was almost predictable, though a few years later, France remains a shade better than England and defeat them in the woman’s game.
It appears there are no matches, today, Wednesday though soccerway is on European hours. http://us.soccerway.com/international/world/womens-world-cup/2015-canada/group-stage/r20925/
Thursday:
Germany Norway, good match, Norway did win a Woman’s world cup, one of the first ones.
China Netherlands
Ivory Coast Thailand
Canada New Zealand
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