Ghana spoils opening match of Under-20 Women’s World Cup against Canada

Canadian Press ^ | August 5, 2014 | Lori Ewing

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Sherifatu Sumaila scored the game’s lone goal as Ghana defeated Canada 1-0 on Tuesday in the opening game of the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup.

The 17-year-old Sumaila capitalized on a cross from Edem Atovor to score in the 22nd minute, pouncing on a rebound after Canada’s ’keeper Kailen Sheridan had pushed a shot away.

The loss was a disappointing beginning for a Canadian host team hoping to go deep into this tournament.

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USA! USA! USA!

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Breaking down all 16 nations in the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada

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Aug. 12 North Korea vs. Canada, 7 p.m. at Olympic Stadium, CBC

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Germany have avenged their defeat to USA in the final of the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Stars and Stripes in the teams' Canada 2014 opener.

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014