The World Cup - Page 105

June 14, 2019

Jamaican player whiffs on bicycle kick, nails Italian captain in the face

The Italian women’s soccer team narrowly missed out on having a huge injury to their captain during their second group-stage match against Jamaica on Friday.

June 14, 2019

Japan holds off Scotland 2-1 at Women's World Cup

Mana Iwabuchi had an early goal and then Japan held off a late charge from Scotland for a 2-1 victory on Friday at the Women's World Cup.

June 14, 2019

China beats South Africa 1-0 to set up decider vs. Spain

China is back on track at the Women's World Cup, tied for second in Group B after a 1-0 victory in South Africa, and focused on it goal of moving into the next round of the tournament.

June 14, 2019

Australia beats Brazil 3-2 with aid from an own goal

An own goal gave Australia a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Brazil at the Women's World Cup, even after Marta added a record 16th career tournament goal.

June 13, 2019

Hope Solo adds to US women's soccer celebration controversy over Thailand win: 'I think it was unnecessary'

Former U.S. women’s soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo stirred more controversy Thursday adding to the criticism of her former team that their celebrations during a 13-0 blowout against Thailand were unnecessary.

June 13, 2019

Brazil unsure if Marta will play against Australia

Brazil played coy on the status of star player Marta ahead of its Women's World Cup match against Australia, a team reeling from a first-round upset and unsure if it will face the six-time FIFA Player of the Year.

June 13, 2019

France beats Norway 2-1 to remain undefeated in World Cup

Eugenie Le Sommer scored the winning goal from the penalty spot to lift host nation France to a 2-1 win over Norway at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday.

June 13, 2019

Nigeria earns 4th World Cup win, 2-0 over South Korea

Asisat Oshoala became the second Nigerian player to score in two different Women's World Cup tournaments with a late goal in a 2-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday.

June 13, 2019

Germany gets another 1-0 win at World Cup, beating Spain

As Germany clung on for another 1-0 win at the Women's World Cup, Martina Voss-Tecklenburg could sense the unease in her team.

June 12, 2019

Katie Pavlich on US Women's soccer controversy: 'This is the big leagues - you've got to win hard'

The U.S. Women's World Cup soccer team's 13-0 rout of Thailand should be a non-controversial record win, according to Katie Pavlich.