Women’s World Cup Day 14: Jamaica makes history amidst Brazilian heartbreak
Day 14 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup despatched 4 extra groups packing. South Africa earned a surprising 3-2 win Wednesday to safe its first-ever last-16 spot, whereas Sweden continued to dominate Group G. Despite the success of those two nations, Italy and Argentina bowed out of the event.
In Group F motion, Jamaica superior to the knockouts for the primary time in its historical past, however despatched Brazil house within the course of. Despite scoring a trio of targets in opposition to Les Bleues, Panama’s loss gave France the highest spot within the group.
THE RESULTS
GROUP G: South Africa 3, Italy 2 (in Wellington) — Game stats || Report
GROUP G: Argentina 0, Sweden 2 (in Hamilton) — Game stats || Report
GROUP F: Jamaica 0, Brazil 0 (in Melbourne) — Game stats || Report
GROUP F: Panama 3, France 6 (in Sydney) — Game stats || Report
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MAIN TALKING POINTS
South Africa stuns Italy to ebook first-ever knockout look
In a dramatic back-and-forth match, South Africa made historical past by securing its first-ever Women’s World Cup win and Round of 16 look.
The Italians opened the scoring when Arianna Caruso discovered the web from the penalty spot after Chiara Beccari was introduced down within the field. South Africa levelled after 32 minutes when Benedetta Orsi’s misplaced cross trickled previous her personal goalkeeper.
Halfway by the second half, Hildah Magaia cleverly slid the ball previous Francesca Durante’s outstretched arms to present Banyana Banyana a second.
Caruso equalized for Le Azzure within the 74th minute, however Thembi Kgatlana turned the hero when her one-touch shot discovered the underside left nook within the second minute of additional time. The aim despatched shockwaves by Wellington Regional Stadium and South Africa supervisor Desiree Ellis, who jumped for pleasure on the sideline. The historical past makers will tackle the Netherlands within the knockouts.
While the World Cup journey has ended for Italy, credit score have to be given to Milena Bertolini’s aspect for a hard-fought battle.
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Second half Swedish brace sends Argentina packing
After a 2-0 win over Argentina, Sweden topped Group G and set a last-16 assembly with Women’s World Cup title holders U.S.
Peter Gerhardsson made 9 adjustments to the Blågult’s beginning XI, however his second string nonetheless managed to get the job accomplished. After a rocky first half, Rebecka Blomqvist broke the impasse after heading house an ideal Sofia Jakobsson cross.
As the clock reached the ultimate seconds, Argentina’s Gabriela Chavez dedicated a foul when trying to defend a nook kick. BK Häcken midfielder Elin Rubensson transformed the penalty in stoppage time to present the Swedes three wins in three group stage matches.
With the loss, Argentina’s wait for his or her first Women’s World Cup win continues. This was their twelfth match (three attracts, 9 losses) with out success on the event.
“We’re proud of the players, they gave it their all. We can sleep at ease. Of course we’re sad, that’s football. But our heads are very high, and we’ll continue down this pathway,” Argentina coach Germán Portanova mentioned after the match.
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Brazil makes group stage exit for first time since 1995
For the primary time because the 1995 Women’s World Cup, Brazil has didn’t qualify for the knockouts.
A 0-0 draw with Jamaica left the Selecao third in Group F. Shock and tears from the Brazilian gamers erupted after the match, particularly from soccer legend Marta, who beforehand introduced this can be her ultimate World Cup.
However, there’s cause to have a good time for the Reggae Girlz. For the primary time in its program historical past, Jamaica has superior to the Round of 16. They’re additionally the primary Caribbean nation to achieve the knockouts.
Lorne Donalson’s aspect earned a scoreless draw after an impressive defensive show. They be a part of Switzerland and Japan because the three nations who’ve but to concede a aim on this yr’s event.
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GOAL OF THE DAY
Panama’s Marta Cox scored the quickest aim of the event so removed from a hovering free-kick. When the ball discovered the highest left nook, tears streamed down the 26-year-old’s face, who was surrounded by her ecstatic teammates. The elegant strike was Las Canaleras’ first-ever aim on the Women’s World Cup.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“We know that no one gave us a chance today, but we knew what we were capable of and fought like warriors out there … this is for everyone back home,” South Africa supervisor Desiree Ellis mentioned after the match.
FAN OF THE DAY
This Swedish fan proudly wore their Blågult-inspired outfit to the workforce’s match in opposition to Argentina. Featuring a Viking helmet and the Swedish flag painted on her face, this fan made her love for the Blue and Yellow identified.
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THREE STARS OF THE DAY
1. Thembi Kgatlana, South Africa: The 27-year-old’s added-time aim despatched South Africa to their first-ever Women’s World Cup knockout sport. “I represent every single girl who wanted to be here [at the World Cup],” she mentioned in a post-game interview.
2. Rebecka Blomqvist, Sweden: The VfL Wolfsburg ahead’s 66th-minute header gave the Blågult much-needed momentum within the second half. The 26-year-old timed her run to perfection to present the Swedes a 1-0 lead.
3. Kadidiatou Diani, France: Diani turned the primary feminine French participant to attain a hat trick within the World Cup throughout their fixture with Panama. The Paris Saint-Germain ahead transformed two penalties and a close-range shot in Les Bleues’ 6-3 win.
LOOKING AHEAD
The group stage will come to an in depth tomorrow when Korea Republic takes on Germany at 6 a.m. ET / 3 a.m. PT in Brisbane. At the identical time, Morocco will face Colombia in Perth to find out who advances to the knockouts from Group H.
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