Women’s World Cup Day 2: Nigeria frustrates Canada, Spain nets three
Day 2 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup noticed Canada battle Nigeria, the Philippines problem Switzerland, and Costa Rica tackle Spain.
It was a Friday full of heartbreak for the Philippines and Costa Rica, who suffered commanding losses, in addition to for Christine Sinclair, who was denied from the spot. But it was additionally a day of ardour and authority from La Roja and La Nati. Both groups cruised to the highest of their teams and set the usual for the remainder of the event.
The Results
Group B: Canada 0, Nigeria 0
Group A: Switzerland 2, The Philippines 0
Group C: Spain 3, Costa Rica 0
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Main Talking Points
Chiamaka Nnadozie denies Sinclair from the spot
On a sunny afternoon at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Nigeria made headlines after deadlocking Canada, the reigning Olympic champions, of their first sport of the event.
But the second of the match got here 5 minutes into the second half, when Sinclair was fouled within the field by Francisca Ordega and awarded a penalty. The Canadian skipper stepped as much as the spot however was denied by 22-year-old keeper Nnadozie, who made a diving one-handed save. Sinclair couldn’t get to the ball quick sufficient to attain the rebound, wanting completely pissed off after lacking her likelihood to make it 1-0 for Canada.
Had the 40-year-old transformed the penalty, she would have turn out to be the primary participant, of any gender, to attain in six totally different World Cups. For now, Sinclair will stay at 190 worldwide objectives.
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Classy Switzerland bitter Philippines’ World Cup debut
While event debutant the Philippines performed nobly, it was the Swiss that made their presence recognized on the world stage.
Despite a half-full viewers inside Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium, the gang’s cheers (or boo’s) have been deafening after officers made a key penalty name in opposition to the Philippines within the ultimate moments of the primary half. Switzerland’s Coumba Sow slid for the ball within the Philippines’ field, and was kicked by Jessika Cowart within the course of. Ramona Bachmann took the chance to provide La Nati the lead through the spot.
The victory put Switzerland into first place in Group A, main New Zealand on objective differential, giving them a greater likelihood of creating it to the Round of 16.
Spain cruise to victory after scoring three objectives in six minutes
After a trio of objectives over Costa Rica, Spain solidified themselves as one of many World Cup favourites within the opening sport of Group C.
Despite getting into the event in a state of disarray with their federation, La Roja delivered a masterclass in possession and fluidity in entrance of twenty-two,966 followers in Wellington, New Zealand. Spain took early management when Esther Gonzalez compelled Valeria Del Campo to place the ball in her personal web 21 minutes in. The floodgates then opened for Spain, as a artful Aitana Bonmati discovered the web with a robust strike two minutes later. Gonzalez rounded out the scoring with a tap-in from shut vary on the 27-minute mark.
With the win, the Spaniards took early management of Group C, and did it principally with out two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, who stepped on the pitch 77 minutes in after a prolonged damage battle.
Moment of the Day
Nigerian goalkeeper Nnadozie, simply 22 years outdated, rejects Sinclair from the spot, denying the Canadian captain a record-breaking objective at her sixth World Cup and giving the Super Falcons hope for the remainder of their marketing campaign.
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Quote of the Day
“This may be our first time out here, but it doesn’t feel like it. We have way more to give. We’re going to look forward to the next one and bring it as hard as we can,” stated Philippines goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel after her nation’s World Cup debut.
Three Stars of the Day
1. Ashley Lawrence, Canada: Lawrence’s second of the day got here after Les Rouges suffered a defensive breakdown 36 minutes in. The 28-year-old put her physique on the road to intercept a free ball that might doubtless have been a objective for Nigeria.
2. Ramona Bachmann, Switzerland: After scoring a penalty in Switzerland’s opening match of the event, the 32-year-old grew to become La Nati’s prime scorer on the Women’s World Cup with 4 objectives, sliding forward of Fabienne Humm who has three.
3. Aitana Bonmati, Spain: The 25-year-old didn’t let the pouring rain cease her from scoring a commanding objective on the world’s stage, serving to Spain safe their largest Women’s World Cup win up to now. Bonmati neatly dodged two Costa Rica defenders, hanging the ball clear and arduous to web La Roja’s second of the night.
Looking Ahead
The present Women’s World Cup title holders USA start their event on Friday at 9 p.m. ET. Golden Boot favorite Alex Morgan and rising star Trinity Rodman will tackle No. 32 Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
That will likely be adopted by extra Group C motion as Zambia takes on Japan on Saturday at 3 a.m. ET. Group D will then take to the pitch for the primary time, as England faces off in opposition to Haiti at 5:30 a.m. ET, and Denmark takes on China at 8 a.m. ET to cap off Matchday 3.
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