Women’s World Cup Day 9: Big comeback for Argentina, tough injury for England
Day 9 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup had loads of drama. Argentina pulled off a second-half comeback over South Africa, scoring two targets in 5 minutes. England secured its second win of the event after defeating Denmark 1-0, and China beat Haiti with solely 10 gamers.
However, a devastating knee harm to the Lionesses’ Keira Walsh soured the day, leaving many individuals questioning what might be executed concerning the ACL drawback in ladies’s soccer.
The Results
GROUP G: South Africa 2, Argentina 2 (in Dunedin) – Game stats || Report
GROUP D: England 1, Denmark 0 (in Sydney) – Game stats || Report
GROUP D: China PR 1, Haiti 0 (in Adelaide) – Game stats || Report
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Main Talking Points
Dramatic draw for Argentina
Argentina scored twice in 5 minutes to earn a comeback draw over a robust South African facet.
Banyana Banyana’s Linda Motlhalo struck first within the thirtieth minute. The 25-year-old knocked in a move from Thembi Kgatlana after Argentina stopped enjoying, assuming Motlhalo was offside. In the 66th minute, Kgatlana added a objective for herself.
But La Albiceleste weren’t going to just accept a two-nil defeat. They stormed again when Sophia Braun’s excellent strike discovered the highest proper nook within the 74th minute. Five minutes later, a Romina Nunez header restored parity.
While either side pushed for a last-minute winner, they every needed to accept a single level. Nonetheless, it wasn’t all unhealthy for Desiree Ellis’ facet. The draw gave South Africa its first-ever level on the Women’s World Cup. In the 2019 event, South Africa misplaced each match within the group stage, in addition to this 12 months’s event opener.
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England one step nearer to repeating Euro success
After profitable the European Championships final summer time, the Lionesses try to do the identical on the world’s stage.
Lauren James’ early objective was sufficient to safe England’s second win of the event. The teen, who was benched for the Lionesses’ opening match in opposition to Haiti, hammered the ball from exterior the field, and it soared previous a diving Lene Christensen.
But maybe extra importantly, it was England’s first objective from open play in over seven hours of worldwide soccer. James’ screamer additionally helped Sarina Wiegman’s facet tie Norway’s document of 15 successive World Cup matches during which they’ve scored.
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China earns three factors after crimson card scare
In a bodily and ruthless match between China and Haiti, the Steel Roses proved victorious. However, it wasn’t a simple win.
In the twenty ninth minute, Zhang Rui was ejected after receiving a crimson card for a reckless problem. Nonetheless, China rallied to maintain its Women’s World Cup dream alive. Seventy-four minutes in, “super substitute” Wang Shuang slotted the ball into the underside left nook from the penalty spot.
The drama continued when Haiti was initially awarded a late penalty after Chen Qiaozhu bumped into Roseline Eloissaint. But upon VAR inspection, the referee overturned her resolution. This introduced shock to the followers in Adelaide, who absolutely thought a shot ought to have been given.
China is now the one workforce within the event to win a recreation regardless of receiving a crimson card.
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Moment of the Day
While England followers have been thrilled with the win, it was exhausting to totally benefit from the match after Walsh was taken away on a stretcher. While no news has been launched by medical employees, it’s suspected the 26-year-old suffered a serious knee harm. This is a big blow for the Lionesses, but additionally for ladies’s soccer typically. Last 12 months, an estimated 195 elite gamers suffered ACL accidents, which begs the query – what might be executed to restrict this epidemic?
Fan of the Day
This South African fan proudly wore her Banyana Banyana-inspired outfit to the workforce’s conflict in opposition to Argentina. Featuring the South African colors from head to toe, in addition to the nation’s flag wrapped round her shoulders, this fan definitely made a splash.
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Quote of the Day
“We started well, I think we played well, we scored a goal. The second half was a fight, we adapted to the situation and we really, really had to fight for the win and that’s what we did. I’m very proud of the team,” – Sarina Wiegman, England coach
Three Stars of the Day
1. Thembi Kgatlana, South Africa: Despite dropping a two-goal lead, Kgatlana was one of the influential gamers on the pitch. The 27-year-old arrange Banyana Banyana’s first objective, and scored the second. She helped her facet safe a historic first-ever level on the Women’s World Cup.
2. Lauren James, England: In the sixth minute, James’ highly effective strike secured England’s second win of the event. It was the Chelsea star’s first objective for her nation at a serious event, and made her the second youngest English goal-scorer at a Women’s World Cup. At solely 21, she’s one of many event’s breakout stars.
3. Wang Shuang, China: Shuang was the heartbeat of China’s workforce, who scored a decisive penalty kick within the 74th minute. Known because the workforce’s “super substitute,” she brings aggression and power each time she steps on the pitch.
Looking Ahead
Group G continues as Sweden (No. 3) takes on Italy (No. 16) in Wellington at 3:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. PT on Saturday. The consequence will decide who advances to the knockouts. Then it’s back-to-back Group F fixtures when France (No. 5) tangles with Brazil (No. 8) in Brisbane at 6 a.m. ET / 3 a.m. PT, adopted by a CONCACAF battle between Panama (No. 52) and Jamaica (No. 43) in Perth at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT.
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