Ma: Scoring the first Women's World Cup goal was special
Kuala Lumpur: The goal Rose Lavelle scored in a 2-0 victory against Netherlands to conclude the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ Final marked the 917th strike in the global showpiece since the inaugural event in China PR. Among all these goals scored across a total of 284 matches in eight editions, though, one remains unique - the opener notched by former China PR defender Ma Li in the tournament curtain-raiser between the hosts and Norway in the 1991 Women's World Cup.
Preview - Group A: Syria in the way as IR Iran pursue another triumph
Amman: Group A leaders Islamic Republic of Iran will aim to cement their position in the summer when they take on bottom-placed side Syria at King Abdullah II on Matchday Six of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar on Tuesday.
Preview - Group A: Korea Republic wary as Iraq seek first win
Doha: Korea Republic will look to extend their unbeaten run to six matches when they take on an Iraq side chasing their first win on Matchday Six of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar as the business end of the campaign begins with the two teams in the midst of contrasting fortunes.
Preview - Group A: Lebanon, United Arab Emirates out to revive campaign
Saida: Lebanon will look to bounce back from stoppage time heartbreak, while United Arab Emirates will be desperate to revive their stuttering AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar campaign when the two sides meet at Saida Municipal Stadium on Tuesday.
Preview - Group B: Yoshida rallies Japan ahead of Oman rematch
Muscat: Hidemasa Morita will miss Japan’s meeting with Oman in Muscat on Tuesday in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatarwith the Portugal-based midfielder ruled out due to suspension.
Preview - Group B: Australia bid return to victorious ways as China PR loom
Sharjah: Second-placed Australia will be eager to get back to winning ways when they face China PR in a crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers – Road to Qatar meeting on Tuesday.