Preview - Group A: New Zealand v Philippines

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Preview - Group A: New Zealand v Philippines

Wellington: Philippines head coach Alen Stajcic warned his FIFA Women's World Cup debutants want to "crash the party" when they play co-hosts New Zealand on Tuesday.

New Zealand are on a high after beating Norway 1-0 in the tournament opener to end a 15-game winless streak at Women's World Cups dating back to 1991.
 
The Philippines lost 2-0 to Switzerland in their first Group A game in New Zealand and Australia but proved to be no pushovers.

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Preview - Group H: Colombia v Korea Republic

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Preview - Group H: Colombia v Korea Republic

Sydney: Korea Republic head coach Colin Bell has vowed his team will be tireless in their pursuit of success at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 as the Taeguk Ladies prepare to kick off their Group H campaign against Colombia at Sydney Football Stadium on Tuesday.

Bell brings his team into the Finals having narrowly missed out on claiming the nation’s first-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title last year following a last-gasp loss against China PR in the final in India.

Clinical Japan please Ikeda

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Clinical Japan please Ikeda

Hamilton: Japan's polished performance in their opening FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group C tie against Zambia on Saturday was a case of mission accomplished, said head coach Futoshi Ikeda.

The 2011 world champions took the lead through Hinata Miyazawa two minutes before the break and then turned on the style in the second half with four more goals to surge to the top of the Group C standings with Ikeda saying the three points were a must in their bid to advance to the knockout stage. 

Mai: Vietnam players did their best

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Mai: Vietnam players did their best

Auckland: There was not to be a FIFA Women's World Cup winning debut for Vietnam but head coach Mai Duc Chung was more than satisfied with the performance of his players against the United States on Saturday.

The defending champions were the overwhelming favourites going into the Group E tie at Eden Park but were instead made to work hard for a 3-0 win.
 
Sophia Smith scored twice with Lindsey Horan netting the third as the United States kicked off their bid for a fifth world title.

Shui challenges China PR to bounce back

Sun, 23 Jul, 2023

Shui challenges China PR to bounce back

Perth: Head coach Shui Qingxia wants China PR to bounce back from their heartbreaking FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group D opener on Saturday by winning their remaining matches.

With the game seemingly headed for a goalless stalemate, substitute Amalie Vangsgaard stunned China PR in the 89th minute to snatch a vital victory for Denmark in front of a packed Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

Wiegman demands more ruthless England after narrow Haiti win

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Wiegman demands more ruthless England after narrow Haiti win

Brisbane: Sarina Wiegman challenged her England side to be more ruthless after the European champions underwhelmed in a 1-0 win over Haiti to start their FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group D campaign on Saturday.

England are expected to be the main challengers to holders the United States but they looked anything but champions as they laboured to a narrow win over the World Cup debutants in Brisbane.