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Women’s World Cup LIVE: Japan face Spain in heavyweight clash as Zambia grab early lead over Costa Rica

Day 12 of Women’s World Cup fixtures kicks off with a double kick-off time as Japan tackle Spain in Group and Costa Rica face Zambia earlier than a tasty Group A decider for co-hosts Australia



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A double dose of Women’s World Cup to start out the day is exactly what the physician ordered. Japan and Spain face one another in what could possibly be billed as Group C’s heavyweight showdown. But with each groups already by to the Round of 16, Japan have made 5 modifications to their earlier beginning line-up, although Spain, compelled into one change by damage, look decided to finish the group phases with a press release.

Neither Costa Rica nor Zambia have managed a World Cup victory or a aim but this event, so whereas the match is technically a useless rubber, what’s at stake is first World Cup factors of the event, which is immeasurable.




Later at present we’ve one other double header however with much more jeopardy in retailer. Australia face Olympic champions Canada, in opposition to whom victory would safe essential passage to the knockout phases for the co-hosts.

What function star striker Sam Kerr will play in the must-win match stays to be seen after supervisor Tony Gustavsson forged uncertainty over Kerr’s health ranges on Sunday.


Meanwhile, Nigeria face Republic of Ireland in their closing match of the group phases. Vera Pauw’s aspect have already been knocked out of the event, however a constructive end result for Nigeria, who sit prime of Group A, might imply knockout stage soccer.

And it is the anniversary of the Lionesses’ Euro2022 triumph, so here is a bit of one thing from our chief soccer author Jack Lacey-Hatton on the victory’s lasting legacy.

You can comply with all of at present’s motion in our dwell weblog under, as effectively as any breaking information from the Lionesses’ camp.


GOAL! Japan!

12′: Oh wow…. It’s easy however lovely soccer, needing solely two passes beginning out from the again. Hinata Miyazawa latches onto a superb ball in behind Spain’s defence from Jun Endō from the left aspect after she’d fed from her backline. Miyazawa beats Spain’s backline, takes one contact and passes the ball into Spain’s aim past a flailing Misa Rodríguez. Lovely, crisp stuff and Japan are in the lead!

JPN 1-0 ESP

“Everyone should be forced to play with a high press for entertainment value”

We agree. And Japan’s excessive press threatens to rattle the hypnotic spell Spain have been sowing. Spain do effectively to play out of it but it surely’s a mild reminder of what Japan can do.

Zambia celebrations after a first-ever World Cup aim

Lushomo Mweemba celebrates with teammates after scoring Zambia’s first aim of the World Cup in their closing group stage match in opposition to Costa Rica (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

GOAL! Zambia!

3′: And we’ve a aim! Three minutes in! Zambia may need misplaced 10-0 on mixture thus far, however they have the primary aim in opposition to Costa Rica after a nook is whipped in and Mweemba connects to lob the keeper!

Costa Rica 0-1 Zambia

Possession possession possession

4′: We think about these are the phrases written on Jorge Vilda’s white board in the locker room. And thus far, that is what Spain have been doing. It’s slick however probing stuff. Japan joyful to take in the strain and wait to pounce.

JPN 0-0 ESP

Japan v Spain preamble

Both groups are by to the Round of 16, so there’s little to fret about for both aspect. Except, after all, who their subsequent opponent is.

Avoiding the USA till the semi-finals could possibly be on the road for whomever emerges prime of this group, and avoiding the reigning world champions comes throughout as sport plan in our e-book.

Japan make 5 modifications, giving the suggestion that perhaps they’ve one eye on the following spherical, although Japan’s squad depth runs deep so assumptions like this are harmful.

Meanwhile, Andres is out for Spain by a calf damage however that is the one change from Jorge Vilda.

It’s a Group C heavyweight showdown.

Happy Euro2022 anniversary

A complete yr on!? Time flies if you’re having enjoyable and it has been a whirlwind of a yr since Chloe Kelly’s iconic celebration.

Here’s a stunning piece from our chief soccer author on the legacy of that triumph.

Good morning / afternoon

And welcome again to our Women’s World Cup Live weblog.

We’re getting the morning began with two rounds of double headers.

The first is Japan v Spain and Costa Rica v Zambia, kicking off in simply 5 minutes!

Day 11, we bid you adieu

What a day of soccer. Morocco made historical past as they claimed victory over South Korea, earlier than each Switzerland and Norway secured passage to the Round of 16.

But it was Colombia’s 2-1 victory over Germany that stole the world’s coronary heart on Sunday. Linda Caicedo opened the scoring as soon as once more with a elegant end from the left, earlier than Manuela Vanegas’ last-gasp header claimed the total three factors for the South Americans to stun the two-time world champs.

We’ll be again tomorrow vibrant and early for an additional heavyweigjht showdown between Japan and Spain.

Uncertainty forged on Kerr’s function in must-win Australia win

Sam Kerr confirmed on Saturday that she was “definitely” able to play on Monday in opposition to Canada in what arrived as a serious enhance to Australia’s hopes of constructing it out of the group phases.

But how a lot of a job Kerr will play stays to be seen after supervisor Tony Gustavsson admitted there’s nonetheless conversations available relating to the dangers and rewards of taking part in Kerr prematurely. It’s a crunch-time match, however is it too quickly?

Read the total story under.

Linda Caicedo appreciation put up

The 18-year-old has had a journey and a half. At 14, she made her nationwide {and professional} debut. At 15, she was identified with cancet. At 17, she moved to Real Madrid. At 18, she scored two objectives in her first two World Cup apperances and handed defeat to two-time world champions Germany.

There’s a latent hazard in hyping up children, however we really feel Caicedo may be simply effective taking the strain in her stride.

Read extra under on the Colombian starlet.

7 issues discovered from second spherical of Women’s World Cup group phases as New Zealand exit

Laura Hartley, Beth Lindop and Megan Feringa check out the large speaking factors from the second spherical of group stage fixtures.

  • Ada Hegerberg absence
  • Philippines shock New Zealand
  • VAR drama
  • Katie Mccabe & Ireland
  • Keira Walsh damage
  • New Zealand crash out
  • Linda Caicedo achieves the unthinkable

Read the total story right here.

Tomorrow’s matches

  • Japan vs Spain (8am)
  • Costa Rica vs Zambia (8am)
  • Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria (11am)
  • Canada vs Australia (11am)

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The Lionesses forward of their opening World Cup sport in opposition to Haiti(Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus by way of Getty Images)

Colombia starlet scores stunner in opposition to Germany days after worrying coaching collapse

Germany’s Alexandra Popp was the striker anticipated to wreak her normal composed havoc on the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night’s closing World Cup match, writes Megan Feringa.

But it was Colombia’s 18-year-old Linda Caicedo who supplied the world with an illustration in medical ruthlessness – and simply days after collapsing.

After a primary half in which an undaunted and bodily Colombia duly rattled the two-time world champions, the Real Madrid ahead opened the scoring with a peach of a aim – evading Svenja Huth simply exterior the penalty space on the left earlier than dipping inside Sara Däbritz and unfurling a rising roller into the fitting aspect netting.

Read the total story right here.

Linda Caicedo celebrates after scoring in opposition to Germany (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

ICYMI: ‘Creepy, perverted’ signal geared toward Alisha Lehmann slammed by Women’s World Cup followers

A ‘creepy’ signal geared toward Switzerland footballer Alisha Lehmann has been blasted by followers who accused the BBC of giving ‘perverted’ airtime to a person in the course of the Women’s World Cup, writes Laura Hartley.

As Aston Villa and Swiss striker Lehmann was substituted onto the pitch in the 71st minute, BBC cameras panned and confirmed a fan’s signal with a message that learn: “Alisha Lehmann sign my belly so I can be seen on telley.”

And followers watching on BBC Two weren’t impressed with the footage and took to social media to blast the second the person was given airtime, saying males asking for girls to the touch their our bodies in any method shouldn’t be given the promotion.

Read the total story right here.

Swiss fan holds up ‘creepy and perverted’ signal asking Alisha Lehmann to ‘signal his stomach’ (BBC)

ICYMI: World Cup co-hosts New Zealand crash out of event as Norway make dramatic group comeback

World Cup co-hosts New Zealand have crashed out of the event on the group phases following a toothless 0-0 draw in opposition to Switzerland on Sunday.

The Football Ferns started their World Cup marketing campaign with a historic 1-0 win over Norway in their opening sport. However, a defeat to the Philippines on matchday two and a lackluster goalless draw in their closing sport spelled the top of a disappointing run.

Jitka Klimkova’s aspect hardly ever examined Switzerland, incomes their first try on track in the 73rd minute. It was a reasonably subdued affair for a sport that had a lot on the road.

Read the total story right here.

New Zealand gamers huddle earlier than the second half in the course of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match in opposition to Switzerland(Photo by Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA by way of Getty Images)

Today’s outcomes in full

  • South Korea 0-1 Morocco
  • Norway 6-0 Philippines
  • Switzerland 0-0 New Zealand
  • Germany 1-2 Colombia

It’s been a dramatic Sunday morning…

It’s been fairly a morning – has anyone bought their breath again but?

That big end result for Colombia is the fourth sport of the day, and wasn’t the one one with drama.

New Zealand noticed themselves exit the event after a 0-0 draw with Switzerland whereas Norway thrashed the Philippines 6-0 in a sport which noticed an personal aim from Philippines, a pink card for them and a penalty.

We want a second to get our heads round all of it!

FT: Germany 1-2 Colombia

And that is it! An damage results in one other seven or so minutes added on, however Colombia get over the road.

An enormous win!

Vanegas’ header which may simply have received Colombia an enormous victory

Manuela Vanegas heads residence the game-winner in opposition to Germany in damage time( Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Wow.

Manuela Vanegas offers Colombia right into a last-gasp win over Germany (Photo by Elsa – FIFA/FIFA by way of Getty Images)

GOAAALLL! COLOMBIA LEAD AGAIN

In the dying seconds of stoppage time Colombia lead once more!

Germany 1-2 Colombia

Popp’s penalty attracts Germany degree

Alexandra Popp celebrates drawing Germany degree with Colombia( Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Alexandra Popp’s late penalty attracts Germany degree with Colombia(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Six minutes added on…

Someone is groing to win this you are feeling. A aim is begging. From who, we’re completely clueless.

GOAL! Germany degree

Alexandra Popp steps up and scores from the penalty spot. Huge second!

Germany 1-1 Colombia

Oh heartbreak….

Caicedo ought to have made it two there for Colombia and it’s important to marvel if she’ll be left to rue it now that Germany have received a penalty. It’s a stone-wall pen, nothing Colombia can do however hope that keeper Catalina Pérez is usually a hero.

PENALTY!

Germany have a penalty in the 87th minute.

Germany 0-1 Colombia

SO CLOSE!

Colombia agonisingly near a second. It flashes throughout the face of aim and Caicedo is there for a tap-in, however a contact from a defender steers it out for a nook.

Germany 0-1 Colombia

Leicy Santos: “Look, you see that, Linda? That’s everyone talking about you.”

Linda Caicedo and Leicy Santos of Colombia smile throughout heat up earlier than dealing with Germany (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Popp strikes…

And it is effectively over the bar. Poor effort.

Germany 0-1 Colombia

Free-kick Germany

Much higher from Germany they usually win a free-kick on the sting of the realm. Huge alternative to attract degree.

Germany 0-1 Colombia

Caicedo’s aim in images

Linda Caicedo’s aim in opposition to Germany (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
Linda Caicedo celebrates after scoring in opposition to Germany (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
What it means. (Photo by Elsa – FIFA/FIFA by way of Getty Images)

Blazed over the bar

Germany desperately looking for an equaliser now. Popp has a go from distance however her effort is miles off track.

Germany 0-1 Colombia

First reserving

It’s been an especially bodily sport however Germany’s Lena Oberdorf is the primary to go in the e-book.

Germany 0-1 Colombia

Linda Caicedo was inevitable

With all of the hype surrounding her, there was all the time the risk that she may not dwell as much as it. But what a peach of a aim that’s from the 18-year-old. She picks up the ball down the left of hte field, sends Huth for an early tub, dips inside Dabritz and whips a curling effort into the far aspect netting.

It’s drop useless attractive stuff.

GOAAAL! COLOMBIA LEAD

Incredible end from Linda Caicedo.

Outstanding second from an impressive participant.

Germany 0-1 Colombia

KICK OFF!

Back underway for the second half.

Germany 0-0 Colombia

Colombia displaying their ardour

If the anthems have been something to go by, Colombia got here to play.

And they’re positively taking part in.

Colombia gamers sing their anthem earlier than kick-off in opposition to Germany(Photo by Elsa – FIFA/FIFA by way of Getty Images)

HT: Germany 0-0 Colombia

Germany with the higher probabilities thus far however they know they’re in a sport.

All sq. on the break.

Colombia are taking part in their sport

and Germany are struggling to play theirs. It’s exactly what Colombia need and it is intelligent from Colombia.

Nevertheless, you marvel if they’ve sufficient to seek out the again of the web themselves. There was an bold effort from Bedoya from 25 yards out shortly after Popp’s miss but it surely lands harmlessly on the highest of the netting.

Popp seems to be rattled…

We gandered that making Popp indignant was the worst factor you might do, however Colombia appear to have discovered the candy spot in crawling underneath Germany’s pores and skin. It’s the kind of volley that we have seen Popp put into the again of the web no questions requested beforehand however she fails to even hit the goal.

That was the possibility and, bizarrely, it is Popp who squanders it.

GER 0-0 COL

Into added time

Five extra minutes on the finish of the primary half.

Germany 0-0 Colombia

CHANCE!

Another massive probability for Germany as Popp finds herself in acres of area however she will be able to’t fairly discover the goal. Best probability of the sport thus far.

Germany 0-0 Colombia

Colombia have a lot to cheer about…

A constructive half from Colombia who’ve actually rattled the European giants

Colombia followers present their help (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

It’s been a tough sport for Germany thus far

Alexandra Popp of Germany not impressed with the challenges dedicated by Colombia (Photo by Elsa – FIFA/FIFA by way of Getty Images)

Colombia rising again into the sport

35′: They disappeared for a bit of there, however they’re displaying indicators of life once more and doing effectively to stymie any of Germany’s momentum. It’s been a bodily match, with Colombia being very direct.

GER 0-0 COL

Popp flick-on could possibly be key

She’s executed it just a few occasions now, dropping deep to win a header and flicking on for her wingers. Some higher timing from the runners and Germany could possibly be cooking.

Colombia’s backline on level

Their timing on challenges has been nothing wanting impeccable. Manuela Vanegas slid in to disclaim Germany a threatening wanting counter whereas Jorelyn Carabalí as soon as once more denies on the left aspect with a inch-perfect sort out. They’re not making it simple for Germany by any means.

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