USA were the lone team in 2015 FIFA women’s World Cup in Canada, against whom just one goal was scored in the tournament until they reached the semifinals. But against Germany, they were expected to run into vulnerability since the Europeans had the firepower to play down their opponents. Dramatic events of the 63rd minute, however, took the match away from Germany. USA’s famous

Quirk of Fate Lets Germany Down Against USA in the Semifinal of Women’s FIFA World Cup

 July 1, 2015   R K Gupta

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USA were the lone team in 2015 FIFA women’s World Cup in Canada, against whom just one goal was scored in the tournament until they reached the semifinals. But against Germany, they were expected to run into vulnerability since the Europeans had the firepower to play down their opponents. Dramatic events of the 63rd minute, […]

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Big Matches Coming Up on Tuesday and Wednesday in 2015 Women’s FIFA World Cup

 June 30, 2015   R K Gupta

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The 7th edition of Women’s FIFA World Cup has already reached its climax with the last four teams remaining in contention for the prestigious Trophy. After 48 out of 52 matches having been played, the next two matches will determine the top contenders. In Tuesday’s first semi-final at Montreal, tournament and world’s two highest ranked […]

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Japan, England Join Germany and USA in 2015 Women’s World Cup Semifinals

 June 28, 2015   R K Gupta

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In an intriguing day’s action at Canada, Australia couldn’t overcome defending champions Japan in the quarterfinal on Saturday. The heat at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium was beating down on the players’ backs as they vied for superiority on the field. Just when, the match looked like going to extra time and penalty shoot-out thereafter, Australia were […]

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2015 Women’s World Cup Brings a Semifinal Showdown Between Germany & USA after Germany Beat France and USA Edge Out China

 June 27, 2015   R K Gupta

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Germany’s goalkeeper captain Nadine Angerer was the star in her team’s victory over France in the first quarterfinal played on Friday at Montreal’s Olympic stadium. It was a curious case of leading her side to victory not from front but standing back between two posts during the penalty shoot-out. The two teams had played 90 […]

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England, USA and Japan Complete Quarterfinal Line-up in Women’s 2015 FIFA World Cup

 June 24, 2015   R K Gupta

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Despite putting up a better show, Norway exited from the 2015 women’s World Cup as heroic efforts from England left them in the lurch. In the first match at Ottawa’s Lansdowne Stadium on Monday June 22, 2015, the first half remained scoreless but Norway dominated play. Nine minutes after the break, the Scandinavians went 1-0 […]

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Women’s World Cup: Australia Shock Brazil, France and Canada Also Enter Quarterfinals

 June 23, 2015   R K Gupta

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Australian women footballers played a great game to edge out Brazil from the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in their round-of-sixteen match on Sunday. Switzerland and Korea were also knocked out of 2015 World Cup, losing their matches to France and Canada respectively. On the Father’s Day, number of dads watching their daughters were disappointed […]

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Germany and China Enter Quarterfinals of 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup As Sweden and Cameroon Make Their Exits

 June 21, 2015   R K Gupta

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The first day of play-offs saw double women’s World Cup champions Germany sailing through to the quarterfinals with a 4-1 victory over Sweden. China also joined Germany in the last eight after they eased off Cameroon 1-0. The Germans are being considered as favorites and they justified that tag in the match against Sweden. The […]

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Group-Stage Finished at Women’s World Cup at Canada; Play-off Matches Start on Saturday

 June 18, 2015   R K Gupta

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With the conclusion of group-stage matches on June 16 & 17, 2015, the round-of-sixteen line up has emerged with clarity in the 2015 FIFA World Cup for women at Canada. Ecuador from Group C and Nigeria from Group D were the two unlucky teams that have made their exit. The teams that will have a […]

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Germany Norway, China and Hosts Canada Enter Round-of-16 in 2015 Women’s World Cup

 June 17, 2015   R K Gupta

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The two teams each from Groups A & B have emerged as round-of-sixteen qualifiers after the conclusion of Monday’s four matches at three venues; Winnipeg, Moncton and Montreal. Germany had a rather easy passage in Group B as they defeated Thailand 4-0 at Winnipeg. In the second Group B match at Moncton, Ivory Coast gave […]

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Ambitions Run High as FIFA Women’s World Cup Approaches the Round-of Sixteen

 June 15, 2015   R K Gupta

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Every national team currently playing in Groups A and B of the 2015 FIFA women’s World Cup has something to look for as they approach the round-of-sixteen qualifications in Monday games. The only possible exception is Ivory Coast, who have lost both their matches already and would look for a miracle to enter the knock-out […]

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