Wiegman also provided a welcome update on captain Millie Bright, who is fit to start tomorrow’s contest after concerns she was still recovering from the knee injury she sustained in March which required surgery. Sarina Wiegman insists England will give ‘everything’ to lift Women’s World CupĮngland boss Sarina Wiegman vowed the Lionesses would do “everything” they can to bring home a first World Cup when they begin their campaign against Haiti in Brisbane on Saturday. Spain have much grander ambitions this time around. They were winless in 2015, including a draw against Costa Rica, before they reached the last-16 four years ago. Women’s World Cup: Spain 3-0 Costa Ricaīack underway in Wellington! Incredibly, Spain had only ever won one match at the Women’s World Cup before today. Off the bar! So close from Olga Carmona - the left back smashes a strike from the angle that thuds of the top of the upright. Costa Rica goalkeeper Daniela Solera is the busiest player on the pitch at the moment and makes another excellent save to tip it over the bar. (REUTERS) Women’s World Cup: Spain 3-0 Costa Ricaīrilliant save! Spain are turning on the style now as Paralleulo dances inside the box and drives a shot towards the top corner. Women’s World Cup: Spain 3-0 Costa RicaĨ2 mins: Putellas goes down in the box after tumbling over an outstretched leg, but then plays a sublime ball around the corner to Mariona. Spain have had so much of the ball and all of the chances, with substitute Alba Redondo the latest to go close, but Costa Rica have shown so much spirit in this second half to keep the score down. Women’s World Cup: Spain 3-0 Costa Ricaĩ0+4 mins: Costa Rica are very close to earning a ‘0-0 draw’ in the second half. Spain had 46 shots across the game but were kept to their three first-half goals. Player of the match, though, was Costa Rica’s goalkeeper Solera. Aitana Bonmati’s goal midway through the first half and the return of Alexia Putellas in the second half very much the highlights of the day. Three points for Spain and a very comfortable opening match for La Roja. Philippines 0 - 2 Switzerland FULL TIME! Women’s World Cup: Spain 3-0 Costa Rica Women’s World Cup tournament schedule and TV channel guide Switzerland defeat World Cup debutants Philippines 2-0 in Group AĮngland captain Millie Bright fit to start World Cup opener against Haiti Spain cruise to comfortable 3-0 win against Costa Rica in Group CĬanada held to 0-0 draw by Nigeria as Christine Sinclair sees penalty saved Women’s World Cup 2023 under way in New Zealand and Australia Sinclair is bidding to become the first player to score in six World Cups in Australia.įollow the latest World Cup scores, updates and news in today’s live blog Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Latest scores and updates Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie secured a valuable point for Nigeria, leaving Group B wide open, as she saved Sinclair’s penalty in the 50th minute at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Spain began their World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Costa Rica, as Aitana Bonmati scored a stunning goal to highlight a dominant performance.Įarlier, Christine Sinclair missed a penalty and the chance to make World Cup history as Olympic champions Canada were held to a 0-0 draw by Nigeria, while Switzerland defeated debutants Philippines 2-0 to go top of Group A. England are building up to their opening game of the Women’s World Cup as the Lionesses face Haiti in Brisbane on Friday.Ĭaptain Millie Bright has been passed fit for the Group D clash as Sarina Wiegman vowed the Lionesses would do “everything” they can to bring home a first World Cup trophy.
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