Four games were played in Canada on Wednesday as FIFA Women's World Cup group-stage action concluded.
GROUP E:
At Moncton, New Brunswick:
Raquel Fernandez scored the only goal of the match in the 83rd minute as Brazil, who already clinched not only a knockout-stage berth but also top spot in Group E, defeated Costa Rica 1-0 to knock the Central American team out of the tournament.
At Ottawa:
Kim Soo-yun scored the winning goal in the 78th minute as South Korea defeated Spain 2-1 and advanced to the knockout stage as the Spaniards exit the tournament.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Brazil (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. South Korea (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
3. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Spain (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
Brazil and South Korea advanced to the knockout stage while Costa Rica failed to land one of the four best third-place finishes and was eliminated alongside Spain.
GROUP F:
At Ottawa:
Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice (13', 36') as France destroyed Mexico 5-0 and locked up top spot in Group F as well as a berth in the knockout stage.
At Montreal:
Karen Carney (15') and Fara Williams (PK-38') each scored once as England defeated Colombia 2-1 as both teams advanced to the knockout stage.
Final Group F Standings:
1. France (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. England (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Colombia (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS; 4)
4. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
France, England, and Colombia (for finishing as one of the four best third-placed squads) advanced to the knockout stage.
MATCHUPS FOR THE ROUND OF 16 (ALL TIMES PACIFIC) :
SATURDAY:
At Ottawa:
Germany vs. Sweden, 1:00 PM
At Edmonton, Alberta:
China vs. Cameroon, 4:30 PM
SUNDAY:
At Moncton, New Brunswick:
Brazil vs. Australia, 10:00 AM
At Montreal:
France vs. South Korea, 1:00 PM
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Canada vs. Switzerland, 4:30 PM
NEXT MONDAY:
At Ottawa:
Norway vs. England, 2:00 PM
At Edmonton, Alberta:
United States vs. Colombia, 5:00 PM
NEXT TUESDAY:
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Japan vs. Netherlands, 7:00 PM
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