FIFA Women's World Cup: Team USA, Japan, Cameroon Win Group-Stage Openers; Sweden and Nigeria Draw

Four games were played on Monday as group-stage action in the FIFA Women's World Cup continued in Canada.

GROUP C:

Both games were played at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

In the opener, Gaelle Enganamouit delivered a hat trick (36', 73', PK-90'+3) as Cameroon destroyed Ecuador 6-0.

In the nightcap, Aya Miyama successfully converted a penalty kick in the 29th minute as Japan opened defense of their World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Switzerland.

Group C Standings:

1. Cameroon (GP: 1; GD: +6; PTS: 3)
2. Japan (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Switzerland (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Ecuador (GP: 1; GD: -6; PTS: 0)



GROUP D:

Both games were played at Winnipeg Stadium (a.k.a. Investors Group Field) in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

In the opener, Ngozi Okobi (50'), Asisat Oshoala (53'), and Francisca Ordega (87') each scored a goal as Nigeria gained a 3-3 draw with Sweden, whose goals came through the courtesy of Desire Oparanozie (OG-21'), Nilla Fischer (31'), and Linda Sembrandt (60')

In the nightcap, Megan Rapinoe scored twice (12', 78') as the United States defeated Australia 3-1.

Group D Standings:

1. United States (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Nigeria (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
    Sweden (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Australia (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)