FIFA Women's World Cup: Italy, England Advance To Knockout Stage

Group-stage play in the FIFA Women's World Cup continued on Friday in France with three games.

GROUP C:

At Reims:

A hat trick from Cristiana Girelli (PK-12', 25', 46') propelled Italy to a 5-0 fist-beating of Jamaica which carried them into the knockout stage.

Group C Standings:

1. x-Italy (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2.    Brazil (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3.    Australia (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4.    Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: -8; PTS: 0)

x-Clinched berth in knockout stage



GROUP D:

At Rennes:

Yuika Sugasawa's successful penalty kick in the 37th minute produced the game-winning goal as Japan defeated Scotland 2-1.

At Le Harve:

Jodie Lee Taylor scored the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute as England salted away a berth in the knockout stage after defeating Argentina 1-0.

Group D Standings:

1. x-England (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2.    Japan (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3.    Argentina (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4.    Scotland (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)