Tuesday, June 11, 2019

FIFA Women's World Cup: Team USA Delivers Record Blowout Of Thailand; Netherlands, Sweden Win On Tuesday, Too

The opening cycle of FIFA Women's World Cup group-stage contests is set to conclude in France on Tuesday with three games.

GROUP E:

At Le Harve:

Jill Roord's stoppage-time goal (90'+2) proved decisive as the Netherlands defeated New Zealand 1-0.

Group E Standings:

1. Canada (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Netherlands (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. New Zealand (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Cameroon (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)

NOTE: New Zealand leads Cameroon in Fair Play points (0 to -2).



GROUP F:

At Rennes:

Kosovare Asllani (83') and Madelen Janogy (90'+4) each scored once in the final minutes as Sweden blanked Chile 2-0.

At Reims:

Alex Morgan delivered a five-goal performance (12', 53', 74', 81', 87') while Rosemary Lavelle (20', 56') and Samantha Mewis (50', 54') each doubled as the United States posted the most lopsided victory in Women's World Cup history by dismantling Thailand 13-0.

Group F Standings:

1. United States (GP: 1; GD: +13; PTS: 3)
2. Sweden (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Chile (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Thailand (GP: 1; GD: -13; PTS: 0)

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