FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany, Nigeria, France Lock Up Wednesday Wins

The second cycle of FIFA Women's World Cup group-stage games opened on Wednesday with three contests in France.

GROUP A:

At Grenoble:

Kim Do-yeon (OG-29') and Asisat Oshoala (75') each scored once as Nigeria blanked South Korea 2-0.

At Nice:

Eugenie Le Sommer converted a penalty kick in the 72nd minute for the game-winning goal as France put itself on the cusp of advancing to the knockout stage by defeating Norway 2-1.

Group A Standings:

1. France (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Norway (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Nigeria (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. South Korea (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)



GROUP B:

At Valenciennes:

Sara Dabritz scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute as Germany defeated Spain 1-0.