Women's World Cup: Netherlands, Canada Advance To Knockout Stage

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

GROUP E:

At Valenciennes:

Anna Vivianne Miedema scored twice (51', 85') as the Netherlands locked up a berth in the knockout stage following their 3-1 victory over Cameroon.

At Grenoble:

Jessie Fleming (48') and Nichelle Prince (79') each scored once as Canada blanked New Zealand 2-0 in clinched a berth in the knockout stage.

Group E Standings:

1. x-Netherlands (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. x-Canada (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3.    Cameroon (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
4.    New Zealand (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)

x-Clinched berth in knockout stage