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Richard Buxton¡23 July 2023
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Richard Buxton¡23 July 2023
With the World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand, plenty of fans around the world will be in bed when some of the games take place. Not to worry, we have you covered.
The Netherlandsâ Group E campaign began with a 1-0 win over Portugal.
France were held to a goalless draw by a resolute Jamaica in Sydney.
Sweden snatched a late victory against South Africa.
Jamaicaâs latest outing at the Womenâs World Cup began in memorable fashion against France.
The 43rd-ranked nation frustrated their fifth-placed rivals, who dominated chances and possession throughout.
The only downside to the Reggae Girlzâ impressive feat was the loss of Khadija âBunnyâ Shaw deep into second half stoppage time.
The Manchester City striker was sent off for a second bookable offence as Lorne Donaldsonâs side hung on to the very last.
Her teammatesâ jubilant celebrations at the final whistle was no less than their hard-fought effort deserved.
Itâs hard to look beyond Amanda Ilestedt after her late winner which helped Sweden edge past South Africa.
Mere weeks after joining Arsenal, the defender rose highest to meet Kosovare Asllaniâs cross with an angled header.
Already a tournament veteran by appearing at a third World Cup, Ilestedâs set-piece ability could be key to the Swedes going far in this one.
Ilestedtâs 90th-minute winner had Swedenâs players literally jumping for joy.
History could be made at the World Cup on Monday should Nouhaila Benzina play in Moroccoâs Group H encounter with Germany.
If selected in Melbourne, the defender will become the first player to feature in the tournament wearing a hijab.