2023-07-21 19:30:00
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
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Good start for Spain in Wellington Women’s Football World Cup. In the first game of Group C, the Spanish women crushed Costa Rica by three goals. In Group A, Switzerland defeated the Philippines by two goals, while in Group B, Canada was beaten by Nigeria (0–0). Spain, who are ahead in the title hopes, made their policy clear in the first game. All three goals were scored in six minutes. The first goal was a mistake by Costa Rica. While blocking Esther Gonzalez’s cross, the Costa Rican hit Valeria del Campo’s leg and the ball went into her own net. The next goal came within seconds. Aitanta Bonmati took the lead with a stunning goal. Then Gonzalez scored the third goal at close range. Goal keeper Daniela Solera saved Costa Rica from conceding more goals. Solera dodged many goal-scoring moves. Jenny Hermoso’s penalty was also blocked. Spain’s attack was strong in the second half as well. Olga Carmona’s shot hits the bar. Gonzalez’s attempt was blocked by Mariana Benevides. At the end of the game, the superstar Alexia Putellas entered the field, but there was no change in the number of goals. Putellas, who has been injured for a long time, was doubtful regarding playing in the World Cup. Nigeria put up a strong fight once morest Canada in Group B. At the beginning of the second half, Canada had a chance but might not capitalize. Christine Sinclair’s penalty kick was blocked by Nigerian captain Chiamaka Nadosi. Sinclair lost the record of being the oldest player to score in the World Cup. Sinclair is the highest goalscorer in world football. The 40-year-old has 190 goals. Played 323 games for Canada. The sixth world cup is being played. Switzerland won easily once morest the Philippines. Ramona Bachmann and Serena Pleubel scored for the Swiss. Switzerland also managed to top Group A. There are four games today. Defending champions USA will face Vietnam in their first match in Group E. England will face Haiti in Group D. Read on deshabhimani.com
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