Groups C & D - Recaps

Group C – Canada v Ghana
Canada just wasn’t ready to go out of this tournament just yet and they pressured Ghana right from the start. Christine Sinclair notched two to eliminate Ghana and set up a match with Australia to decide advancement to the quarterfinals. Canada 4 Ghana 0

FIFA Recap:
http://www.fifa.com/womenworldcup/matches/round=248549/match=56323/index.html

Group C – Australia v Norway
Australia fought back from an early one goal deficit to draw with Norway. The Matildas could have submitted quietly after Norway got on the score board with a goal in the 5th minute but they held together and sub Lisa De Vanna scored the late equalizer to give Australia hope of advancing to the next round. Australia 1 Norway 1

FIFA Recap:
http://www.fifa.com/womenworldcup/matches/round=248549/match=56322/index.html

Group D – Denmark v New Zealand
Denmark bounced back from their first match defeat to beat New Zealand and keep some slim hope alive for advancement to the next stage. Denmark 2 New Zealand 0

http://www.fifa.com/womenworldcup/matches/round=248549/match=56322/index.html

Group D – China v Brazil
The hosts had no special home pitch advantage to overcome the excellence of Marta and her Brazilian teammates. Marta is making a strong case for herself as star of this World Cup. Brazil 4 China 0

FIFA Recap:
http://www.fifa.com/womenworldcup/matches/round=248549/match=56328/index.html