Sports Desk – On Thursday, Host France defeat Norway by 2-1 with Germany defeating Spain by 1-0.
France and Germany, after defeating opposition teams has to win one match only to step in the Round of 16. For Germany, Sara Dabritz netted the ball in 42’ to win the match against Spain. On the other hand, for France (playing against Norway) the goalscorer was Valérie Gauvin scoring in 46’ and the match winner Eugénie Le Sommer scoring a penalty in 72’.
- Germany and France on the verge of qualifying for the last 16
- Korea Republic on the brink of elimination after losing against Nigeria
In other games, Nigeria thrash Korea Republic by 2-0 to make a comeback in the competition. An own goal coming from Kim Do-yeon in 29’ give Nigeria a goal lead over Korea. Then in 75’, Asisat Oshoala scores to win the game and keep their hopes alive for qualifying to Round of 16.
Also, a horrible game for Thailand as they lost to United States by 13-0! Alex Morgan scored 5 goals, in 12’, 53’, 74’, 81’ and 87’. A brace for Rose Lavelle (scoring in 20’ and 56’) and Sam Mewis (scoring in 50’ and 54’) and one-one goal for Lindsey Horan in 32’, Megan Rapinoe in 79’, Mallory Pugh in 84’ and Carli Lloyd in 90+2’, stated USA for defeating a team for the highest margin in Women’s World Cup history.
