Day Six at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 – Group Stage (12 June)
The second round of Group C and Group D matches are in action today at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015!
If reigning champions Japan and USA win their respective second round of matches in Groups C and D they will edge closer towards the Round of 16. Switzerlandm Australia and Ecuador will be looking to bounce back from opening day defeats.
Keep an eye on all the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 fixtures and results.
(Match 17) Full-time: Japan 2 – 1 Cameroon – Aya Sameshima 6′, Yuika Sugasawa 17′, Ajara Nchout 90′ – 19:00 | Group C | Vancouver
Referee – Pernilla LARSSON (SWE), Assistant Referee 1: Anna NYSTROM (SWE), Assistant Referee 2: Natalie ASPINALL (ENG), Fourth official: Tupou PATIA (COK)
The current World champions Nadeshiko Japan will take on debutants Cameroon in Vancouver in their second group match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015. Cameroon who are ranked 53rd in the World Rankings are currently Group C leaders courtesy of their 6-0 win over Ecuador.
| JAPAN RECENT RESULT: 08 Jun 15 | WIN – Japan 1-0 SwitzerlandWOMEN’S WORLD CUP RECORD: 6 Appearances | Best Performance: Winners (2011) FIFA WORLD RANKING: |
CAMEROON RECENT RESULT: 08 Jun 15 | WIN – Cameroon 6-0 EcuadorWOMEN’S WORLD CUP RECORD: 0 Appearances FIFA WORLD RANKING: |
(Match 18) Full-time: Switzerland 10-1 Ecuador (Ponce 24′(og) 71′(og), 64′(p), Aigbogun 45+2′, Humm 47′, 49′, 52′, Bachmann 60′(p), 61′, 81′, Moser 76′) – 16:00 | Group C | Vancouver
Referee – Rita GANI (MAS), Assistant Referee 1: Widiya SHAMSURI (MAS), Assistant Referee 2: Sarah HO (AUS) Fourth official: Gladys LENGWE (ZAM)
Ecuador suffered a heavy 6-0 loss in the Women’s World Cup debut match against Cameroon. Ecuador will have to play their second match without their suspended captain, Ligia Moreira. Switzerland are also looking for their first point of the tournament having been narrowly beaten 1-0 by Japan.
| SWITZERLAND RECENT RESULT: 08 Jun 15 | LOSS – Japan 1-0 Switzerland WOMEN’S WORLD CUP RECORD: 0 AppearancesFIFA WORLD RANKING: 19 |
ECUADOR RECENT RESULT: 08 Jun 15 | LOSS – Cameroon 6-0 Ecuador WOMEN’S WORLD CUP RECORD: 0 AppearancesFIFA WORLD RANKING: 48 |
(Match 19): USA 0-0 Sweden – 19:00 | Group D | Winnipeg
Referee – Sachiko YAMAGISHI (JPN), Assistant Referee 1: Naomi TESHIROGI (JPN), Assistant Referee 2: Sarah WALKER (NZL), Fourth official: Ledya TAFESSE (ETH)
USA kicked off their tournament campaign with a 3-1 win over Australia. Despite leading on two occasions, Sweden had to settle for a point in their opening match which ended 3-3 against Nigeria. Sweden coach Pia Sundhage will face up against her former team USA in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
| USA RECENT RESULT: 08 Jun 15 | WIN – USA 3-1 AustraliaWOMEN’S WORLD CUP RECORD: 6 Appearances | Best Performance: Winners (1991, 1999 )FIFA WORLD RANKING: |
SWEDEN RECENT RESULT: 08 Jun 15 | DRAW – Sweden 3-3 NigeriaWOMEN’S WORLD CUP RECORD: 6 Appearances | Best performance: Runners-up (2003) FIFA WORLD RANKING: |
(Match 20) Full-time: Australia 2-0 Nigeria (Simon 29′, 68′) – 16:00 | Group D | Winnipeg
Referee – Stephanie FRAPPART (FRA), Assistant Referee 1: Manuela NICOLOSI (FRA), Assistant Referee 2: Yolanda PARGA (ESP), Fourth official: Quetzalli ALVARADO (MEX)
Nigeria impressed as they came from behind to earn a 3-3 draw against Sweden in their tournament opener. Despite an impressive performance, Australia were defeated 3-1 by USA in their first group match. They will be hoping to earn their first points of the campaign when they meet the Super Falcons.
| AUSTRALIA RECENT RESULTS: 08 Jun 15 | LOSS – USA 3-1 AustraliaWOMEN’S WORLD CUP RECORD: 5 Appearances | Best performance: Quarter-finals (2007, 2011) FIFA WORLD RANKING: |
NIGERIA RECENT RESULTS: 08 Jun 15 | DRAW – Sweden 3-3 NigeriaWOMEN’S WORLD CUP RECORD: 6 Appearances | Best Performance: Quarter-finals (1999) FIFA WORLD RANKING: |
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FULL TIME:
Japan 2 – 1 Cameroon
Goals From:
Aya Sameshima 6′ (Japan)
Yuika Sugasawa 17′ (Japan)
Ajara Nchout 90′ (Cameroon)
Full-time: USA 0-0 Sweden
8′ USA sub: Morgan IN, Leroux OUT
75′ Sweden sub: Appelqvist IN, Sjogran OUT
70′ Sweden sub: Sembrant IN, Nilsson OUT
67′ USA sub: Wambach IN, Press OUT
59′ USA sub: A-Rod IN, Brian OUT
TEAM NEWS:
Japan line-up: Kaihori, Kinga, Iwashimizu, Kumagai, Sameshima, Sakaguchi, Miyama (c), Kawasumi, Utsugi, Sugasawa, Ogimi
Cameroon line-up: Ngo Ndom, Manie (c), Leuko, Onguene, Feudjio, Ngono Mani, Yango, Meffometou Tcheno, Bou Ndjouh, Enganamouit, Ngo Mbeleck
Second half underway: USA 0-0 Sweden
Full-time: Switzerland 10-1 Ecuador (Ponce 24′(og) 71′(og), 64′(p), Aigbogun 45+2′, Humm 47′, 49′, 52′, Bachmann 60′(p), 61′, 81′, Moser 76′)
Half-time in Winnipeg: USA 0-0 Sweden
81′ GOAL! Switzerland 10-1 Ecuador (Hat-trick for Bachmann!)
Goal: Fabienne Humm 47′ 49′ 52′ Switzerland 5 – 0 Ecuador
Goal: Switzerland 4 – 0 Ecuador, Fabienne Humm 47′ 49′
Goal: Switzerland 4 – 0 Ecuador, Fabienne Humm 49′
Goal: Switzerland 3 – 0 Ecuador, Fabienne Humm 47′
Half-time: Switzerland 2-0 Ecuador (Ponce 24′(og), Aigbogun 45+2′)
45+2′ Switzerland 2-0 Ecuador (Aigbogun scores!)
24′ GOAL! Switzerland 1-0 Ecuador (Ponce scores an own goal!)
TEAM NEWS:
USA line-up: Solo, Leroux, Sauerbrunn, Lloyd (c), Krieger, Holiday, Brian, Rapinoe, Johnston, Klingenberg, Press
Sweden line-up: Lindahl, Fischer, Dahlkvist, Schelin (c), Jakobsson, Ilestedt, Sjogran, Nilsson, Seger, Samuelsson, Rubensson
Group C match is underway: Switzerland 0-0 Ecuador
Full-time: Australia 2-0 Nigeria (Simon 29′, 68′)
87′ Australia sub: Heyman IN, Simon OUT
84′ Nigeria sub: Dike IN, Oshoala OUT
68′ GOAL! Australia 2-0 Nigeria (Simon scores her second of the game!)
62′ Australia sub: Butt IN, Gorry OUT
54′ Nigeria sub: Nkwocha IN, Oparanozie OUT
52′ Nigeria sub: Njoku IN, Ohale OUT
We’re back underway in Winnipeg: Australia 1-0 Nigeria
TEAM NEWS:
Switzerland line-up: Thalmann, Rinast, Maritz, Moser, Waelti, Bachmann, Crnogorcevic, Kiwic, Abbe (c), Humm, Aigbogun
Ecuador line-up: Berruz, Ortiz, Aguilar (C), Olvera, Ponce, Rodriguez, Quinteros, Palacios, Real, Pesantes, Velarde
Half-time: Australia 1-0 Nigeria (Simon 29′)
29′ GOAL! Australia 1-0 Nigeria (Simon scores!)
Group D match underway: Australia 0-0 Nigeria
TEAM NEWS:
Australia line-up: Williams, Alleway, Catley, Kellond-Knight, Foord, Van Egmond, De Vanna (c), Kennedy, Simon, Gorry, Kerr
Nigeria line-up: Dede, Ohale, Ebi, Chukwunonye, Oshoala, Oparanozie, Ayinde, Okobi, Nwabuoku (c), Ordega, Ebere