szólj hozzá: Sweden 2-1 United States
Abby Wambach scored her first goal in this World Cup but it was not enough to stop Sweden whose
rampaging Lotta Schelin subjected the US defense to all kinds of pressure. Amy LePeilbet had a
horror show lucky to escape with just a yellow after she brought down Schelin in the box.
Hope Powell's squad delivered two killer blows to sink Japan. Ellen White breaking free lobbed
the ball perfectly over backpedaling Japanese goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori. Then, substitute Rachel
Yankey used her speed to get the better off an onrushing Kaihori to flick the ball from an acute
angle.
Watch Bruna of Equatorial Guinea casually pick up a ball in full view of the world when it is in
play. Incredibly, the referee Gyoengyi Gall from Hungary and her referee crew miss it altogether or
chose to ignore it completely.
This incident took place in a Group D match against Australia in the 15th minute when Collette
McCallum sends in a cross which Lila Khamis flicks onto the upright and as the ball rebounds back
into play, Bruna picks it up and carries it in her hand for a couple of seconds before releasing
it.
Kaylyn Kyle is easy on her feet
The French were impressive against Nigeria with their short passing game initiated and
controlled by Louisa Necib and Camille Abily. Their in form striker Marie-Laure Delie was able to
make a 56' breakthrough with the match's only goal.
Today, they take on Christine Sinclair and Canada.
Fatmire Bajmaraj is the new face of the German women's team
The new generation of women players are sleek and attractive and the German squad have Fatmire
Bajmaraj (above), Kim Kulig, Celia Okoyino da Mbabi, and Simone Laudehr to prove that looks and
skill can co-exist in the same corporeal space.
Abby Wambach will do battle with the North Korean defense
USA vs. Korea DPR
Rudolf-Harbig Stadium, Dresden, Germany
In a few hours, Abby Wambach and company finally get to open their World Cup account after a
long hard journey that took them through the playoffs.
Yuki Nagasato coolly lifts the ball over New Zealand goalie Jenny Bindon after her ill advised
charge strands her out of position. Six minutes later a perfectly weighted cross by Ria Percival
finds Amber Hearn in the correct spot and the in form striker heads home for the perfect finish.
Shades of Shane Smeltz's heroics against Italy in the men's World Cup?
This will be considered a disappointing result for the Three Lionesses after Fara Williams gives
them a dream start with a towering header. But the highlight goal has to be Monica Campo's 30 yard
screamer which a flailing Karen Bardsley fails to fend off.
The shot takes her by surprise and she reacts too late.
Group B encounters with the Ferns taking on the Nadeshiko. Look out for Japan with
their midfield creativity in Aya Miyama and captain Homare Sawa.
Miyama played for the Los Angeles Sol and St Louis Athletica in the WPS before they folded up
while Sawa is Abby Wambach's team mate in the Washington Freedom.
Marie Laure- Delie has 22 goals in 21 matches
The opening match of the 2011 Women's World Cup between Group A contestants France and Nigeria
just ended with Les Bleus emerging 1-0 victors. The winning goal was scored by in form striker
Marie-Laure Delie in the 56th minute. The women's team have already gotten off to a better start
than their male counterparts in South Africa.
