Showing posts with label midfielder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label midfielder. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Brazil beats Equatorial Guinea 3-0 at women's World Cup.



Title contenders Brazil will look to avoid a slip-up in their final Group D match of the 2011 Women's World Cup against Guinea on Wednesday.Brazil have already locked up first place in the group with six points and victories over both Norway and Australia - who square off in the other group match. And the Brazilians will take on either Sweden or the United States in the
quarter-finals.Brazil midfielder Formiga said the team cannot overestimate the Cup debutants from Africa."It's been a long road, we can't rest and can't let up. We have to continue working hard, like we came here to do, and trusting that we can continue eliminating our rivals," said Formiga, appearing at her fifth World Cup.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Australian coach regrets missed opportunity.


Australian coach Tom Sermanni expressed his regret as his young side narrowly failed to topple footballing superstars Brazil in their women's World Cup opener here.A 57th-minute goal from Brazilian midfielder Rosana ensured all three points for the 2007 runners-up, who were pushed hard by the new-look Australian side in their Group D tie.Brazil coach Kleiton Lima said they had not been surprised by the level of play shown by the Matildas.Australian next play Equatorial Guinea on Sunday while Brazil play former champions Norway.