2023-07-22 14:36:19
Lots of chances, a penalty and lots of tremors: England had an unexpectedly difficult start once morest Haiti in the Women’s World Cup. In the end, the “Lionesses” cheered following the narrowest of margins 1-0 (1-0) in Brisbane over the rebellious underdog from the Caribbean, who made his first appearance at the World Cup. In the end, the European champions prevailed at Scuncorp Stadium thanks to a double penalty.
Stanway fails from the point – and can still cheer
The goal of the day was scored by Georgia Stanway (29th) from German champions Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old was initially denied from the point by Haiti’s goalkeeper Kerly Théus, but was awarded a second try by VAR. Théus had moved too early and made her save with both feet in front of the goal line. Stanway stayed true to himself in the repetition and aimed once more down left, Théus decided by – 1:0.
Sarina Wiegman’s team came once morest the world number 53. Also in the second half they didn’t really get going, missed good opportunities – and were almost punished for it. In the 81st minute, substitute Roseline Éloissaint appeared free in front of Mary Earps, but England’s goalkeeper made a powerful save with her foot and saved England’s opening win.
Denmark also wins very narrowly
Both teams now have almost a week off before their second game in Group D on Friday. In the European duel with Denmark (10.30 a.m. CEST), England can then already make it through to the round of 16. The Dane, with Bayern newcomer Pernille Harder, celebrated a 1-0 (0-0) win over China in Perth with a last-minute goal from Amalie Vangsgaard (90′). The Haitians will once more play for their first World Cup points once morest China (Friday, 1:00 p.m. CEST).
Curious flood of penalties at the Women’s World Cup
Already on the third day of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand it can be said that an unusual number of penalties were awarded. There has been a penalty in each of the previous eight games, only four of which have been converted into goals. Australia, Canada, Spain and the USA missed from the point, New Zealand and Switzerland converted on the first attempt. Japan and England were only allowed to celebrate following the second execution.
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