2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Score Updates England defeated host Canada at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, 2-1 advance to meet defending champions Japan, 1-0 winners over Australia.
2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Score Updates
England was defeated 1-0 by host nation Canada in their final warm-up game before the World Cup. Sophie Schmidt scored with a brilliant first-time strike from the edge of the box in the 23rd minute. In a game of few clear openings.
Both played a fascinating battle, featuring a whirlwind start and numerous edge-of-the-seat moments.
“Backed by a raucous crowd, the Canadians fought hard, but in the end the Three Lionesses’ clinical finishing and stout defending shattered the dreams of the tournament hosts.”
FIFA 2015 SCORE RESULTS
Quarter-finals
Australia 0–1 Japan
England 2-1 Canada
FIFA GOAL OF THE DAY
England 2-1 Canada, Christine Sinclair (42)
Pouncing on a handling error from English goalkeeper Karen Bardsley, Christine Sinclair slotted home from close-range to give the Canadians a lifeline in the match. It was not a goal that will be remembered as a classic, but it momentarily gave the expectant crowd in Vancouver real hope of a comeback. Source: FIFA OFFICIAL WEBSITE
