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Match 7 Wellington - Wellington Stadium
weatherCode5
30 October
Brazil
0:3
England
0:3 (0:0)
  • Danielle CARTER (71', 89')
  • Lauren BRUTON (75')

Referee Michelle PYE (CAN)

Summary

Late English flurry buries Brazil

Late English flurry buries Brazil

 In Group D's opening game at Wellington's Westpac Stadium, England recorded an impressive victory over one of the pre-tournament favourites, striker Danielle Carter contributing two excellent finishes. After a messy start in which neither side could claim any dominance, Brazilian right-back Ketlen provided the first bright moment of the contest with a mazy run on six minutes, ...

Highlights

Line-up

BRA
ENG
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Marcos GASPAR (BRA)
(ENG) Lois FIDLER
Officials
  • Referee: Michelle PYE (CAN)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Mayte CHAVEZ (MEX)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Emperatriz AYALA (SLV)
  • Fourth official: Quetzalli ALVARADO (MEX)
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

Quotes

"We went into this game as underdogs, and I think people possibly underestimated us. I can't fault the players, they prepared thoroughly for this game and deserved the win," Lois Fidler, England coach.

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    STATISTICS
    BrazilStatisticsEngland
    13Shots14
    2Corner kicks1
    1Yellow cards1
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    57%Possession (%)43%