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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

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

  • England's Jodie Jacobs fights for the ball with Brazil's Raquel
  • England's Danielle Carter fights for the ball with Brazil's Fernanda
  • England's Danielle Carter controls the ball
  • Brazil's goalkeeper Aline injured against England
  • Supporters pictured before the start of the Group C match between Japan and USA
  • English players celebrate their victory against Brazil
  • Brazil's Fernanda makes a sliding clearance from England's Danielle Carter
  • Englan's Danielle Carter watches the ball during the game against Brazil
  • Brazil's Juliana shields the ball from Lucy Bronze of England

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%