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China relaxed ahead of cup kick off |
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WUHAN - China's women's soccer players will adopt an attacking passing game after tapering off training ahead of their opening encounter against Denmark today at the Women's World Cup in Wuhan, Hubei Province.
The pressure is |
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Dark Horses DPRK hold U.S. 2-2 in Group B opener |
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Pre-tournament favorites the United States scored a late goal to avoid a defeat in their opening Women's World Cup Group B campaign here on Tuesday against highly expected "Dark Horses" DPRK. |
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US rallies to hold N. Korea |
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FOR those who thought the US-DPRK matchup might be the best of the Women's World Cup, they weren't disappointed.
The 35,000 fans in Chengdu got full value with yesterday's 2-2 draw, the United States |
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FIFA in a giving mood |
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FOR the first time in the history of the FIFA Women's World Cup participating teams will receive prize money, soccer's governing body said in Shanghai yesterday.
A total of US$6.4 million will be distributed, including US$1 |
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Post office to issue special stamp for Women's World Cup |
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The State Post Bureau will issue a special round stamp at the opening of 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup on September 10.
The face value of each stamp is 1.20 yuan (16 US cents). The stamps will be available in |
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Blatter favors women's WCup expansion |
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FIFA president Sepp Blatter said today he favors expanding the women's World Cup to 24 teams despite the embarrassing 11-0 scoreline in the 2007 World Cup opener.
Germany's one-sided destruction of South |
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Germany goes wild in opener |
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GERMANY trounced Argentina 11-0 with a record-setting victory in the opening game of the women's World Cup in Shanghai yesterday, sending a message it is a serious about defending the title it won four years ago.
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Norway prepares for World Cup opener |
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NORWAY is a threat to win the women's World Cup, but the side is being largely overlooked.
The top seed in Group C and ranked No. 4 by FIFA, Norway has been overshadowed by the No. 1 Americans, defending |
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China must dominate in World Cup opener against Denmark, Brazil expected to crush Kiwis |
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If China is going to meet expectations and keep World Cup organizers happy, it needs to beat Denmark in one of Wednesday's opening games in Group D.
This is the tournament's most wide-open group. Some see Brazil as the |
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China vs Denmark: final-like duel for World Cup hosts |
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China, the fifth FIFA Women's World Cup hosts, will start their campaign here on Wednesday to take on European soccer giant Denmark in their Group D opener, the result of which may decide their fate in the |
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Host China heads into World Cup amid heavy expectations |
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China is playing in the women's World Cup for more than just bragging rights -- the team represents a country seeking to elevate its sports stature ahead of next year's Beijing Olympics.
As if the high expectations |
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China to play World Cup with relaxed mood |
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China are poised to embark on their World Cup campaign with a relaxed mood after trying every means to keep the players free of stress.
The Chinese women's team used to be burdened with huge |
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Germany, US co-favorites |
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Defending champion Germany and the United States will be the favorites when the women's soccer World Cup kicks off on Monday in Shanghai.
It's a homecoming of sorts for the game as the first women's World |
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US, Germany more than ready to vie for trophy |
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By Sportswriter Pan Yi
Two-time World Cup titlists the United States and reigning champion Germany are sure to be the hot favorites for the trophy of the fifth FIFA Women's World Cup in China, |
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China target semi-final and beyond at women's World Cup |
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By sportswriter Ma Bangjie
Marika Domanski-Lyfors has been tasked to take her reviving Chinese side to the semi-finals or beyond in the upcoming Women's World Cup, a feat they are reckoned to be |
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Time for another European force to shock women's soccer world |
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By Sportswriter Zhang Han
Will there be an Asian party when the women's soccer World Cup backs to China after 16 years? Small talks are simmering before the tournament kicks off this month in five |
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U.S. coach: Winning women's World Cup is sole goal |
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U.S. coach Greg Ryan said on Friday that his team has a simple goal at the women's World Cup _ winning the title.
"I think it's like all the other teams, is to win the game, win |
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Shanghai set for balls & roses |
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Shanghai is fully prepared for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup 2007, which will kick off at Hongkou Stadium on Monday, the Shanghai organization committee announced yesterday.
Venues for the sporting |
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Shanghai ready for Women's World Cup |
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Shanghai is fully prepared for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, which will kick off at Hongkou Stadium on September 10 and end on September 30, the Shanghai organization committee announced today.
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Nigeria gears up for China 2007 FIFA Women World Cup |
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Former African Female Player of the Year Perpetua Nkwocha and goalkeeper Precious Dede are in the list of players selected to represent Nigeria at the 2007 FIFA Women World Cup, which begins in Beijing, China, from |
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