Daily News | Women’s World Cup: Germany and Brazil put the field on notice with Day 5 dominance
The first leg of group play at the women’s World Cup is winding down, and on Day 5, the contenders for this year’s title started to separate themselves from the rest of the field.
Germany entered the tournament ranked second in FIFA’s world rankings, and an emphatic 6-0 victory over Morocco showed why it might beto the United States’ chances of a World Cup three-peat. Star striker Alexandra Popp scored two first-half goals for the Germans, who have reached the semifinals in five of the eight women’s World Cups.
Morocco conceded two own goals in the second half but nonetheless made history as the first Arab nation and first North African country to compete at a women’s World Cup.Advertisement Meanwhile, Brazil put together an impressive start of its own, defeating Panama 4-0 behind a hat trick from Ary Borges. Playing in her first World Cup, the Racing Louisville FC midfielder fell to her knees in an emotional celebration following her first goal. She added two more scores in the 39th and 70th minutes and assisted with a back-heel Bia Zaneratto’s stunning goal in the 48th minute .
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