The New York Times – Sports:
The World Cup semifinal between Spain and Sweden will be a battle of styles, of passing versus pragmatism. Opponents discount the latter at their peril.
Category: Women’s World Cup (Soccer)
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England, Bruised but Unbowed, Reaches World Cup Semifinals
The New York Times – Sports:
The Lionesses, champions of Europe, rallied past Colombia but now face yet another hurdle: a semifinal with host Australia on Wednesday.
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Australia Beats France on Penalties to Reach World Cup Semifinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Australia needed 10 rounds of penalty kicks to confirm its place in the team’s first semifinal, and extend its country’s wild ride.
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Sweden Beats Japan to Reach Women’s World Cup Semifinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Sweden, a perennial bridesmaid, followed up its elimination of the United States by holding off Japan, the last former winner in the field.
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Spain Beats Netherlands to Reach First World Cup Semifinal
The New York Times – Sports:
Salma Paralluelo’s goal in extra time delivered a victory over the Netherlands and a date with the Japan-Sweden winner.
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England’s Lauren James Gets 2-Game Ban at the Women’s World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
James will be eligible to return for the Women’s World Cup final — if England can reach it without her.
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Is Japan the Best Team Left in the World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:
Champions in 2011, the team returned to the final in the next tournament and then fell behind the world’s best teams. It’s back, and playing like a champion.
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From the World Cup to Wimbledon, Female Athletes Are Fighting For Their Uniforms
The New York Times – Sports:
Across sports, female athletes are fighting a battle over what they put on their bodies and how much of those bodies they display.
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England Through to Quarterfinals of World Cup Despite Red Card for Lauren James
The New York Times – Sports:
Lauren James was sent off in the second half of England’s penalty shootout victory over Nigeria, which could prompt a suspension from FIFA.