Women's World Cup Groups 2015: Updated Standings and Tables After Tuesday Games
The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup is as large as ever. With 24 teams, the final two groups played their first matches today.
With a mix of debutants and usual names, all games in Groups E and F were closely contested ensuring an exciting fourth day in Canada. Here is the complete group table and a look into Tuesday's action.
2015 Women's World Cup Group Table
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| Group A | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Canada | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| China | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Group B | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Thailand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| Cote D'Ivoire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -10 | 0 |
| Group C | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Japan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -6 | 0 |
| Group D | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| United States | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Sweden | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Group E | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| South Korea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Group F | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Colombia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mexico | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Tuesday's Results
France vs. England
A classic European rivalry played out in Group F's first match of the day as Eugenie Le Sommer scored France's winner in the 29th minute.
England's women's national team has not defeated the French since 1974.
One of the most complete teams in the World Cup, France outshot England 19-3, allowing only one Three Lioness' shot on target. Possession was dominated by the French at a 63 percent tilt.
Le Sommer's strike came as she marauded down the right wing, surrounded by three English defenders. Despite being draped, Le Sommer found the time and inch of space to fire a shot from 20 yards out that beat goalkeeper Karen Bardsley at the near post, a strike that impressed the Mail's Oliver Holt.
*Stats courtesy of BBC Sport
Colombia vs. Mexico
Both of these sides have never won a World Cup match. After Tuesday, they'll have to wait a little longer.
Mexico started better, mounting pressure on the Colombia defense, which finally broke in the 35th minute. And only by inches.
Veronica Perez's shot just landed past the goal line in the tournament's first use of scoring review. Taking a free kick from just feet in front of the corner flag, Perez managed to send an arching, bending ball to the cross bar, which came down and just crossed the line.
Colombia, not deterred by their bad luck, slowly built momentum and gained attacking prowess as the game wound down. It was not until the 82nd minute that their pressure paid off.
Daniela Montoya, who came on as a substitute, provided the equalizer. With a ball laid off for her from 25 yards out, Montoya cannoned an effort into the top left corner that grazed off the bar and in. Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl sees it as a chance missed for Mexico.
Mexico might have had a winner in the final minutes, but a goal was waived off due to an apparent foul committed just second before.
Spain vs. Costa Rica
Two new participants, a tepid affair gave both newcomers a point after their first day in the Women's World Cup.
Midfielder Vicky Losada gave Spain a lead in the 13th minute, but it did not last long. Just one minute later, Raquel Rodriguez scored her 25th goal in 38 international competitions.
Jeff Kassouf of NBC Sports was enthralled with the tight affair.
Spain seemed the more likely to score, but Costa Rica managed to withstand their attacks.
Brazil vs. South Korea
The last time South Korea played an international game, they defeated the United States national team 2-0. They did not fare as well against a high-octane Brazil side who came away with a 2-0 win in record-breaking fashion.
Formiga opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, becoming the oldest player at 37 years, 98 days to score in the Women's World Cup. At times they looked to be toying with the South Koreans, displaying the fluent South American style that has made the program so successful.
The World Cup's oldest scorer was the beneficiary from a back pass gone awry. Slotting her chance easily, a nostalgic sight for those like Wahl.
It was five-time FIFA player of the year, Marta, who iced the game with a penalty in the 53rd minute. It was her 15th World Cup goal, giving her the most ever.
Though they are not considered as the favorites, a display of that magnitude will do enough to make the field stop and admire the Brazilians.
