Women's World Cup 2015: Latest Group Results, Table and Schedule for Monday
The final phase of the group stages of the Women's World Cup in Canada begins on Monday as each side looks to secure qualification to the last 16.
After two games apiece for every side, only Japan and Brazil have a 100 percent record, with favourites Germany and USA both held to draws in their second group matches.
Saturday saw one of the biggest shocks in the tournament's history, as much-fancied France lost 2-0 to Colombia, while England beat Mexico 2-1 in Group F's other match.
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Read on for a look at the latest results and group standings, and a look forward to Monday's crucial encounters.
| Group | Fixture | Result |
| E | Brazil vs. Spain | 1-0 |
| E | Korea Republic vs. Costa Rica | 2-2 |
| F | France vs. Colombia | 0-2 |
| F | England vs. Mexico | 2-1 |
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| China | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Germany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| Norway | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Thailand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 3 |
| Cote D'Ivoire | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -11 | 0 |
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Japan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Cameroon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -15 | 0 |
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| United States | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sweden | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nigeria | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Brazil | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Spain | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| South Korea | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
| Colombia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| England | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| France | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Mexico | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Date | Time (BST/ET) | Group | Fixture |
| June 15 | 9 p.m./4 p.m. | B | Thailand vs. Germany |
| June 15 | 9 p.m./4 p.m. | B | Cote d'Ivoire vs. Norway |
| June 15 | 12:30 a.m./7:30 p.m. | A | Netherlands vs. Canada |
| June 15 | 12:30 a.m./7:30 p.m. | A | China PR vs. New Zealand |
France Upset by Colombia
France made a confident start to the tournament in Canada but were rocked by Saturday's defeat to Colombia.
Pre-tournament third-favourites Les Bleues beat England 1-0 in their opener, but they now lie third in Group F after Saturday's defeat.
Qualification to the last 16 for the French is still looking very likely, as they should beat Mexico in their final group game on Wednesday, and four third-placed teams will advance.
However, improvements need to be made following the Colombia loss, as noted by Washington Spirit midfielder Yael Averbuch:
Lady Andrade opened the scoring against the run of play in the 19th minute as she was put through beyond the defence, and she finished coolly in the corner.
Despite numerous chances, France could not find an equaliser, and Usme Pineda sealed the win with the second goal in the 90th minute on the counter-attack.
Daniela Montoya should have been sanctioned in the second half for a deliberate handball in the penalty area, per Deadspin, and France were unlucky not to score having created several chances:
However, Colombia were good value for their win, defending brilliantly at times, while goalkeeper Sandra Sepulveda made some decent saves.
Colombia now top Group F, with France down in third, and the final encounters will be absolutely crucial on Wednesday.
Hosts Look to Top Group
Things are very close in Group A. There have been only three goals scored, and hosts Canada sit atop the standings by just a single point, with China and the Netherlands tied just behind them.
A win for Canada on Monday against the Dutch in Montreal would see the hosts guaranteed top spot in Group A and a favourable last-16 encounter against one of the third-placed sides.
A draw would also confirm their advancement, but not necessarily as group winners, while even a narrow loss could see them through to the next stage.
However, John Herdman's side will be desperate to claim a victory in their toughest group game against the 12th-ranked Dutch—Canada are No. 8 in the world.
Having only scored one goal so far in the tournament, they need to find their scoring touch, and skipper Christine Sinclair is convinced the goals are coming, per Kelsey Patterson of The Canadian Press (via CBC Sports):
"As a forward, you get worried when you're not creating chances and chances aren't falling for you. Myself, but also the rest of the front line, we've created chances. Sooner or later they're going to go in. People have to realize it's the World Cup — we're playing against the best teams in the world. There are no slouches.
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Defensively, Canada have been solid so far, not conceding a goal. But Monday's encounter will test them against the Netherlands' front three of Manon Melis, Vivianne Miedema and Lieke Martens.
Home advantage could be the key with the Montreal crowd set to be right behind their team, but the goals have to start going in.
Top spot in the group is key to ensure an easier ride in the early knockout rounds, and Canada will want to go as deep as possible in their home World Cup.
