2011 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage
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The knockout stage of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup consisted of the top two teams of each of the four groups. It began on July 9 and ended with the Final
on July 17 2011.
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FRANCE:
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GK
1
Céline Deville
RB
11
Laure Lepailleur
CB
4
Laura Georges
CB
20
Sabrina Viguier
LB
8
Sonia Bompastor
CM
6
Sandrine Soubeyrand
(c)
CM
15
Élise Bussaglia
RW
10
Camille Abily
AM
14
Louisa Necib
LW
17
Gaëtane Thiney
CF
18
Marie-Laure Delie
Substitutions:
FW
12
Élodie Thomis
FW
19
Sandrine Brétigny
CF
9
Eugénie Le Sommer
Manager:
Bruno Bini
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JAPAN:
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GK
21
Ayumi Kaihori
RB
2
Yukari Kinga
CB
3
Azusa Iwashimizu
CB
4
Saki Kumagai
LB
15
Aya Sameshima
CM
6
Mizuho Sakaguchi
CM
10
Homare Sawa
(c)
RW
11
Shinobu Ohno
LW
8
Aya Miyama
CF
7
Kozue Ando
CF
17
Yūki Nagasato
Substitutions:
FW
18
Karina Maruyama
FW
20
Mana Iwabuchi
MF
13
Rumi Utsugi
Manager:
Norio Sasaki
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AUSTRALIA:
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GK
1
Melissa Barbieri
(c)
RB
6
Ellyse Perry
CB
10
Servet Uzunlar
CB
3
Kim Carroll
LB
8
Elise Kellond-Knight
RM
9
Caitlin Foord
CM
12
Emily van Egmond
CM
14
Collette McCallum
LM
7
Heather Garriock
CF
17
Kyah Simon
CF
11
Lisa De Vanna
Substitutions:
DF
4
Clare Polkinghorne
MF
13
Tameka Butt
MF
15
Sally Shipard
Manager:
Tom Sermanni
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UNITED STATES:
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GK
1
Hope Solo
RB
11
Ali Krieger
CB
19
Rachel Buehler
CB
3
Christie Rampone
(c)
LB
6
Amy LePeilbet
CM
7
Shannon Boxx
CM
10
Carli Lloyd
RW
9
Heather O'Reilly
LW
12
Lauren Cheney
SS
8
Amy Rodriguez
CF
20
Abby Wambach
Substitutions:
MF
15
Megan Rapinoe
FW
13
Alex Morgan
MF
17
Tobin Heath
Manager:
Pia Sundhage
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UNITED STATES:
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GK
1
Hope Solo
RB
11
Ali Krieger
CB
3
Christie Rampone
(c)
CB
4
Becky Sauerbrunn
LB
6
Amy LePeilbet
RM
9
Heather O'Reilly
CM
10
Carli Lloyd
CM
7
Shannon Boxx
LM
12
Lauren Cheney
SS
8
Amy Rodriguez
CF
20
Abby Wambach
Substitutions:
FW
13
Alex Morgan
MF
15
Megan Rapinoe
MF
17
Tobin Heath
Manager:
Pia Sundhage
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SWEDEN:
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GK
1
Hedvig Lindahl
RB
4
Annica Svensson
CB
7
Sara Larsson
CB
2
Charlotte Rohlin
(c)
LB
6
Sara Thunebro
CM
20
Marie Hammarström
CM
17
Lisa Dahlkvist
RW
16
Linda Forsberg
LW
15
Therese Sjögran
CF
8
Lotta Schelin
CF
14
Josefine Öqvist
Substitutions:
MF
10
Sofia Jakobsson
FW
9
Jessica Landström
MF
11
Antonia Göransson
Manager:
Thomas Dennerby
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FRANCE:
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GK
16
Berangere Sapowicz
RB
7
Corine Franco
CB
4
Laura Georges
CB
2
Wendie Renard
LB
8
Sonia Bompastor
CM
6
Sandrine Soubeyrand
(c)
CM
15
Elise Bussaglia
RW
10
Camille Abily
AM
14
Louisa Necib
LW
17
Gaëtane Thiney
CF
9
Eugenie Le Sommer
Substitutions:
GK
1
Celine Deville
FW
14
Élodie Thomis
DF
9
Caroline Pizzala
Manager:
Bruno Bini
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final
The final of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup was played between and the . The match took place in Commerzbank-Arena, in Frankfurt, Germany, on 17 July 2011...
on July 17 2011.
Qualified teams
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A 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A Group A of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup consisted of the teams from , , and . The games were played on 26 June, 30 June and 5 July 2011. The top two teams advanced to the knockout stage.-Standings:All times are CEST .-Nigeria vs. France:... |
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B 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Group B Group B of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup consisted of the teams from , , and . The games were played on 27 June, 1 July and 5 July 2011. The top two teams advanced to the knockout stage.-Standings:All times are CEST .... |
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C 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Group C Group C of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup consisted of the teams from , , and . The games were played on 28 June, 2 July and 6 July 2011. The top two teams advanced to the knockout stage.-Standings:All times are CEST .- Colombia vs. Sweden :... |
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D 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Group D Group D of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup consisted of the teams from , , and . The games were played on 29 June, 3 July and 6 July 2011. The top two teams advanced to the knockout stage.-Standings:All times are CEST .... |
Bracket
England vs. France
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GK | 1 | Karen Bardsley Karen Bardsley Karen Louise Bardsley is an American-born, English international football goalkeeper. She currently plays for Linköpings FC of the Swedish Damallsvenskan and is a member of the England women's national football team.-University career:Bardsley enrolled at California State University, Fullerton as... |
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RB | 2 | Alex Scott | ||
CB | 5 | Faye White Faye White Faye Deborah White, MBE is an English footballer who plays for Arsenal Ladies in the FA Women's Super League and the England women's national football team as a central defender... (c) |
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CB | 6 | Casey Stoney Casey Stoney Casey Jean Stoney is a footballer who currently plays for Lincoln Ladies. A versatile defender, she has been capped more than 90 times for the England women's national football team.-Club career:... |
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LB | 3 | Rachel Unitt Rachel Unitt Rachel Elizabeth Unitt is an English football player. She currently plays as a left back for England Women and Everton Ladies.-Club career:... |
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CM | 4 | Jill Scott Jill Scott (footballer) Jill Louise Scott is an English female footballer. She is a central midfielder, currently playing for Everton and England women... |
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CM | 8 | Fara Williams Fara Williams Fara Tanya Franki Williams Merrett is an English football player. She is a central midfielder for England Women and Everton Ladies.A consistent goalscorer and set-piece specialist, Williams is considered one of England's leading players... |
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RW | 12 | Karen Carney Karen Carney Karen Julia Carney is an English football forward. She is signed to Birmingham City of the FA WSL and is a member of the England women's national football team.-Start at Birmingham City:Carney joined Birmingham City L.F.C... |
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AM | 10 | Kelly Smith Kelly Smith Kelly Jayne Smith, MBE is an English football forward currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the England women's national football team.-Youth and university:... |
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LW | 11 | Rachel Yankey Rachel Yankey Rachel Abba Yankey, MBE is an English football player. She plays for the English side Arsenal, and for the England national team. She plays as a left-winger or forward, and wears the number 11 for Arsenal and England. She is of Ghanaian descent, from her father's side.Yankey is the most-capped... |
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CF | 9 | Ellen White Ellen White (footballer) Ellen Toni White is an English female international football forward. She currently plays her club football for Arsenal Ladies.-Club career:... |
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MF | 16 | Steph Houghton Steph Houghton Stephanie Jayne "Steph" Houghton is an English female international footballer. She plays in midfield, defence or attack for Arsenal Ladies.-Club career:... |
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DF | 20 | Claire Rafferty Claire Rafferty Claire Lauren Rafferty is an English female international footballer. She plays as a Left Back or Left Winger for Chelsea Ladies.-Club career:Rafferty became a first team regular with Millwall Lionesses as a 14-year-old... |
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MF | 18 | Anita Asante Anita Asante Anita Amma Ankyewah Asante is an English football defender currently playing for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer. She is a member of the England women's national football team.... |
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Hope Powell Hope Powell Hope Patricia Powell, CBE is the coach of the England women's national football team. Powell is an ‘A’ License coach and in 2003 became the first woman to achieve the UEFA Pro Licence - the highest coaching award available.-Early life:Powell was educated at Bethany School and went on to take A... |
FRANCE:
Céline Deville
Céline Nadine Sabine Deville is a French football player who currently plays as goalkeeper for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. Deville also plays for the senior women's national team having made her debut on 9 April 2002 in a friendly match against Australia.-External links:*...
Laure Lepailleur
Laure Maud Yvette Lepailleur is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. Lepailleur primarily plays as a midfielder, but can also play in the defending position...
Laura Georges
Laura Stéphanie Georges is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She serves as the first-choice captain of her club and plays primarily as a central defender, but can also be utilized as a defensive midfielder...
Sabrina Viguier
Sabrina Marie-Christine Viguier is a French football player who currently plays for Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a centre back and is a member of the France women's national football team making her debut in 2000. On 1 July 2010, Lyon announced that the club had signed Viguier...
Sonia Bompastor
Sonia Bompastor is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She primarily plays in the midfield position, preferably on the left side. Bompastor can also play in the left back position...
Sandrine Soubeyrand
Sandrine Soubeyrand is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. Soubeyrand plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team. On 29 October 2009, she earned her record 143rd career international cap in a match...
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Élise Bussaglia
Élise Bussaglia is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team...
Camille Abily
Camille Anne Françoise Abily is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays primarily as an attacking midfielder...
Louisa Necib
Louisa Nécib is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a central attacking midfielder and is described as a "gifted playmaker" who "possesses superb technique". Nécib is also known for her "elegant possession, sublime passing...
Gaëtane Thiney
Gaëtane Iza Laure Thiney is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also operate in the striker position...
Marie-Laure Delie
Marie-Laure Delie is a French football player who currently plays for Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine...
Élodie Thomis
Élodie Ginette Thomis is a French football player who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays either a winger or striker and is described as a player who possesses pace comparable to that of French men's internationals Thierry Henry and Sidney Govou...
Sandrine Brétigny
Sandrine Brétigny is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a striker and is known for her goalscoring output.-Career:...
Eugénie Le Sommer
Eugénie Anne Claudine Le Sommer is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Le Sommer plays as a creative attacking midfielder, but often plays as a second striker for the France women's national football team. She was awarded the Bronze...
Bruno Bini
Bruno Bini is a former French football player and the current manager of the French women's national team having managed the team since February 2007.-External links:*...
Player of the Match: Camille Abily Camille Abily Camille Anne Françoise Abily is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays primarily as an attacking midfielder... (France) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Anna Nyström (Sweden Swedish Football Association The Swedish Football Association is the governing body of football in Sweden. It organises the football leagues — Allsvenskan for men and Damallsvenskan for women — and the men's and women's national teams. It is based in Solna and is a founding member of both FIFA and UEFA... ) Helen Karo (Sweden Swedish Football Association The Swedish Football Association is the governing body of football in Sweden. It organises the football leagues — Allsvenskan for men and Damallsvenskan for women — and the men's and women's national teams. It is based in Solna and is a founding member of both FIFA and UEFA... ) Fourth official: Christina W. Pedersen Christina W. Pedersen Christina Westrum Pedersen is a Norwegian football referee.She took up refereeing in 1997 and has officiated in the Toppserien since 2005. She resides in Åndalsnes, and represents Åndalsnes IF.-References:... (Norway Football Association of Norway The Football Association of Norway is the governing body of football in Norway. Current FIFA World Champions It was formed in 1902 and organises the men's and women's national teams, as well as the Norwegian Premier League.The team are enjoying their best ever spell thanks to World Player of the... ) |
Germany vs. Japan
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GK | 1 | Nadine Angerer | ||
RB | 10 | Linda Bresonik Linda Bresonik Linda Bresonik is a German footballer. She plays as a midfielder or wing back for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.- Club:... |
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CB | 5 | Annike Krahn Annike Krahn Annike Krahn is a German footballer. She plays in a centre back position for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.-Club:... |
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CB | 3 | Saskia Bartusiak Saskia Bartusiak Saskia Bartusiak is a German footballer. She plays in a centre back position for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.- Club :... |
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LB | 4 | Babett Peter Babett Peter Babett Peter is a German footballer. She plays as a defender for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and the German national team.- Club :... |
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CM | 14 | Kim Kulig Kim Kulig Kim Kulig is a German footballer. She plays as a central midfielder or forward for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.-Club:... |
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CM | 6 | Simone Laudehr Simone Laudehr Simone Laudehr is a German footballer. She plays as a central midfielder or winger for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.- Club :... |
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RW | 18 | Kerstin Garefrekes Kerstin Garefrekes Kerstin Garefrekes is a German footballer. She plays as a midfielder or striker for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.-Club:... (c) |
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AM | 13 | Célia Okoyino da Mbabi Célia Okoyino da Mbabi Célia Okoyino da Mbabi is a German footballer. She plays as a midfielder or a striker for SC 07 Bad Neuenahr and the German national team.-Club:... |
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LW | 7 | Melanie Behringer Melanie Behringer Melanie Behringer is a German footballer. She plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.-Club:... |
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CF | 8 | Inka Grings Inka Grings Inka Grings is a German footballer. She played sixteen years as a striker for FCR 2001 Duisburg, today she plays for FC Zürich Frauen. She also plays for the German national team. Grings is the all-time leading goalscorer in Germany's top division, the Bundesliga, having claimed the league's... |
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DF | 2 | Bianca Schmidt Bianca Schmidt Bianca Schmidt is a German footballer. She plays as a wing back for Turbine Potsdam and the German national team- Club :... |
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DF | 20 | Lena Goeßling Lena Goeßling Lena Goeßling is a German footballer. She plays as a defender or midfielder for SC 07 Bad Neuenahr and the German national team.-Club:... |
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FW | 11 | Alexandra Popp Alexandra Popp Alexandra Popp is a German footballer. She plays as a striker for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.-Club:Popp started her career at FC Silschede, before moving to 1. FFC Recklinghausen. She joined the Bundesliga side FCR 2001 Duisburg in 2008. She had also been approached by French... |
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Manager: | ||||
Silvia Neid Silvia Neid Silvia Neid is a former professional soccer player, and, since July 2005, has served as the head coach of the Germany women's national football team after having been assistant to Tina Theune-Meyer for some time... |
JAPAN:
Ayumi Kaihori
is a Japanese international footballer. A goalkeeper, she currently plays for INAC Kobe Leonessa.. She was also the starting goalkeeper for Japan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, tallying 5 wins and 1 loss...
Yukari Kinga
is a Japanese international footballer currently playing as a defender for L. League club INAC Kobe leonessa. She has played in the 2007 and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cups.-References:...
Azusa Iwashimizu
is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for L. League club NTV Beleza. She has played in the 2007 and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cups. She was sent off in the last minute of extra time in the final, but Japan still defeated the United States....
Saki Kumagai
is a Japanese international footballer. A central defender, she currently plays for 1. FFC Frankfurt in Germany after signing from Urawa Red Diamonds in 2011. She was part of Japan's World Cup-winning team in 2011, scoring the winning penalty in the final against the USA.-Club career:-Honors:Club...
Aya Sameshima
is a Japanese international footballer. Mainly a left-sided defender, she currently plays for French club Montpellier in the Division 1 Féminine.-Domestic career:...
Mizuho Sakaguchi
is a Japanese international footballer currently playing as a midfielder for L. League club Albirex Niigata Ladies. She played at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.-References:...
Homare Sawa
is a female football player from Japan. She currently plays for INAC Kobe Leonessa in the Nadeshiko League Division 1.- Career :Long considered Japan's finest female footballer, she made her debut in Japan's highest domestic league at age 12. On December 6, 1993, at age 15, she made her Japanese...
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Shinobu Ohno
is a Japanese football player who plays as a forward. Her club team, as of 2011, is INAC Kobe Leonessa.After playing in the U-19 and U-20 teams for a short period, Ohno joined the senior Japanese national team in 2003. Her first major tournament was the 2006 AFC Women's Asian Cup, where Japan...
Aya Miyama
is a Japanese football midfielder who currently plays for Okayama Yunogō Belle of the L. League. She is also a member of the Japan's national team that won the 2011 Women's World Cup.-Early career:...
Kozue Ando
is a Japanese international footballer. A midfielder, she currently plays for FCR 2001 Duisburg in Germany. She is a member of the Japanese national team, which defeated the United States in a penalty shoot-out in the finals to win the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup....
Yūki Nagasato
is a Japanese women's football striker.She currently plays for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam of the Women's Bundesliga and is a member of the Japan women's national football team. She also played for Japan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where they defeated the US in the final.-Career...
Karina Maruyama
is a Japanese footballer from Tokyo. In the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany, Marayama scored a goal taking Japan to its first ever semifinals of the tournament on 9 July, 2011, defeating the host country....
Mana Iwabuchi
is a female football player from Japan. She currently plays for NTV Beleza and its youth team, NTV Menina, and the Japan women's national football team.-Career:Iwabuchi started playing soccer at Sekimae S.C. in her second year of elementary school...
Rumi Utsugi
is a Japanese football player who currently plays for French club Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a defensive midfielder and is also a Japanese women's international having represented her country at the 2007 and 2011 editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup, as well as two AFC...
Norio Sasaki
is the head coach of the Japan women's national football team and a former association football player. He served as coach of the women's U-20 team starting in 2006, and was named coach of the national team in 2008...
Player of the Match: Homare Sawa Homare Sawa is a female football player from Japan. She currently plays for INAC Kobe Leonessa in the Nadeshiko League Division 1.- Career :Long considered Japan's finest female footballer, she made her debut in Japan's highest domestic league at age 12. On December 6, 1993, at age 15, she made her Japanese... (Japan) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Rita Munoz (Mexico) Mayte Chavez (Mexico) Fourth official: Carol Anne Chenard (Canada Canadian Soccer Association The Canadian Soccer Association is the governing body of soccer in Canada. It is a national organization that oversees the Canadian men's and women's national teams for international play, as well as the respective junior sides... ) |
Sweden vs. Australia
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GK | 1 | Hedvig Lindahl Hedvig Lindahl Rut Hedvig Lindahl, born 29 April 1983 in Katrineholm, Sweden, and raised in Marmorbyn is a professional football goalkeeper who currently plays for Kristianstads DFF in Damallsvenskan.... |
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RB | 4 | Annica Svensson Annica Svensson Annica Svensson , born in Visnum, Sweden, is a female football player for Tyresö FF in Sweden and plays as a defender. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.- External links :*... |
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CB | 7 | Sara Larsson Sara Larsson Sara Larsson is a Swedish football defender currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of the Women's Professional Soccer league. She is also a member of the Sweden women's national football team.-Career:... |
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CB | 2 | Charlotte Rohlin Charlotte Rohlin Charlotte Rohlin , born in Linköping, Sweden, is a female football player for Linköpings FC in Sweden. She plays as a defender and is the Captain for LFC. She also has earned herself a place on the Swedish women's national football team.... |
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LB | 6 | Sara Thunebro Sara Thunebro Sara Kristina Thunebro born in Strängnäs, Sweden, is a female footballer. She currently plays as a defender for Djurgårdens IF and the Swedish women's national team. Recently Thunebro signed a contract with FFC Frankfurt, lasting from 2009 until 2011.-Career:Thunebro began playing at the age of... |
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CM | 5 | Caroline Seger Caroline Seger Sara Caroline Seger , is a Swedish football player from Helsingborg. She plays for the Swedish Women's National Team. From 2005 to 2009, she played for Linköpings FC. In 2011, she signed with LdB FC Malmö from 2011 onwards. She also signed a 2-year contract with Tyresö FF for the 2012 season... (c) |
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CM | 17 | Lisa Dahlkvist Lisa Dahlkvist Lisa Dahlkvist , born in Stockholm, Sweden, is a female football player for Tyresö FF in Sweden and plays as a midfielder. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.... |
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RW | 16 | Linda Forsberg Linda Forsberg Linda Forsberg, "Foppa", is a former Swedish footballer.Throughout her career she played for Hammarby IF, Djurgårdens IF and LdB Malmö in Sweden's Damallsvenskan. As a member of the Swedish national team she played the 2007 and 2011 World Cups and the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2007, Forsberg was... |
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LW | 15 | Therese Sjögran Therese Sjögran Therese Sjögran is a female midfielder for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer and the Swedish Women's National Team. Although her club number is 11, she wears the number 15 for the national team.... |
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CF | 8 | Lotta Schelin Lotta Schelin Charlotta Eva Schelin , usually referred to as Lotta Schelin, is a Swedish football player who currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine... |
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CF | 14 | Josefine Öqvist Josefine Öqvist Josefine "Jossan" Öqvist is a female footballer for Tyresö FF and the Swedish national team. She scored a critical goal at the 86' minute in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals against Canada to put them through to the finals... |
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MF | 18 | Nilla Fischer Nilla Fischer Nilla Fischer is a female footballer for Linköping FC and the Swedish national team. She was previously the captain of LdB FC Malmö.-External links:* * *... |
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FW | 19 | Madelaine Edlund Madelaine Edlund Madelaine Edlund is a female footballer for St.Louis Athletica of the WPS and the Swedish national team. Her debut for Sweden was on October 30, 2007 in a game against Denmark, the result was 1-2 Sweden. During the UEFA 2007/2008 quarterfinals, Edlund scored a hat trick against FCL Rapide Wezemaal... |
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DF | 13 | Lina Nilsson Lina Nilsson Lina Nilsson , born in Ystad, Sweden, is a female football player for LdB FC Malmö in Sweden and plays as a defender. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.- External links :... |
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Manager: | ||||
Thomas Dennerby Thomas Dennerby Thomas Dennerby, born on August 13, 1959 in Enskede, is a Swedish football coach, currently heading Sweden women's national football team.Dennerby was previously a player in Hammarby IF and Spårvägens IF, as well as the national U21 team. He has also worked as a police officer... |
AUSTRALIA:
Melissa Barbieri
Melissa Anne Barbieri is the current Australian national football goalkeeper and team captain.-Biography:Her height is 168 cm, and weight is 64 kg...
(c)
Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Alexandra Perry is an Australian sportswoman who made her debut for both the Australian cricket and football teams at the age of 16. She played her first cricket international in July 2007 before earning her first football cap for Australia a month later...
Servet Uzunlar
Yesim Servet Uzunlar is an Australian football player who currently plays for Sydney FC in the Australian W-League.-Honours:With Sydney FC: W-League Premiership: 2009 W-League Championship: 2009With Australia...
Kim Carroll (footballer)
Kim Carroll is an Australian football player.-Honours:With Brisbane Roar: W-League Premiership: 2008-09 W-League Championship: 2008-09With Australia* AFC Women's Asian Cup Winners: 2010-References:...
Elise Kellond-Knight
Elise Kellond-Knight is an Australian football player, who currently plays for Fortuna Hjørring in the Danish Elitedivisionen and the Australian national team....
Caitlin Foord
Caitlin Foord is an Australian football player, who currently plays for the Sydney FC in the Australian W-League.-Club career:...
Emily van Egmond
Emily Louise Van Egmond is an Australian football player currently playing for Fortuna Hjørring in the Danish Elitedivisionen.Van Egmond represented the Young Matildas at under-20 level...
Collette McCallum
Collette McCallum is an Australian football midfielder currently playing for Perth Glory of the Australian W-League.-Career:She played for Pali Blues in the American W-League in 2008...
Heather Garriock
Heather Ann Garriock is an Australian football midfielder currently playing for Sydney FC of the Australian W-League and is a member of the Australian women's national team.-Club career:...
Kyah Simon
Kyah Pam Simon is an Australian female football player. She currently plays for Sydney FC in the Australian W-League.Kyah made her debut against Melbourne Victory on Saturday, 25 October 2008...
Lisa De Vanna
Lisa Marie De Vanna is an Australian football forward currently playing for Newcastle Jets in the W-League in Australia and is a member of the Australian National Team.-Early years & playing style:...
Clare Polkinghorne
Clare Elizabeth Polkinghorne is an Australian football player currently playing for Australian W-League team Queensland Roar....
Tameka Butt
Tameka Butt is an Australian female professional football player currently playing as a Midfielder for Australian W-League team .-Honours:...
Sally Shipard
Sally Jean Shipard is an Australian international football midfielder.-Biography:Shipard grew up in Wagga Wagga and played her junior football with Wagga PCYC...
Tom Sermanni
Tom Sermanni is a Scottish association football coach and former professional player. He currently coaches Australia women.-Playing career:...
Player of the Match: Lotta Schelin Lotta Schelin Charlotta Eva Schelin , usually referred to as Lotta Schelin, is a Swedish football player who currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine... (Sweden) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Mariana Corbo (Uruguay) Maria Rocco (Argentina Argentine Football Association The Argentine Football Association is the governing body of football in Argentina. It organises the Argentine football league and the Argentina national football team. It is based in Buenos Aires... ) Fourth official: Dagmar Damková Dagmar Damková Dagmar Damková is a Czech football referee. She has been an international referee since 1999, her first match being Belarus against Moldova on 17 April 1999. She refereed the final at the 2008 Olympics, the final of the UEFA Women's Euro 2009 and the 2011 UEFA Women's Champions League Final... (Czech Republic) |
Brazil vs. United States
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GK | 1 | Andréia | ||
CB | 4 | Aline Aline Pellegrino Aline Pellegrino, or simply Aline is a Brazilian women's soccer player. She currently plays as a defender for Russian side WFC Rossiyanka. She was a member of the Brazilian National Team that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and competed at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup... (c) |
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CB | 3 | Daiane | ||
CB | 13 | Érika Erika Erika may refer to* Érika Cristiano dos Santos, a female football/ soccer player* Erika , an oil tanker* Erika , a German march* Erika Sawajiri, a Japanese actress and singer who uses the stage name ERIKA as a singer... |
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CM | 8 | Formiga Miraildes Maciel Mota Miraildes Maciel Mota , commonly known as Formiga , is a Brazilian footballer who played midfielder who last played for FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazil women's national football team.-Career:Formiga was acquired by FC Gold Pride in the 2008 WPS... |
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CM | 7 | Ester Ester Aparecida dos Santos Ester Aparecida dos Santos, or simply Ester is a Brazilian women's soccer player, who plays for Sky Blue FC.- Career :... |
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RM | 14 | Fabiana Fabiana da Silva Simões Fabiana da Silva Simões is a Brazilian footballer who plays forward who last played for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazilian women's national team.... |
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LM | 2 | Maurine | ||
AM | 11 | Cristiane | ||
AM | 10 | Marta | ||
CF | 6 | Rosana Rosana dos Santos Augusto Rosana dos Santos Augusto , commonly known as Rosana, is a Brazilian footballer who played midfielder currently playing for French club Lyon in the Division 1 Féminine. She is also a member of the Brazilian Women's National Team.-Club career:Rosana played for years in Brazil before moving to... |
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FW | 15 | Francielle | ||
DF | 5 | Renata Costa | ||
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Kleiton Lima |
UNITED STATES:
Hope Solo
Hope Amelia Solo is an American association football goalkeeper. She became a free agent after Women's Professional Soccer terminated the magicJack franchise for which she played in the 2011 season. Solo is the current starting goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer...
Ali Krieger
Alexandra Blaire "Ali" Krieger is an American soccer player currently playing for 1. FFC Frankfurt of the Frauen-Bundesliga and is a member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team.-Youth and High School:...
Rachel Buehler
Rachel Marie Buehler is an American soccer defender currently playing for the United States women's national soccer team.-College career:...
Christie Rampone
Christie Patricia Rampone is an American soccer defender currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer. She is a member and current Captain of the United States women's national soccer team.-High school:...
(c)
Amy LePeilbet
Amy Elizabeth LePeilbet is an American soccer defender currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-University:...
Shannon Boxx
Shannon Boxx is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
Carli Lloyd
Carli Anne Lloyd is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for the Atlanta Beat of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Early life:...
Heather O'Reilly
Heather Ann O'Reilly , also known by her initials HAO, is a member of the United States women's national soccer team and a two-time Olympic Gold medalist...
Lauren Cheney
Lauren Nicole Cheney is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team. She is currently a forward for Women's Professional Soccer's Boston Breakers.-Career:...
Amy Rodriguez
Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
Abby Wambach
Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003...
Megan Rapinoe
Megan Anna Rapinoe is an American soccer midfielder who is currently a free agent in the Women's Professional Soccer League and a member of the United States women's national soccer team...
Alex Morgan
Alexandra Patricia "Alex" Morgan is an American soccer player from Diamond Bar, California. She is a forward for the Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer and member of the US Women's National Team...
Tobin Heath
Tobin Powell Heath is an American soccer player, an Olympic Gold medalist, and a FIFA Women's World Cup Finalist. According to United States Soccer Federation, Heath is "perhaps the USA's most skillful player" and is "one of the team's best and most crafty dribblers"...
Pia Sundhage
Pia Mariane Sundhage is a Swedish former professional football player who is currently the head coach of the United States Women's National Team. While she played most of her career as a forward, she had stints as a midfielder as well as a sweeper.- Club :...
Player of the Match: Hope Solo Hope Solo Hope Amelia Solo is an American association football goalkeeper. She became a free agent after Women's Professional Soccer terminated the magicJack franchise for which she played in the 2011 season. Solo is the current starting goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer... (United States) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Allyson Flynn (Australia Football Federation Australia Football Federation Australia is the governing body for the sport of football in Australia. Before 1 January 2005, it was known as the Australian Soccer Association , which succeeded Soccer Australia in this role in 2003... ) Sarah Ho Sarah Ho Sarah May Yee Ho is an Australian association football referee. Ho is an Assistant Referee in both the Australian men's and women's national leagues, the A-League and the W-League.... (Australia Football Federation Australia Football Federation Australia is the governing body for the sport of football in Australia. Before 1 January 2005, it was known as the Australian Soccer Association , which succeeded Soccer Australia in this role in 2003... ) Fourth official: Etsuko Fukano (Japan Japan Football Association The Japan Football Association, sometimes known as the Japan Soccer Association , is the governing body responsible for the administration of association football in Japan. It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions.... ) |
France vs. United States
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GK | 16 | Bérangère Sapowicz Bérangère Sapowicz Bérangère Sapowicz is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. Sapowicz plays as a goalkeeper and is a member of the France women's national football team having made her debut in 2003... |
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RB | 11 | Laure Lepailleur Laure Lepailleur Laure Maud Yvette Lepailleur is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. Lepailleur primarily plays as a midfielder, but can also play in the defending position... |
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CB | 4 | Laura Georges Laura Georges Laura Stéphanie Georges is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She serves as the first-choice captain of her club and plays primarily as a central defender, but can also be utilized as a defensive midfielder... |
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CB | 5 | Ophélie Meilleroux Ophélie Meilleroux Ophélie Anne-Laure Meilleroux is a French football player who currently plays for French club Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine. Meilleroux primarily plays as a central defender, but can also play in the defensive midfielder role... |
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LB | 8 | Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor Sonia Bompastor is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She primarily plays in the midfield position, preferably on the left side. Bompastor can also play in the left back position... |
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CM | 6 | Sandrine Soubeyrand Sandrine Soubeyrand Sandrine Soubeyrand is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. Soubeyrand plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team. On 29 October 2009, she earned her record 143rd career international cap in a match... (c) |
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CM | 15 | Élise Bussaglia Élise Bussaglia Élise Bussaglia is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team... |
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RW | 10 | Camille Abily Camille Abily Camille Anne Françoise Abily is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays primarily as an attacking midfielder... |
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AM | 14 | Louisa Necib Louisa Necib Louisa Nécib is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a central attacking midfielder and is described as a "gifted playmaker" who "possesses superb technique". Nécib is also known for her "elegant possession, sublime passing... |
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LW | 17 | Gaëtane Thiney Gaëtane Thiney Gaëtane Iza Laure Thiney is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also operate in the striker position... |
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CF | 18 | Marie-Laure Delie Marie-Laure Delie Marie-Laure Delie is a French football player who currently plays for Montpellier of the Division 1 Féminine... |
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FW | 12 | Eugénie Le Sommer Eugénie Le Sommer Eugénie Anne Claudine Le Sommer is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Le Sommer plays as a creative attacking midfielder, but often plays as a second striker for the France women's national football team. She was awarded the Bronze... |
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FW | 19 | Élodie Thomis Élodie Thomis Élodie Ginette Thomis is a French football player who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays either a winger or striker and is described as a player who possesses pace comparable to that of French men's internationals Thierry Henry and Sidney Govou... |
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Bruno Bini Bruno Bini Bruno Bini is a former French football player and the current manager of the French women's national team having managed the team since February 2007.-External links:*... |
UNITED STATES:
Hope Solo
Hope Amelia Solo is an American association football goalkeeper. She became a free agent after Women's Professional Soccer terminated the magicJack franchise for which she played in the 2011 season. Solo is the current starting goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer...
Ali Krieger
Alexandra Blaire "Ali" Krieger is an American soccer player currently playing for 1. FFC Frankfurt of the Frauen-Bundesliga and is a member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team.-Youth and High School:...
Christie Rampone
Christie Patricia Rampone is an American soccer defender currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer. She is a member and current Captain of the United States women's national soccer team.-High school:...
(c)
Becky Sauerbrunn
Rebecca Elizabeth "Becky" Sauerbrunn is an American soccer defender currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Club career:...
Amy LePeilbet
Amy Elizabeth LePeilbet is an American soccer defender currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-University:...
Heather O'Reilly
Heather Ann O'Reilly , also known by her initials HAO, is a member of the United States women's national soccer team and a two-time Olympic Gold medalist...
Carli Lloyd
Carli Anne Lloyd is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for the Atlanta Beat of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Early life:...
Shannon Boxx
Shannon Boxx is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
Lauren Cheney
Lauren Nicole Cheney is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team. She is currently a forward for Women's Professional Soccer's Boston Breakers.-Career:...
Amy Rodriguez
Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
Abby Wambach
Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003...
Alex Morgan
Alexandra Patricia "Alex" Morgan is an American soccer player from Diamond Bar, California. She is a forward for the Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer and member of the US Women's National Team...
Megan Rapinoe
Megan Anna Rapinoe is an American soccer midfielder who is currently a free agent in the Women's Professional Soccer League and a member of the United States women's national soccer team...
Tobin Heath
Tobin Powell Heath is an American soccer player, an Olympic Gold medalist, and a FIFA Women's World Cup Finalist. According to United States Soccer Federation, Heath is "perhaps the USA's most skillful player" and is "one of the team's best and most crafty dribblers"...
Pia Sundhage
Pia Mariane Sundhage is a Swedish former professional football player who is currently the head coach of the United States Women's National Team. While she played most of her career as a forward, she had stints as a midfielder as well as a sweeper.- Club :...
Player of the Match: Abby Wambach Abby Wambach Mary Abigail "Abby" Wambach is an American professional soccer player, coach and Olympic gold medalist. A four-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, she has been a regular on the U.S. women's national team since 2003... (United States) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Tonja Paavola (Finland Football Association of Finland The Football Association of Finland is the governing body of football in Finland. It was founded in 1907, and was also the governing body of bandy in Finland until the bandy association, Suomen Jääpalloliitto, was founded in 1972.... ) Anu Jokela (Finland Football Association of Finland The Football Association of Finland is the governing body of football in Finland. It was founded in 1907, and was also the governing body of bandy in Finland until the bandy association, Suomen Jääpalloliitto, was founded in 1972.... ) Fourth official: Christina W. Pedersen Christina W. Pedersen Christina Westrum Pedersen is a Norwegian football referee.She took up refereeing in 1997 and has officiated in the Toppserien since 2005. She resides in Åndalsnes, and represents Åndalsnes IF.-References:... (Norway Football Association of Norway The Football Association of Norway is the governing body of football in Norway. Current FIFA World Champions It was formed in 1902 and organises the men's and women's national teams, as well as the Norwegian Premier League.The team are enjoying their best ever spell thanks to World Player of the... ) |
Japan vs. Sweden
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GK | 21 | Ayumi Kaihori Ayumi Kaihori is a Japanese international footballer. A goalkeeper, she currently plays for INAC Kobe Leonessa.. She was also the starting goalkeeper for Japan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, tallying 5 wins and 1 loss... |
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RB | 2 | Yukari Kinga Yukari Kinga is a Japanese international footballer currently playing as a defender for L. League club INAC Kobe leonessa. She has played in the 2007 and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cups.-References:... |
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CB | 3 | Azusa Iwashimizu Azusa Iwashimizu is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defender for L. League club NTV Beleza. She has played in the 2007 and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cups. She was sent off in the last minute of extra time in the final, but Japan still defeated the United States.... |
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CB | 4 | Saki Kumagai Saki Kumagai is a Japanese international footballer. A central defender, she currently plays for 1. FFC Frankfurt in Germany after signing from Urawa Red Diamonds in 2011. She was part of Japan's World Cup-winning team in 2011, scoring the winning penalty in the final against the USA.-Club career:-Honors:Club... |
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LB | 15 | Aya Sameshima Aya Sameshima is a Japanese international footballer. Mainly a left-sided defender, she currently plays for French club Montpellier in the Division 1 Féminine.-Domestic career:... |
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CM | 6 | Mizuho Sakaguchi Mizuho Sakaguchi is a Japanese international footballer currently playing as a midfielder for L. League club Albirex Niigata Ladies. She played at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.-References:... |
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CM | 10 | Homare Sawa Homare Sawa is a female football player from Japan. She currently plays for INAC Kobe Leonessa in the Nadeshiko League Division 1.- Career :Long considered Japan's finest female footballer, she made her debut in Japan's highest domestic league at age 12. On December 6, 1993, at age 15, she made her Japanese... (c) |
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RW | 11 | Shinobu Ohno Shinobu Ohno is a Japanese football player who plays as a forward. Her club team, as of 2011, is INAC Kobe Leonessa.After playing in the U-19 and U-20 teams for a short period, Ohno joined the senior Japanese national team in 2003. Her first major tournament was the 2006 AFC Women's Asian Cup, where Japan... |
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LW | 8 | Aya Miyama Aya Miyama is a Japanese football midfielder who currently plays for Okayama Yunogō Belle of the L. League. She is also a member of the Japan's national team that won the 2011 Women's World Cup.-Early career:... |
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CF | 7 | Kozue Ando Kozue Ando is a Japanese international footballer. A midfielder, she currently plays for FCR 2001 Duisburg in Germany. She is a member of the Japanese national team, which defeated the United States in a penalty shoot-out in the finals to win the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.... |
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CF | 9 | Nahomi Kawasumi Nahomi Kawasumi is a Japanese international footballer currently playing as a midfielder for L. League club INAC Kobe Leonessa. She played at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, scoring both her goals of the tournament—including a lob at 35 yards away—against Sweden in the semifinals.... |
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FW | 17 | Yūki Nagasato Yūki Nagasato is a Japanese women's football striker.She currently plays for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam of the Women's Bundesliga and is a member of the Japan women's national football team. She also played for Japan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where they defeated the US in the final.-Career... |
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FW | 19 | Megumi Takase Megumi Takase is a Japanese international footballer. A striker, she currently plays for INAC Kobe Leonessa.-References:... |
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DF | 14 | Megumi Kamionobe Megumi Kamionobe is a Japanese international footballer currently playing as a midfielder for L. League club Albirex Niigata Ladies. She played at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.-References:... |
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Norio Sasaki Norio Sasaki is the head coach of the Japan women's national football team and a former association football player. He served as coach of the women's U-20 team starting in 2006, and was named coach of the national team in 2008... |
SWEDEN:
Hedvig Lindahl
Rut Hedvig Lindahl, born 29 April 1983 in Katrineholm, Sweden, and raised in Marmorbyn is a professional football goalkeeper who currently plays for Kristianstads DFF in Damallsvenskan....
Annica Svensson
Annica Svensson , born in Visnum, Sweden, is a female football player for Tyresö FF in Sweden and plays as a defender. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.- External links :*...
Sara Larsson
Sara Larsson is a Swedish football defender currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of the Women's Professional Soccer league. She is also a member of the Sweden women's national football team.-Career:...
Charlotte Rohlin
Charlotte Rohlin , born in Linköping, Sweden, is a female football player for Linköpings FC in Sweden. She plays as a defender and is the Captain for LFC. She also has earned herself a place on the Swedish women's national football team....
(c)
Sara Thunebro
Sara Kristina Thunebro born in Strängnäs, Sweden, is a female footballer. She currently plays as a defender for Djurgårdens IF and the Swedish women's national team. Recently Thunebro signed a contract with FFC Frankfurt, lasting from 2009 until 2011.-Career:Thunebro began playing at the age of...
Marie Hammarström
Marie Hammarström , born in Glanshammar, Sweden, is a female football player for KIF Örebro DFF in Sweden and plays as a defender. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, and scored the decisive goal against France to give her team third place in the tournament.- External links :...
Lisa Dahlkvist
Lisa Dahlkvist , born in Stockholm, Sweden, is a female football player for Tyresö FF in Sweden and plays as a midfielder. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup....
Linda Forsberg
Linda Forsberg, "Foppa", is a former Swedish footballer.Throughout her career she played for Hammarby IF, Djurgårdens IF and LdB Malmö in Sweden's Damallsvenskan. As a member of the Swedish national team she played the 2007 and 2011 World Cups and the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2007, Forsberg was...
Therese Sjögran
Therese Sjögran is a female midfielder for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer and the Swedish Women's National Team. Although her club number is 11, she wears the number 15 for the national team....
Lotta Schelin
Charlotta Eva Schelin , usually referred to as Lotta Schelin, is a Swedish football player who currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine...
Josefine Öqvist
Josefine "Jossan" Öqvist is a female footballer for Tyresö FF and the Swedish national team. She scored a critical goal at the 86' minute in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals against Canada to put them through to the finals...
Sofia Jakobsson
Sofia Jakobsson , born in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, is a female football player and plays as a midfielder. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup....
Jessica Landström
Jessica Elin Maria Landström is a football forward who plays for the Swedish national team and German Frauen Bundesliga club 1. FFC Frankfurt.-Club career:...
Antonia Göransson
Antonia Göransson , born in Stockholm, Sweden, is a female football player for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam in Germany and plays as a midfielder. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup....
Thomas Dennerby
Thomas Dennerby, born on August 13, 1959 in Enskede, is a Swedish football coach, currently heading Sweden women's national football team.Dennerby was previously a player in Hammarby IF and Spårvägens IF, as well as the national U21 team. He has also worked as a police officer...
Player of the Match: Aya Miyama Aya Miyama is a Japanese football midfielder who currently plays for Okayama Yunogō Belle of the L. League. She is also a member of the Japan's national team that won the 2011 Women's World Cup.-Early career:... (Japan) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Rita Munoz (Mexico) Mayte Chavez (Mexico) Fourth official: Therese Neguel (Cameroon Fédération Camerounaise de Football The Fédération Camerounaise de Football is the governing body of football in Cameroon.- External links :* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online... ) |
Third place play-off
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GK | 1 | Hedvig Lindahl Hedvig Lindahl Rut Hedvig Lindahl, born 29 April 1983 in Katrineholm, Sweden, and raised in Marmorbyn is a professional football goalkeeper who currently plays for Kristianstads DFF in Damallsvenskan.... |
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RB | 4 | Annica Svensson Annica Svensson Annica Svensson , born in Visnum, Sweden, is a female football player for Tyresö FF in Sweden and plays as a defender. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.- External links :*... |
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CB | 7 | Sara Larsson Sara Larsson Sara Larsson is a Swedish football defender currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of the Women's Professional Soccer league. She is also a member of the Sweden women's national football team.-Career:... |
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CB | 2 | Charlotte Rohlin Charlotte Rohlin Charlotte Rohlin , born in Linköping, Sweden, is a female football player for Linköpings FC in Sweden. She plays as a defender and is the Captain for LFC. She also has earned herself a place on the Swedish women's national football team.... |
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LM | 6 | Sara Thunebro Sara Thunebro Sara Kristina Thunebro born in Strängnäs, Sweden, is a female footballer. She currently plays as a defender for Djurgårdens IF and the Swedish women's national team. Recently Thunebro signed a contract with FFC Frankfurt, lasting from 2009 until 2011.-Career:Thunebro began playing at the age of... |
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CM | 18 | Nilla Fischer Nilla Fischer Nilla Fischer is a female footballer for Linköping FC and the Swedish national team. She was previously the captain of LdB FC Malmö.-External links:* * *... (c) |
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CM | 17 | Lisa Dahlkvist Lisa Dahlkvist Lisa Dahlkvist , born in Stockholm, Sweden, is a female football player for Tyresö FF in Sweden and plays as a midfielder. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.... |
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RW | 16 | Linda Forsberg Linda Forsberg Linda Forsberg, "Foppa", is a former Swedish footballer.Throughout her career she played for Hammarby IF, Djurgårdens IF and LdB Malmö in Sweden's Damallsvenskan. As a member of the Swedish national team she played the 2007 and 2011 World Cups and the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2007, Forsberg was... |
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LW | 15 | Therese Sjögran Therese Sjögran Therese Sjögran is a female midfielder for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer and the Swedish Women's National Team. Although her club number is 11, she wears the number 15 for the national team.... |
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CF | 8 | Lotta Schelin Lotta Schelin Charlotta Eva Schelin , usually referred to as Lotta Schelin, is a Swedish football player who currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine... |
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CF | 14 | Josefine Öqvist Josefine Öqvist Josefine "Jossan" Öqvist is a female footballer for Tyresö FF and the Swedish national team. She scored a critical goal at the 86' minute in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals against Canada to put them through to the finals... |
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FW | 20 | Marie Hammarström Marie Hammarström Marie Hammarström , born in Glanshammar, Sweden, is a female football player for KIF Örebro DFF in Sweden and plays as a defender. She represented Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, and scored the decisive goal against France to give her team third place in the tournament.- External links :... |
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MF | 3 | Linda Sembrant Linda Sembrant Linda Sembrant is a Swedish footballer. She currently plays in defence for Tyresö FF and the Sweden women's national football team.-Club career:... |
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Thomas Dennerby Thomas Dennerby Thomas Dennerby, born on August 13, 1959 in Enskede, is a Swedish football coach, currently heading Sweden women's national football team.Dennerby was previously a player in Hammarby IF and Spårvägens IF, as well as the national U21 team. He has also worked as a police officer... |
FRANCE:
Bérangère Sapowicz
Bérangère Sapowicz is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. Sapowicz plays as a goalkeeper and is a member of the France women's national football team having made her debut in 2003...
Corine Franco
Corine Cécile Franco is a French football player who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Franco serves as vice-captain of her club and plays as a physical, yet creative defensive midfielder, often acting as a deep-lying playmaker...
Laura Georges
Laura Stéphanie Georges is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She serves as the first-choice captain of her club and plays primarily as a central defender, but can also be utilized as a defensive midfielder...
Wendie Renard
Wendie Renard is a French football player who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a central defender. Renard is a former women's youth international having played at under-19 and under-20 level...
Sonia Bompastor
Sonia Bompastor is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She primarily plays in the midfield position, preferably on the left side. Bompastor can also play in the left back position...
Sandrine Soubeyrand
Sandrine Soubeyrand is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. Soubeyrand plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team. On 29 October 2009, she earned her record 143rd career international cap in a match...
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Élise Bussaglia
Élise Bussaglia is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team...
Camille Abily
Camille Anne Françoise Abily is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays primarily as an attacking midfielder...
Louisa Necib
Louisa Nécib is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a central attacking midfielder and is described as a "gifted playmaker" who "possesses superb technique". Nécib is also known for her "elegant possession, sublime passing...
Gaëtane Thiney
Gaëtane Iza Laure Thiney is a French football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also operate in the striker position...
Eugénie Le Sommer
Eugénie Anne Claudine Le Sommer is a French football player who plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Le Sommer plays as a creative attacking midfielder, but often plays as a second striker for the France women's national football team. She was awarded the Bronze...
Céline Deville
Céline Nadine Sabine Deville is a French football player who currently plays as goalkeeper for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. Deville also plays for the senior women's national team having made her debut on 9 April 2002 in a friendly match against Australia.-External links:*...
Élodie Thomis
Élodie Ginette Thomis is a French football player who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays either a winger or striker and is described as a player who possesses pace comparable to that of French men's internationals Thierry Henry and Sidney Govou...
Caroline Pizzala
Caroline Pizzala is a French football player who plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a central midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team....
Bruno Bini
Bruno Bini is a former French football player and the current manager of the French women's national team having managed the team since February 2007.-External links:*...
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