FIFA U-17 WOMEN&039;S WORLD CUP – EARLY GOAL SETS UP WIN FOR NIGERIA

WELLINGTON – A sensational goal after just 22 seconds by Soo Adekwagh helped guide Nigeria to a crucial opening 2-1 win over Korea Republic in Group D of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – New Zealand 2008 at Wellington Stadium today. Adekwagh’s spliced shot from 20 metres out was completely misread by Korea Republic…

AUCKLAND – The Young Football Ferns have vowed to quickly re-focus their sights on Denmark after Tuesday’s painful loss to Canada in the opening game of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. While a record crowd for a female sporting event were treated to a pulsating match – with an attacking kiwi side throwing everything…

WELLINGTON – England stormed to the top of Group D with a 3-0 win over Brazil at Wellington Stadium this afternoon in front of 10795 fans. Two goals for Danielle Carter and a lone strike for Lauren Bruton late in the second-half were enough to give England a surprise victory over heavily favoured Brazil. It…

HAMILTON – Japan made their title intentions clear today at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a well deserved 3-2 win over tournament favourites USA at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. It was the first time the USA have lost to Japan in any form of the women’s game and was watched by a crowd…

CHRISTCHURCH – Korea DPR and Ghana produced a vibrant 1-1 draw in the second match in Group B of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup played at QE II Stadium in Christchurch. With Germany too hot to handle for Costa Rica in the earlier match of this double header, all eyes turned to see which…

Colombia and Denmark brought plenty of color and noise to North Harbour Stadium this afternoon as the two sides fought out an intense and exciting 1-1 draw on Match Day Two of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. With 6739 screaming fans in attendance the two sides didn’t disappoint, and the crowd witnessed an exciting…

Germany launched its FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with an emphatic 5-0 trouncing of Costa Rica at QE II Stadium today. Germany were in total control of the match from start to finish as Costa Rica toiled against their European opponents. Lynn Mester got Ralf Peters’ team off to the perfect start on 17…

Germany were the big winners on Match Day 2 of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – New Zealand 2008 after handing Costa Rica a football masterclass in Christchurch this afternoon. Goals to Dzsenifer Marozsan (2), Lynn Mester, Turid Knaak and Tabea Kemme were enough to see Germany home in a one sided fixture at…

In the build-up to every FIFA tournament, regardless of the age level or competition, footballing heavyweights such as Brazil and Germany are invariably classed among the favourites. And though not quite boasting the pedigree of these seasoned campaigners, Ghana are now firmly established in an intriguing sub-group: the dark horses. The very first edition of…

Tipped as one of the potential winners the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup New Zealand 2008, Germany make their bow on Day 2 of the tournament. Lining up against the European champions are Costa Rica, who are entertaining hopes of a surprise win in this, their first-ever match at a FIFA women’s finals. Rounding off…