Opening week highlights from the Women's World Cup

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We take a look at the key moments from an action packed week which saw nine of our Parisians taking the field on the big stage in France.

How did our Parisians fare during the first seven days?

France 4-0 South Korea, Parc des Princes, Paris (Friday, June 7)

The French began their World Cup campaign against South Korea, winning 4-0 at the Parc des Princes, with Diani starting the game and her teammates Ève Périsset and Grace Geyoro coming off the bench.

Catch up:

Match report

Highlights

 

Germany 1-0 China, Roazhon Park, Rennes (Saturday, June 8)

The following day, Parisian new signing Sarah Däbritz from Germany was victorious against second half sub Wang Shuang's China. 

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Match report 

Highlights

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Arbeitssieg im Auftaktspiel 💪🏼 WIR #imteam #allezmaximal #dazn

A post shared by Sara Däbritz (@sara.daebritz13) on Jun 8, 2019 at 8:43am PDT

 

Spain 3-1 South Africa, Stade Océane, Le Havre (Saturday, June 8)

Later that day, Paris Saint-Germain’s Irene Paredes was victorious against South Africa, starting in central defense. 

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Match report

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Empezar ganando es importante, y ya lo hemos conseguido. ¡¡Ahora a por más!! #FIFAWWC2019

A post shared by Irene Paredes (@ireneparedes4) on Jun 9, 2019 at 1:17am PDT

 

Brazil 3-0 Jamaica, Stade des Aples, Grenoble (Sunday, June 9)

The following day, Paris Saint-Germain captain, Formiga started in the midfield in Brazil’s victory, becoming the oldest ever player at a World Cup as well as playing her seventh ever World Cup, becoming the first ever player to accomplish that feat. 

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Match report 

Highlights

 

Canada 1-0 Cameroon, Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier (Monday, June 10)

Number 10, Ashley Lawrence started at right-back in Canada’s victory against Cameroon, with Parisian new signing Jordyn Huitema remaining as an unused substitute. 

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Match report 

Highlights

 A delighted victorious Lawrence gives her match report

 

Sweden 2-0 Chile, Roazhon Park, Rennes (Tuesday, June 11)

Two Parisians faced off against each other, with Sweden’s Hana Glas coming out victorious against Chilean goalkeeper Claudia Endler.  

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Match report

Highlights

 

Germany 1-0 Spain, Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes (Wednesday, June 12)

New signing Sara Däbritz scored a rebound goal in the 42nd minute to seal a 1-0 victory against Irene Parades’ Spain side, who remain in 2nd place after their victory in their opening game against South Africa. 

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Match report 

Highlights 

 

France 2-1 Norway, Stade de Nice, Nice (Wednesday, June 12)

Parisian star Kadidiatou Diani played the full 90 minutes in France’s tight game against a strong Norway side, which saw two Paris Saint-Germain players Ève Périsset and Grace Geyoro remain as unused substitutions. 

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Match report

Highlights

 

Australia 3-2 Brazil, Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier (Thursday, June 13)

Formiga, who will miss the next game due to suspension after receiving a another yellow card, came off in the 2nd half as her Brazil side lost 3-2 to Australia. 

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Match report

Highlights

 

China 1-0 South Africa, Parc des Princes, Paris (Thursday, June 13)

Wang Shuang’s China came out victorious against South Africa in what was a crucial game in their hopes of qualifying through Group B.

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Match report

Highlights 

 

How the football world reacted to the opening week:

Our very own captain, Formiga, was talked about all over media over the weekend as she not only played in her seventh World Cup, which has never been done in soccer history, but also became the oldest player in World Cup history.

 

Another special moment from the weekend was Trinoneus Bazela’s video of the women’s South African team arriving at the airport, showing their passion and team unity as they sing songs and dance together.

 

In addition to these special moments thus far, the viewership in the World Cup has seen record numbers, with the French women’s team record 9.8 million views on TF1 for the opening game, France vs South Korea. In addition to this, the BBC reported that the England versus Scotland game drew record numbers as well, breaking the UK viewing record for women’s football.

 

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