Footie Girl: Women's World Cup: Day 5

MVNsoccer posted 9/15/2007 from footiegirl.blogspot.com [flag]

Now that's more like it: Canada recovered from the disappointment of their opening game against Norway with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Ghana. Canada took the lead through a header from Christine Sinclair -- now Canada's top scorer at the World Cup -- in the 16th minute, and added three more goals in the second half. In the other Group C game, a late goal from substitute Lisa De Vanna ... [link]

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