FIFA Women's World Cup 2015: Group A - Historical Football Kits

FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Group A

2015 fifa women's world cup poster Hosts Canada were seeded and to the delight of their supporters, topped the group although their path was by no means straightforward. China, who have appeared in six out of seven World Cup finals, and the Netherlands, appearing in the finals for the first time, also qualified for the next stage. New Zealand as usual had easily won the OFC Women's Nations Cup to secure Oceania's slot in the finals.

2015 Overview

Canada

China PR

Canada 1 China PR 0

Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton (53,058)
6 June 2015

When normal time was over the match was headed for a goal-less draw despite Canada dominating. In injury-time, however, Adriana Leon was brought down heavily in the box and Christine Sinclair cooly slotted home from the penalty spot.

New Zealand

Netherlands

New Zealand 0 Netherlands 1

Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton (53,058)
6 June 2015

A superb strike from Lieke Martens in the 33rd minute was enough to settle the match.

China PR

Netherlands

China PR 1 Netherlands 0

Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton (35,544)
11 June 2015

Once again, China were heading for a goal-less draw when a late goal decided the match. This time it was China who benefitted, Wang Lisi scoring the winner in injury time.

Canada

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New Zealand

Canada 0 New Zealand 0

Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton (35,544)
11 June 2015

A severe thunderstorm interrupted the match after five minutes and play was delayed for half-an-hour. The Kiwis had a penalty but Amber Hearn struck the crossbar and the match ended in a draw.

Netherlands

Canada

Netherlands 1 Canada 1

Olympic Stadium, Montreal (45,420)
15 June 2015

Canada took the lead in the tenth minute and looked set for a win but Van de Wen equalised with three minutes to go. The draw in Winnipeg ensured that Canada would finish top of the group while the Dutch also went through as one of the best third place teams.

China PR

New Zealand

China PR 2 New Zealand 2

Winnipeg Stadium (26,191)
15 June 2015

New Zealand took the lead but China were awarded a controversial penalty shortly before the interval and drew level. Wang Sanshan put China ahead on the hour but the Football Ferns fought back to equalise four minutes later. Although they finished strongly, New Zealand could not find the winner and were eliminated.