2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A

Group A of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup consisted of hosts Canada, China, New Zealand and the Netherlands. Matches were played from 6 to 15 June 2015.

Teams
Draw position Team Confederation Method of
qualification		 Date of
qualification		 Finals
appearance		 Last
appearance		 Previous best
performance		 FIFA Rankings
at start of event
A1 (seed) CanadaCONCACAF* Hosts3 March 20116th2011Fourth place (2003)8
A2 ChinaAFCAFC Women's Asian Cup 3rd place17 May 20146th2007Runners-up (1999)16
A3 New ZealandOFCOFC Women's Nations Cup winners29 October 20144th2011Group stage (1991, 2007, 2011)17
A4 NetherlandsUEFAUEFA play-off winners27 November 20141st——12

Standings
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Canada (H) 3 1 2 0 2 1 +1 5 Advance to knockout stage
2  China 3 1 1 1 3 3 0 4
3  Netherlands 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4
4  New Zealand 3 0 2 1 2 3 −1 2
Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
(H) Hosts

In the round of 16:

Matches

Canada vs China PR
Canada 1–0 China
  • Sinclair 90+2' (pen.)
 Report
Attendance: 53,058[1]
Canada[2]
China PR[2]
GK1Erin McLeod
RB9Josée Bélanger
CB3Kadeisha Buchanan
CB10Lauren Sesselmann
LB15Allysha Chapman
CM11Desiree ScottYellow card 22'downward-facing red arrow 71'
CM22Ashley Lawrence
RW14Melissa Tancredidownward-facing red arrow 77'
LW16Jonelle Filignodownward-facing red arrow 61'
CF12Christine Sinclair (c)
CF13Sophie Schmidt
Substitutions:
MF6Kaylyn Kyleupward-facing green arrow 61'
MF17Jessie Flemingupward-facing green arrow 71'
FW19Adriana Leonupward-facing green arrow 77'
Manager:
John Herdman
GK12Wang Fei
RB5Wu Haiyan (c)
CB14Zhao Rong
CB6Li Dongna
LB2Liu Shanshan
CM19Tan Ruyin
CM23Ren Guixin
RW21Wang Lisidownward-facing red arrow 42'
AM10Li Yingdownward-facing red arrow 62'
LW17Gu Yashadownward-facing red arrow 87'
CF9Wang Shanshan
Substitutions:
MF18Han Pengupward-facing green arrow 42'
MF20Zhang Ruiupward-facing green arrow 62'
MF8Ma Junupward-facing green arrow 87'
Manager:
Hao Wei

Player of the Match:
Sophie Schmidt (Canada)

Assistant referees:
Nataliya Rachynska (Ukraine)
Sanja Rođak-Karšić (Croatia)
Fourth official:
Stéphanie Frappart (France)
Fifth official:
Manuela Nicolosi (France)

New Zealand vs Netherlands
New Zealand 0–1 Netherlands
Report
Attendance: 53,058[3]
Referee: Quetzalli Alvarado (Mexico)
New Zealand[4]
Netherlands[4]
GK1Erin Nayler
RB2Ria Percival
CB6Rebekah Stott
CB5Abby Erceg (c)
LB7Ali Riley
RM16Annalie Longo
CM4Katie Hoyle
LM14Katie Bowendownward-facing red arrow 72'
RF17Hannah Wilkinson
CF9Amber Hearn
LF10Sarah Gregoriusdownward-facing red arrow 67'
Substitutions:
FW8Jasmine Pereiraupward-facing green arrow 67'
MF12Betsy Hassettupward-facing green arrow 72'
Manager:
Tony Readings
GK1Loes Geurts
RB2Desiree van Lunteren
CB3Stefanie van der Gragt
CB4Mandy van den Berg (c)
LB5Petra Hogewoning
RM8Sherida Spitse
CM10Daniëlle van de DonkYellow card 32'
LM6Anouk Dekkerdownward-facing red arrow 84'
RF7Manon Melis
CF9Vivianne Miedemadownward-facing red arrow 81'
LF11Lieke MartensYellow card 64'downward-facing red arrow 90+2'
Substitutions:
FW22Shanice van de Sandenupward-facing green arrow 81'
MF17Tessel Middagupward-facing green arrow 84'
FW19Kirsten van de Venupward-facing green arrow 90+2'
Manager:
Roger Reijners

Player of the Match:
Lieke Martens (Netherlands)

Assistant referees:
Mayte Chávez (Mexico)
Enedina Caudillo (Mexico)
Fourth official:
Melissa Borjas (Honduras)
Fifth official:
Manuela Nicolosi (France)

China PR vs Netherlands
China 1–0 Netherlands
 Report
Attendance: 35,544[5]
Referee: Yeimy Martínez (Colombia)
China[6]
Netherlands[6]
GK12Wang Fei
RB5Wu Haiyan (c)
CB14Zhao Rong
CB6Li Dongna
LB2Liu Shanshan
CM19Tan Ruyin
CM23Ren Guixindownward-facing red arrow 71'
RW21Wang Lisi
AM13Tang Jialidownward-facing red arrow 86'
LW18Han Peng
CF9Wang Shanshandownward-facing red arrow 57'
Substitutions:
FW11Wang Shuangupward-facing green arrow 57'
MF8Ma Junupward-facing green arrow 71'
MF16Lou Jiahuiupward-facing green arrow 86'
Manager:
Hao Wei
GK1Loes Geurts
RB2Desiree van Lunteren
CB3Stefanie van der Gragt
CB4Mandy van den Berg (c)
LB5Petra Hogewoningdownward-facing red arrow 59'
CM17Tessel Middagdownward-facing red arrow 70'
CM10Daniëlle van de Donk
CM8Sherida Spitse
RF7Manon Melis
CF9Vivianne Miedema
LF11Lieke Martens
Substitutions:
DF15Merel van Dongenupward-facing green arrow 59'
DF6Anouk Dekkerupward-facing green arrow 70'
Manager:
Roger Reijners

Player of the Match:
Li Dongna (China PR)

Assistant referees:
Janette Arcanjo (Brazil)
Liliana Bejarano (Bolivia)
Fourth official:
Lucila Venegas (Mexico)
Fifth official:
Loreto Toloza (Chile)

Canada vs New Zealand
Canada 0–0 New Zealand
Report
Attendance: 35,544[7]
Canada[8]
New Zealand[8]
GK1Erin McLeod
RB9Josée Bélanger
CB3Kadeisha Buchanan
CB10Lauren Sesselmanndownward-facing red arrow 68'
LB15Allysha ChapmanYellow card 31'
CM11Desiree Scottdownward-facing red arrow 73'
CM22Ashley Lawrence
RW14Melissa Tancredi
LW16Jonelle Filignodownward-facing red arrow 63'
CF12Christine Sinclair (c)
CF13Sophie Schmidt
Substitutions:
MF6Kaylyn Kyleupward-facing green arrow 63'
MF4Carmelina Moscatoupward-facing green arrow 68'
FW19Adriana Leonupward-facing green arrow 73'
Manager:
John Herdman
GK1Erin Nayler
RB2Ria PercivalYellow card 52'
CB6Rebekah Stott
CB5Abby Erceg (c)
LB7Ali Riley
DM4Katie Hoyle
CM16Annalie Longo
CM12Betsy Hassettdownward-facing red arrow 77'
RF17Hannah Wilkinsondownward-facing red arrow 89'
CF9Amber Hearn
LF10Sarah GregoriusYellow card 71'downward-facing red arrow 80'
Substitutions:
MF14Katie Bowenupward-facing green arrow 77'
MF13Rosie Whiteupward-facing green arrow 80'
FW8Jasmine Pereiraupward-facing green arrow 89'
Manager:
Tony Readings

Player of the Match:
Erin Nayler (New Zealand)

Assistant referees:
Katrin Rafalski (Germany)
Marina Wozniak (Germany)
Fourth official:
Abirami Naidu (Singapore)
Fifth official:
Loreto Toloza (Chile)

Netherlands vs Canada
Netherlands 1–1 Canada
 Report
Attendance: 45,420[9]
Netherlands[10]
Canada[10]
GK1Loes Geurts
RB2Desiree van Lunterendownward-facing red arrow 13'
CB3Stefanie van der GragtYellow card 73'
CB4Mandy van den Berg (c)
LB15Merel van Dongen
CM6Anouk Dekker
CM10Daniëlle van de Donkdownward-facing red arrow 72'
CM8Sherida Spitse
RF7Manon Melis
CF9Vivianne Miedema
LF11Lieke Martens
Substitutions:
DF13Dominique Bloodworthupward-facing green arrow 13'
FW19Kirsten van de Venupward-facing green arrow 72'
Manager:
Roger Reijners
GK1Erin McLeod
RB9Josée BélangerYellow card 72'
CB3Kadeisha Buchanan
CB4Carmelina Moscato
LB15Allysha Chapman
CM17Jessie Flemingdownward-facing red arrow 61'
CM6Kaylyn Kyledownward-facing red arrow 61'
CM22Ashley Lawrence
RF13Sophie Schmidtdownward-facing red arrow 81'
CF12Christine Sinclair (c)
LF19Adriana Leon
Substitutions:
MF11Desiree Scottupward-facing green arrow 61'
FW14Melissa Tancrediupward-facing green arrow 61'
DF7Rhian Wilkinsonupward-facing green arrow 81'
Manager:
John Herdman

Player of the Match:
Manon Melis (Netherlands)

Assistant referees:
Hong Kum-nyo (North Korea)
Kim Kyoung-min (South Korea)
Fourth official:
Teodora Albon (Romania)
Fifth official:
Petruța Iugulescu (Romania)

China PR vs New Zealand
China 2–2 New Zealand
 Report
Attendance: 26,191[11]
China[12]
New Zealand[12]
GK12Wang Fei
RB5Wu Haiyan (c)
CB14Zhao Rong
CB6Li Dongna
LB2Liu ShanshanYellow card 75'
CM19Tan Ruyin
CM23Ren Guixin
RW21Wang Lisidownward-facing red arrow 90+3'
AM13Tang Jialidownward-facing red arrow 72'
LW18Han Pengdownward-facing red arrow 84'
CF9Wang Shanshan
Substitutions:
FW11Wang ShuangYellow card 86'upward-facing green arrow 72'
MF16Lou Jiahuiupward-facing green arrow 84'
FW10Li Yingupward-facing green arrow 90+3'
Manager:
Hao WeiRed card 90+2'[13][14]
GK1Erin Nayler
RB2Ria Percival
CB6Rebekah Stott
CB5Abby Erceg (c)Yellow card 83'
LB7Ali Riley
DM4Katie HoyleYellow card 86'
CM12Betsy Hassettdownward-facing red arrow 46'
CM16Annalie Longo
RF10Sarah Gregoriusdownward-facing red arrow 46'
CF9Amber Hearn
LF17Hannah Wilkinson
Substitutions:
MF13Rosie Whiteupward-facing green arrow 46'downward-facing red arrow 89'
MF14Katie Bowenupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF11Kirsty Yallopupward-facing green arrow 89'
Manager:
Tony Readings

Player of the Match:
Annalie Longo (New Zealand)

Assistant referees:
Katrin Rafalski (Germany)
Marina Wozniak (Germany)
Fourth official:
Abirami Naidu (Singapore)
Fifth official:
Anna Nyström (Sweden)

See also

References
  1. "Match report – Group A – Canada v China PR" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 6 June 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  2. "Tactical Line-up – Canada-China" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 6 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  3. "Match report – Group A – New Zealand v Netherlands" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 6 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 June 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  4. "Tactical Line-up – New Zealand-Netherlands" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 6 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  5. "Match report – Group A – China PR v Netherlands" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  6. "Tactical Line-up – China-Netherlands" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 11 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  7. "Match report – Group A – Canada v New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  8. "Tactical Line-up – Canada-New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 11 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  9. "Match report – Group A – Netherlands v Canada" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  10. "Tactical Line-up – Netherlands-Canada" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 15 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 June 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  11. "Match report – Group A – China PR v New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  12. "Tactical Line-up – China-New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 15 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  13. "Chinese Coach Sent Off..." Paul Friesen, Toronto Sun, 15 June 2015
  14. "Chinese Coach Ejected," Mike Foss, USA Today, 16 June 2015
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.