Netherlands 2 Canada 1Reigning European champions the Netherlands secured top spot in Group E at the Women’s World Cup, maintaining their 100 per cent record with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Canada in Reins. Cameroon finished with three points and advanced as one of the best third-placed teams thanks to a last-gasp 2-1 win against New Zealand in Montpellier. Nine minutes after the break Holland then deservedly took the lead, with Montpellier midfielder Dekker heading home an inswinging free-kick from Sherida Spitse from seven yards. But just six minutes later Canada were on level terms, with Sinclair superbly turning home at the far post a teasing low ball into the six-yard box from Ashley Lawrence. Holland will now face 2015 runner-up Japan in Rennes next Tuesday, while Canada take on the winners of Group F, either Sweden or the United States, in Paris on Monday.

Source: The Irish Times June 20, 2019 18:22 UTC