Which team will win the FIFA Women's World Cup 2007?
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I wonder how prices will change if the US doesn’t come out quickly against North Korea tomorrow.
Japan 1, Argentina 0 — FIFA.com: Just as against England in their opening fixture, Japan left it late…
“I’ve definitely seen them play better,” said Sweden captain and three-time FIFA Women’s World Cup veteran Victoria Svensson about the new-look Americans. “Six or seven years ago, with Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy in the team, they would try to play the ball on the ground a lot more and pull teams apart that way… Now they just try to bang it up to Abby (Wambach).”
Of course: USA 2, Sweden 0. (And the FIFA.com story headline: “Wambach class defeats Sweden.”)
USA will play England and North Korea takes on Germany in the next round.
From Group D, Brazil wins the group, but the second slot is open for China or Denmark, and even New Zealand has a slim chance.
Eight teams left and USA remains the favorite here. Maybe picking the second place team would have been more exciting?
NOTE: As teams are knocked out of the competition I will try to close out the contracts within 12 hours or so of the end of the game.
On the Soccer Insider blog , Steven Goff noted:
“Scurry – who started in the 1996 and 2004 Olympics, as well as the 1995, 1999 and 2003 World Cups – has not played a full 90 minutes since facing Brazil in a friendly in June. She has had some of the best performances of her career against Brazil, including the 1999 World Cup semifinals and 2004 Olympic gold medal game. Solo has never faced Brazil.”
Meanwhile, from FIFA.com, Brazil Duo Out for Revenge
Brazil-vs.-Germany for the final. Brazil has rapidly turned into the favorite here against Germany, at least in the post-match excitement.
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Background information
Which of the 16 qualifying teams will win the FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007?
Teams not surviving the group stage will be cashed out at zero at the end of the group stage. The market will remain open until just before the final match begins.
Germany
FIFA.com: “As the reigning world and European champions, Germany will travel to the FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007 with high hopes of retaining their title.”
England
FIFA.com: “It was way back in 1895 when the first recorded women’s football match took place in England. Exactly 100 years later, the country’s women played in their first FIFA Women’s World Cup finals.”
Japan
FIFA.com: “The progress of the women’s game in Japan has benefited greatly from an aggressive long-term development policy.”
Argentina
FIFA.com: “Women’s football in South America has never enjoyed the same level of popularity or success as that of the men. Indeed, to date only Brazil have had any measure of success in competing with the game’s leading nations. However, all that could be about to change….”
Sweden
FIFA.com: “One of the strongest nations in women’s football, Sweden have qualified for the finals of every FIFA Women’s World Cup.”
United States
FIFA.com: “Sure to be among the favourites, the USA – participants at every previous FIFA Women’s world finals and winners in 1991 and on home soil in 1999 – roared their way to China 2007 as champions of CONCACAF.”
Nigeria
FIFA.com: “Nigeria has long dominated the women’s football scene in Africa, but they now have their sights set on making their mark on the global stage.”
Korea DPR
FIFA.com: “Korea DPR’s women enjoyed decidedly mixed fortunes in 2006.”
Norway
FIFA.com: “One of the traditional powerhouses in the women’s game, Norway have claimed every major title going.”
Australia
FIFA.com: “With three separate FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances behind them – in 1995, 1999 and 2003 – they are veritable tournament veterans….”
Canada
FIFA.com: “With an approach based on physical strength and quick-fire attacking, the no-nonsense Canucks will be a side to watch once hostilities commence in China.”
Ghana
FIFA.com: “This year sees Ghana’s Black Queens head to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for a third successive time, but still very much in the role of Africa’s second force.”
Brazil
FIFA.com: “…just like their counterparts in the men’s game, they have constantly wowed spectators across the globe with their entertaining, skillful football.”
China PR
FIFA.com: “The recent successes were a timely boost to the team that, despite a history dominance, is in a period of profound transition. It is also a good omen for the side as they head into the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup where they are expected to achieve big things as hosts.”
Denmark
FIFA.com: “What is guaranteed is that they will be looking to improve on their recent record at the FIFA Women’s World Cup when they arrive in the Far East.”
New Zealand
FIFA.com: “These are heady times for football in New Zealand, with the senior women following in the footsteps of the men’s U-17 and U-20 sides by qualifying for a FIFA World Cup this year.”