Sunday, June 26, 2011

France beats Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup opener

France's Marie-Laure Delie, unseen, is celebrated ...
 SINSHEIM, Germany - The Women's World Cup has opened its three-week showcase, with France beating Nigeria 1-0.
Marie-Laure Delie scored in the 56th minute before a boisterous crowd of more than 25,000 fans at Rhein-Neckar-Arena.
In Sunday's other Group A game, host Germany plays Canada at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, the official opener to the 16-team tournament.
Germany is the two-time defending champion and is looking to become the first nation to win three World Cup titles.

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