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 ofqualification Date ofqualification Finalsappearance Lastappearance Previous bestperformance FIFA Rankingsat start of event A1 (seed) CONCACAF * Hosts 3 March 2011 6th 2011 Fourth place (2003) 8 A2 AFC AFC Women's Asian Cup 3rd place 17 May 2014 6th 2007 Runners-up (1999) 16 A3 OFC OFC Women's Nations Cup winners 29 October 2014 4th 2011 Group stage (1991, 2007, 2011) 17 A4 UEFA UEFA play-off winners 27 November 2014 1st — — 12

Standings

In the round of 16: Canada advanced to play Switzerland (third-placed team of Group C). China PR advanced to play Cameroon (runner-up of Group C). Netherlands (as one of the four best third-placed teams) advanced to play Japan (winner of Group C).

Matches

Canada vs China PR

GK 1 Erin McLeodRB 9 Josée BélangerCB 3 Kadeisha BuchananCB 10 Lauren SesselmannLB 15 Allysha ChapmanCM 11 Desiree Scott CM 22 Ashley LawrenceRW 14 Melissa Tancredi LW 16 Jonelle Filigno CF 12 Christine Sinclair (c)CF 13 Sophie SchmidtSubstitutions:MF 6 Kaylyn Kyle MF 17 Jessie Fleming FW 19 Adriana Leon Manager: John Herdman GK 12 Wang FeiRB 5 Wu Haiyan (c)CB 14 Zhao RongCB 6 Li DongnaLB 2 Liu ShanshanCM 19 Tan RuyinCM 23 Ren GuixinRW 21 Wang Lisi AM 10 Li Ying LW 17 Gu Yasha CF 9 Wang ShanshanSubstitutions:MF 18 Han Peng MF 20 Zhang Rui MF 8 Ma Jun 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

GK 1 Erin NaylerRB 2 Ria PercivalCB 6 Rebekah StottCB 5 Abby Erceg (c)LB 7 Ali RileyCM 4 Katie HoyleCM 14 Katie Bowen RW 10 Sarah Gregorius AM 16 Annalie LongoLW 9 Amber HearnCF 17 Hannah WilkinsonSubstitutions:FW 8 Jasmine Pereira MF 12 Betsy Hassett Manager: Tony Readings GK 1 Loes GeurtsRB 2 Desiree van LunterenCB 3 Stefanie van der GragtCB 4 Mandy van den Berg (c)LB 5 Petra HogewoningRM 8 Sherida SpitseCM 10 Daniëlle van de Donk LM 6 Anouk Dekker RF 7 Manon MelisCF 9 Vivianne Miedema LF 11 Lieke Martens Substitutions:FW 22 Shanice van de Sanden MF 17 Tessel Middag FW 19 Kirsten van de Ven 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

GK 12 Wang FeiRB 5 Wu Haiyan (c)CB 14 Zhao RongCB 6 Li DongnaLB 2 Liu ShanshanCM 19 Tan RuyinCM 23 Ren Guixin RW 21 Wang LisiAM 13 Tang Jiali LW 18 Han PengCF 9 Wang Shanshan Substitutions:FW 11 Wang Shuang MF 8 Ma Jun MF 16 Lou Jiahui Manager:Hao Wei GK 1 Loes GeurtsRB 2 Desiree van LunterenCB 3 Stefanie van der GragtCB 4 Mandy van den Berg (c)LB 5 Petra Hogewoning CM 17 Tessel Middag CM 10 Daniëlle van de DonkCM 8 Sherida SpitseRF 7 Manon MelisCF 9 Vivianne MiedemaLF 11 Lieke MartensSubstitutions:DF 15 Merel van Dongen DF 6 Anouk Dekker 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

GK 1 Erin McLeodRB 9 Josée BélangerCB 3 Kadeisha BuchananCB 10 Lauren Sesselmann LB 15 Allysha Chapman CM 11 Desiree Scott CM 22 Ashley LawrenceRW 14 Melissa TancrediLW 16 Jonelle Filigno CF 12 Christine Sinclair (c)CF 13 Sophie SchmidtSubstitutions:MF 6 Kaylyn Kyle MF 4 Carmelina Moscato FW 19 Adriana Leon Manager: John Herdman GK 1 Erin NaylerRB 2 Ria Percival CB 6 Rebekah StottCB 5 Abby Erceg (c)LB 7 Ali RileyDM 4 Katie HoyleCM 12 Betsy Hassett CM 16 Annalie LongoRF 10 Sarah Gregorius CF 17 Hannah Wilkinson LF 9 Amber HearnSubstitutions:MF 14 Katie Bowen MF 13 Rosie White FW 8 Jasmine Pereira 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

GK 1 Loes GeurtsRB 2 Desiree van Lunteren CB 3 Stefanie van der Gragt CB 4 Mandy van den Berg (c)LB 15 Merel van DongenCM 6 Anouk DekkerCM 10 Daniëlle van de Donk CM 8 Sherida SpitseRF 7 Manon MelisCF 9 Vivianne MiedemaLF 11 Lieke MartensSubstitutions:DF 13 Dominique Bloodworth FW 19 Kirsten van de Ven Manager:Roger Reijners GK 1 Erin McLeodRB 9 Josée Bélanger CB 3 Kadeisha BuchananCB 4 Carmelina MoscatoLB 15 Allysha ChapmanCM 17 Jessie Fleming CM 6 Kaylyn Kyle CM 22 Ashley LawrenceRF 13 Sophie Schmidt CF 12 Christine Sinclair (c)LF 19 Adriana LeonSubstitutions:MF 11 Desiree Scott FW 14 Melissa Tancredi DF 7 Rhian Wilkinson 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

GK 12 Wang FeiRB 5 Wu Haiyan (c)CB 14 Zhao RongCB 6 Li DongnaLB 2 Liu Shanshan CM 19 Tan RuyinCM 23 Ren GuixinRW 21 Wang Lisi AM 13 Tang Jiali LW 18 Han Peng CF 9 Wang ShanshanSubstitutions:FW 11 Wang Shuang MF 16 Lou Jiahui FW 10 Li Ying Manager:Hao Wei "Chinese Coach Sent Off..." Paul Friesen, Toronto Sun, 15 June 2015"Chinese Coach Ejected," Mike Foss, USA Today, 16 June 2015 GK 1 Erin NaylerRB 2 Ria PercivalCB 6 Rebekah StottCB 5 Abby Erceg (c) LB 7 Ali RileyDM 4 Katie Hoyle CM 12 Betsy Hassett CM 16 Annalie LongoRF 10 Sarah Gregorius CF 17 Hannah WilkinsonLF 9 Amber HearnSubstitutions:MF 13 Rosie White MF 14 Katie Bowen MF 11 Kirsty Yallop 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)

2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Group A

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