FRANCE 2019: CANADA vs NEW ZEALAND PREVIEW

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CanadaCAN

1

LABBÉ

(GK)

3

BUCHANAN

4

ZADORSKY

8

RIVIERE

10

LAWRENCE

11

SCOTT

12

SINCLAIR

(C)

13

SCHMIDT

15

PRINCE

16

BECKIE

17

FLEMING

New ZealandNZL

1

NAYLER

(GK)

2

PERCIVAL

4

BOTT

6

STOTT

7

RILEY

(C)

8

ERCEG

11

GREGORIUS

12

HASSETT

13

WHITE

14

BOWEN

22

Canada can qualify for the last 16 if they beat New Zealand

Riviere starts for Canada; Sermanni names unchanged Ferns XI

Opening matches: CAN-CAM, NZL-NED

14:26 15/06

CAN

Mona Yeganegi

The Canada warm-up is in full swing as the final preparations are made for the big game.

14:21 15/06

Flying the flag

Fans young and old are savouring this FIFA Women's World Cup.

14:18 15/06

NZL

Brendan Bradford

As the Football Ferns take to the field for their warm-up, family and friends take their seats in the stands. Ria Percival’s dad is representing!

14:17 15/06

Weather watch 

It's been stormy for much of the day but the sun has popped its head out in the build-up to kick-off.

14:13 15/06

Dutch set the pace

The Netherlands have opened up a lead on Canada after that victory over Cameroon earlier. Can the North Americans win to join the Dutch at the summit of Group D and add their names to the last-16 line-up?

Group E

	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-	Pts
Netherlands NED	2	2	0	0	4	1	3	6
Canada CAN	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3
New Zealand NZL	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0
Cameroon CMR	2	0	0	2	1	4	-3	0

14:03 15/06

NZL

Brendan Bradford

Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni is keeping the same starting 11 that played against the Netherlands on Tuesday, but there is a slight tweak to the formation. Liv Chance, who made her World Cup debut on the left wing a few days ago, will start on the right. Betsy Hassett moves from the right wing to the left.

14:02 15/06

Canada

Line-ups

New Zealand

• 1

  LABBÉ
• 3

  BUCHANAN
• 4

  ZADORSKY
• 8

  RIVIERE
• 10

  LAWRENCE
• 11

  SCOTT
• 12

  SINCLAIR
• 13

  SCHMIDT
• 15

  PRINCE
• 16

  BECKIE
• 17

  FLEMING

• 1

  NAYLER
• 2

  PERCIVAL
• 4

  BOTT
• 6

  STOTT
• 7

  RILEY
• 8

  ERCEG
• 11

  GREGORIUS
• 12

  HASSETT
• 13

  WHITE
• 14

  BOWEN
• 22

  CHANCE

• 1

  Stephanie LABBE
• 3

  Kadeisha BUCHANAN
• 4

  Shelina ZADORSKY
• 8

  Jayde RIVIERE
• 10

  Ashley LAWRENCE
• 11

  Desiree SCOTT
• 12

  Christine SINCLAIR
• 13

  Sophie SCHMIDT
• 15

  Nichelle PRINCE
• 16

  Janine BECKIE
• 17

  Jessie FLEMING

• 1

  Erin NAYLER
• 2

  Ria PERCIVAL
• 4

  C.J. BOTT
• 6

  Rebekah STOTT
• 7

  Ali RILEY
• 8

  Abby ERCEG
• 11

  Sarah GREGORIUS
• 12

  Betsy HASSETT
• 13

  Rosie WHITE
• 14

  Katie BOWEN
• 22

  Olivia CHANCE

4-4-2 4-4-2

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14:02 15/06

Match info

Stade des Alpes, Grenoble

19 °C

Rain

79% Humidity

Referee Assistant Referee 1 Assistant Referee 2 Fourth official Video Assistant Referee Fifth official Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 Assistant Video Assistant Referee 3 Reserve Assistant Referee

Referee

YAMASHITA Yoshimi (JPN)

Assistant Referee 1:

TESHIROGI Naomi (JPN)

Assistant Referee 2:

BOZONO Makoto (JPN)

Fourth official:

Kate JACEWICZ (AUS)

Video Assistant Referee:

Jose Maria SANCHEZ (ESP)

Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1:

Kathryn NESBITT (USA)

Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2:

GIL Pawel (POL)

Reserve Assistant Referee:

RODAK Sanja (CRO)

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14:01 15/06

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14:00 15/06

14:00 15/06

Even the great

Even Pellerud is the only coach to have led teams into the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-finals on three occasions. Having guided Norway to silver and gold in its first two editions, he masterminded victories over Japan and China PR which saw Canada reach the last four for the first and only time in 2003.

13:58 15/06

CAN

Mona Yeganegi

Some changes to the Canada line-up, with Jade Riviere - one of the youngest members of the team - coming into the side and Ashley Lawrence replacing Allysha Chapman. The forward and midfield remains largely unchanged, with captain Christine Sinclair and Jessie Fleming at the forefront of a 4-4-2 formation.

13:52 15/06

Flashback to 2011

We looked back to when New Zealand won their first Women's World Cup point with an amazing comeback - and celebrated as only they know how.

When history was marked with a Haka 

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13:48 15/06

Flashback to 2011

We looked back to when New Zealand won their first Women's World Cup point with an amazing comeback - and celebrated as only they know how.

When history was marked with a Haka 

Read more


When history was marked with a Haka  Read more

13:48 15/06

Flashback to 2011

We looked back to when New Zealand won their first Women's World Cup point with an amazing comeback - and celebrated as only they know how.

When history was marked with a Haka 

Read more

13:45 15/06

Little but loud

They may be little, but they're certainly loud in their support of Canada and Rebecca Quinn. She could almost hear their cheers from Toronto in Grenoble!


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13:30 15/06

333 not out

Canada haven’t conceded in 333 minutes and have let in just one goal in their last nine games, despite facing the likes of England, Norway, Spain and Sweden.

13:28 15/06

Leaden skies

It's dark and grey in Grenoble. But we have an intriguing game in store and the Netherlands have set a standard for these teams to aspire to this evening.

13:26 15/06

Focused and fired up

Can Christine Sinclair edge closer to that scoring record today and fire Canada into the last 16?

13:24 15/06

NZL

Brendan Bradford

New Zealand have arrived too. Can the Football Ferns get the result they need?


Can the Football Ferns get the result they need?

13:23 15/06

Sermanni confident

The New Zealand coach believes his players have bounced back from that demoralising defeat to the Netherlands.

13:23 15/06

CAN

Mona Yeganegi

Canada have arrived at the Stade des Alpes. Kick-off is drawing ever closer.
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13:11 15/06

Honours even

There was nothing to separate these two teams when they met at Canada 2015.

12:49 15/06

A positive example

Ashley Lawrence is determined that she and her Canada team-mates show youngsters in the country that they can achieve their dreams.

12:34 15/06

CAN

Mona Yeganegi

The sun has come out in Grenoble! 

12:31 15/06

Canadian match-winner

Kadeisha Buchanan, who headed the only goal in Canada's opening-match win over Cameroon, spoke to us ahead of the tournament to reflect on how she has changed since her award-winning campaign four years ago.

Buchanan: I’ve learned a lot since 2015

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12:25 15/06

Skies clearing

The weather is improving as the clock ticks down to kick-off in Grenoble.

12:21 15/06

Aiming for Abby

Christine Sinclair is just three goals from equalling Abby Wambach's all-time international scoring record. Here, the USA legend talked us through her most famous Women's World Cup goal.

12:08 15/06

The story so far

Two game, two goals and very different emotions for Canada and New Zealand. Their opening matches at France 2019 offered a reminder of how narrow the margins are at this level. 

12:03 15/06

CAN

Mona Yeganegi

The player escorts are ready ahead of the big match. These little fans are very excited for their big moment.


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13:11 15/06

Honours even

There was nothing to separate these two teams when they met at Canada 2015.

12:49 15/06

A positive example

Ashley Lawrence is determined that she and her Canada team-mates show youngsters in the country that they can achieve their dreams.

12:34 15/06

CAN

Mona Yeganegi

The sun has come out in Grenoble! 

12:31 15/06

Canadian match-winner

Kadeisha Buchanan, who headed the only goal in Canada's opening-match win over Cameroon, spoke to us ahead of the tournament to reflect on how she has changed since her award-winning campaign four years ago.

Buchanan: I’ve learned a lot since 2015

Read more

12:25 15/06

Skies clearing

The weather is improving as the clock ticks down to kick-off in Grenoble.

12:21 15/06

Aiming for Abby

Christine Sinclair is just three goals from equalling Abby Wambach's all-time international scoring record. Here, the USA legend talked us through her most famous Women's World Cup goal.

12:08 15/06

The story so far

Two game, two goals and very different emotions for Canada and New Zealand. Their opening matches at France 2019 offered a reminder of how narrow the margins are at this level. 

12:03 15/06

CAN

Mona Yeganegi

The player escorts are ready ahead of the big match. These little fans are very excited for their big moment..

11:53 15/06

Ex-coach speaks

John Herdman told us why he sees New Zealand as a "team for the future" and Canada as title contenders at France 2019.

Herdman reflects as former teams face France duel

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11:52 15/06

CAN

Mona Yeganegi

The stage is set at the Stade des Alpes! 

11:33 15/06

Family affair

So many of these players' stories are underpinned by the support of loved ones, and New Zealand star Katie Bowen is no exception.

11:21 15/06

1999 inspiration

Christine Sinclair shares her memories of watching the legendary 1999 Women's World Cup final and the impact it had on her.

10:55 15/06

CAN

Mona Yeganegi

"Age is not a factor. If you are good enough, you are old enough," said Jordyn Huitema. Still just 18, she is making a big name for herself with Canada.

10:47 15/06

Reason to believe

Ali Riley says that, while they lost against the Netherlands, New Zealand's fine performance is evidence of the progress they have made at this level.

10:45 15/06

Dutch heading through

The Netherlands are now 3-1 up on Cameroon, heading to the top of Group E and through to the last 16 at France 2019.

Follow the conclusion to the game in our Match Blog. 

10:27 15/06

Ferns favourite

The daughter of team doctor Alyse Cameron has fast become the most popular member of New Zealand's squad at France 2019.

New Zealand's 11-month-old squad member

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