Thrilling Showdown: Amalie Vangsgaard's Last-Minute Header Secures Denmark's Triumph in Women's World Cup Opener
Denmark secure a triumphant start to their Women's World Cup journey with a thrilling 1-0 victory against China, as Amalie Vangsgaard's late header seals the deal in a captivating match at Perth Oval
Denmark secured a triumphant start to their inaugural Women's World Cup campaign since 2007 as substitute Amalie Vangsgaard scored a decisive last-gasp goal. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, introduced only five minutes prior, expertly converted a long-range header from a corner taken by Pernille Harder, ultimately ending the stalemate in the 90th minute.
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In her World Cup debut, Harder proved to be a dominant force upfront for Denmark, who had control of the ball but struggled to create scoring opportunities.
The first true chance to score in the messy match occurred in the 52nd minute, when Denmark's Josefine Hasbo missed a header in front of an empty net, allowing China to escape.
After bringing forward Wang Shuang, the reigning Asian champions played with increased urgency. However, they came dangerously close to conceding an own goal in the 76th minute when skipper Wang Shanshan's clearing header narrowly missed the post.
Following their 1-0 victory over Haiti in Brisbane, England is now tied with Denmark for the top spot in Group D. Denmark's upcoming match in Sydney on Friday will be against the European champions, while China will face off against Haiti in Adelaide.
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What is the schedule?
Since 2007, Denmark has not participated in the Women's World Cup. The group stage, which runs for a duration of two weeks, will conclude on August 3. Following this, the group winners and runners-up will advance to the round of 16, scheduled to take place from August 5 until August 8.The quarter-finals are set to take place on August 11 and 12 in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, and Sydney. Following these matches, the first semi-final will be held in Auckland on August 15, and the second semi-final will occur on August 16 at Accor Stadium in Sydney. The final will then be held at the same stadium on August 20.
A third-place play-off will be played the day before the final on August 19 in Brisbane.
