TORONTO: FIFA Women’s World Cup is entering final stages in Canada with only 8 matches to go out of 52 matches scheduled between 24 teams in Six Groups.
Canada, China PR, Netherlands and New Zealand form Group A; Germany, Norway, Thailand and Cote D’ivoire formed Group B; Japan, Cameron, Switzerland and Exuador formed Group C; USA, Australia, Sweden and Nigera formed Group D; Brazil, Korea Republic, Costa Rica and Spain formed Group E; and lastly France, England, Colombia and Mexico formed Group E.
First Semi Final is already scheduled between the best team of the competition Germany and the toughest defending team USA where Hope Solo is the strongest goal keeper by far in the tournament. Two Quarter finals between Australia and Japan (Match 47) and between England and host Canada are scheduled for today and the winner would be facing winner of First Semifinal in the big match. Here are some facts answered in these questions.
Where are Women’s World Cup matches played?
Matches are played in Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal and Moncton six top notch Canadian cities spread across the Canadian map.
Who are the best players in the tournament?
German player Nadine Kessler is the current FIFA Women’s Ballon d’Or holder but Brazilian player Marta, a five-time FIFA Women’s Player of the year and Swedish player Lotta Schelin make strong contenders for best player. American player Hope Solo is currently the best defending player as a Goal Keeper with 11 saves in Women’s World Cup 2015.
Why astro turf or artificial turf is used for World Cup 2015?
The official FIFA stance on the matter is simple “acknowledges the potential of artificial turf for the development of football. Due to its resistance to weather and more intense use, it qualifies as the best alternative to natural grass.” In short it is to ensure cost and durability despite conditions.
Canada was the only country that bid for World Cup hosting and as it happens 5 out of six venues it has had aritifcial turf already and the last Moncton turf was changed before the tournament began however, Canadians have been irritated about the complaints since most of them come from rival U.S. team.
Is astro turf or artificial turf safe?
Well many concerned have been raised about the turf qualities and possible hazards of this turf. Players are used to of practicing on natural grass which is why the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 has been laden with controversies and statements by players and experts.
Is adtro turf or artificial turf bad for soccer?
Players have been complaining about the change of game quality due to change of turf and many players have stated it very clearly that they would have performed better if it was natural grass others have complained about blisters and performance issues.
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