Off the wire
• Australian stray cat piques curiosity after being found in Northern Ireland  • 1st LD: China's housing market continues to show signs of life  • 1st Ld-Writethru: Chinese mainland removes entry permit requirements for Taiwan residents  • Indian stocks open higher  • Peacekeeping mandate should be practical, feasible: Chinese envoy  • Shooting reported at black church in South Carolina: police  • Asian boom supplies "boundless opportunities" for northern Australia development: Abbott  • Xinhua China news advisory -- June 18  • Chinese securities trader launches largest domestic IPO  • Tokyo stocks fall 0.6 pct. in morning amid Greece fears  
You are here: 　 Home

Brazil gets prefect pass in group after defeating Costa Rica 1-0

Xinhua, June 18, 2015 Adjust font size:

Brazil edged Costa Rica 1-0 here at FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 on Wednesday. The team who had snatched three victories matched to the knockout stage proudly and became the Cup's favorites.

Having already secured first place in Group E, Brazil rested several key players including the legendary Marta in the match.

After wasting countless chances, Raquel Fernandes contributed the only goal for Brazil in the 83rd minute. Receiving the accurate long pass from midfielder Andressa, her shot found the right bottom of the opponent's net.

Marta will lead the team to play against Australia in round of 16 on June 21. They may encounter defending champions Japan in quarterfinals. Endi