A Japanese midfielder is the surprise leader in the race for the Golden Boot, Sam Kerr says yes for the Denmark game and the own goals are flying in — here are five talking points from the Women's World Cup.
At this Women's World Cup, it's sadly been a regular occurrence.
Later, in the second game of the day, Norway's Ingrid Engen was the culprit, as she stuck her leg out to cut out a cross from the aforementioned Hinata Miyazawa, only to deflect it into her own net to give Japan the lead 1-0.But the unwanted brace means there have now been a record-equalling eight own goals at the tournament, and we've only just started the round of 16!
Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala has scored just once at the Women's World Cup, but England is being warned to take her seriously in the round of 16.
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