Soccer - Chile primed for baptism of fire in France

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(Reuters) - Chile head to their first women's World Cup after a dismal run but the Chilenas, who face Sweden and the United States in their first two games, are adamant they are not going to France just to make up the numbers.

They have not won any of their five matches this year, with their last outing a 7-0 hammering by the Netherlands in April.

Chile have been handed a mammoth task, kicking off their campaign against 2003 World Cup runners-up Sweden before playing world champions the U.S. and Thailand. "I think in general we need to be stronger up front and take out chances," she said."But we need to be tight at the back too." Three of their recent losses were against fellow qualifiers Italy and Jamaica and all were by a single goal.

 

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