REIMS: Surprise package Italy are aiming to emulate Germany and France by topping their group when they face Brazil on Tuesday in an encounter that evokes classic World Cup memories.
The Italians have surpassed all expectations in France and have shone a light on women's football in a country where there are just a fraction of the players that world champions the United States can call upon, despite being a powerhouse in the men's game.Advertisement The Matildas looked dead and buried as they headed towards half-time against Brazil two goals down, but Caitlin Foord's stoppage-time strike sparked an incredible fightback to win 3-2.Norway await the Group C runners-up in the last 16 after Martin Sjogren's side inched past South Korea 2-1 in Reims on Monday, thanks to two penalties, to finish second in Group A.
They face the prospect of a quarter-final against defending champions USA if the Americans top Group F and get through the last 16 as expected.
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