AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — England won Group B with a 2-0 win over Japan on Tuesday to reach the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals.
After a lackluster first two games, England was spectacular in its decisive match.
Fifteen minutes in, Sophie Bradley sent a deep ball from her half of the field toward Ellen White. The forward spotted goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori off her line, let the ball bounce once and lobbed it over Kaihori from 21 yards.
In the 66th minute, Rachel Unitt shrugged off several defenders to set up substitute forward Rachel Yankey for a delicate chip shot and the insurance goal.
