For the first 135 minutes of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Marta and Brazil looked average. They won their first match and went into halftime with a 1-0 lead against Norway, but something was just a little bit off with the team. Then, when the second half started, they exploded. They would go on to win that game 3-0 as Marta turned on the style, and Brazil are about to win Group D. If they get a point against Equatorial Guinea the job is done, so the real game to watch is Australia-Norway.
2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Australia Vs. Norway, Brazil Vs. Equatorial Guinea, Group D
Both Norway and Australia lost to Brazil while taking hard-earned wins against Equatorial Guinea, so both sit on three points going into the final game. Norway looked like they were going to have a bit of trouble getting that win when they fell victim to the worst refereeing in the history of the game, but they bounced back to win that game by two goals.
Norway’s attack has looked completely lackluster thus far, while their previously solid defense fell apart against Brazil for a good chunk of the game. Australia have to feel good about their chances of advancing, especially since their superior goal differential means they only need a draw.
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