FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — They dominated from the opening day of the three-week Women's World Cup. Produced sparkling play with a fresh, confident attitude for the lead in Group A.
The Germans? No, the French.
Not Birgit Prinz, the grand dame of World Cup soccer? No, its Louisa Necib of France with the silken touch. Prinz was taken out of the eventual 1-0 win over Nigeria by her coach.
The first week of the tournament has shown the host team won't have a cakewalk to a third straight title. The sellout home crowd may help but can't do the work on the field. Instead, neighboring France has stolen Germany's thunder.
They meet in their final group game on Tuesday with the easiest ride to the final at stake.
The Germans? No, the French.
Not Birgit Prinz, the grand dame of World Cup soccer? No, its Louisa Necib of France with the silken touch. Prinz was taken out of the eventual 1-0 win over Nigeria by her coach.
The first week of the tournament has shown the host team won't have a cakewalk to a third straight title. The sellout home crowd may help but can't do the work on the field. Instead, neighboring France has stolen Germany's thunder.
They meet in their final group game on Tuesday with the easiest ride to the final at stake.
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