MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Players who reached the knockout round at the Women's World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing for many of them.FIFA designated $30,.
A "nervous" Sweden fought back and struck late on to grab a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women's World Cup opener on Sunday in the Wellington rain. The third-ranked Swedes conjured up the winner in the 90th minute through defender Amanda Ilestedt, much to the relief of their fans in the miserable conditions, AFP said. A goal early in the second half by Hildah Magaia in which she suffered a match-ending injury gave the African champions hope of an upset.
World Cup payout could change the lives of women who participate thegrio.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thegrio.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bigger bonuses could change lives for tiny teams that advance in Women s World Cup riverbender.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from riverbender.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.