2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ hosts Canada opened their preparation for June’s global showpiece in fine fashion, clinching the Four-Nation Women’s Tournament title with three straight victories in Shenzhen, China.
John Herdman’s side opened with a 2-1 triumph over South Korea, before sweeping past Mexico by an identical scoreline. Another 2-1 defeat of hosts China in the closing game saw the Canadians maintain their unblemished record as they got their hands on the trophy for the first time.
“It’s just nice to win something,” a satisfied Herdman told the media following the last match. “I think Canada has been at this tournament five times and tried before to win it and this is the first time we’ve done it. So it’s nice to win things and get that winning feeling across the team.”
The victory against the Chinese came as a timely morale-booster for the Canadians ahead of their match-up against the Steel Roses in the FIFA Women’s World Cup opener on 6 June. All the more impressive was the fashion in which the Canucks played. Canada went a goal behind against first South Korea and then China but on both occasions they rallied to complete comeback wins.
South Korea finished second after wins over China (3-2) and Mexico (2-1), the hosts edging third place from the Mexicans only on goals scored.
January 11th
China 0-0 Mexico
South Korea 1-2 Canada
January 13th
China 2-3 South Korea
Canada 2-1 Mexico
January 15th
China 1-2 Canada
South Korea 2-1 Mexico
Pictured – Canada’s Christine SInclair in Shenzen.
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