4. Germany is the powerhouse we all expected… but even better
Germany didn’t let up on the gas one bit against Ivory Coast in their 10-0 win. Even after winning 5-0 at halftime, the Germans wanted to show the world that they really are a team to be reckoned with. Both Celia Sasic and Anja Mittag scored hat-tricks before anyone else on the team scored. Well now we know they can produce goals and victories without FIFA footballer of the year Nadine Kessler.
3. The U.S.A may have played jittery, but are still a team to watch
The first 20 minutes or so of the U.S./Australia match seemed to be filled with nerves for the Americans. Australia pushed a lot at the beginning, causing Hope Solo to make some very critical and impressive saves. Surprisingly, the United States played even better once Australia evened the score to 1-1 in the first half. The Stars and Stripes definitely have some tweaking to do, especially on the flanks. They play the biggest game in their group stage against Sweden on Friday.
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