Italy, Germany and Brazil pick up victories in Women's World Cup openers

Italy, Germany and Brazil earned wins in their respective opening matches at the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Monday.

Brazilian winger Ary Borges had a first-half brace, heading in a terrific cross from Debinha in the 19th minute and putting home a rebound in the 39th minute.

The Canaries added more flair to start the second half with forward Bia Zaneratto scoring off a back-heel assist in the 48th minute. Borges later earned the first hat trick of this year's Women's World Cup with another header in the 70th minute to wrap up a 4-0 triumph. All six teams that played on Monday have some time off before returning to the pitch. Here is a look at each country's next group games:Group G - Sweden vs. Italy: 3:30 a.m. ET, Saturday, July 29Group F - Panama vs. Jamaica: 8:30 a.m. ET, Saturday, July 29Group H - Germany vs. Colombia: 5:30 a.m. ET, Sunday, July 30

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