The Lionesses edge Denmark 1-0 despite a key injury; China, with only 10 players, holds off Haiti for 1-0 victory
SYDNEY — In the end, it was worth the wait.
James, who came off the bench in England’s tight opening win over Haiti, made a quick impression when given her chance from the start against Denmark. She lived up to that billing, being named player of the match against Denmark and bringing a new energy to England’s attack, which has lacked cutting edge in the build up to the World Cup.
Denmark substitute Amalie Vangsgaard went close to scoring a dramatic late equalizer with a header in the final moments of regulation time. A turning point appeared to be an injury to England midfielder Keira Walsh late in the first half. She needed to leave the field on a stretcher after what appeared to be a knee injury.
Forward Wang Shuang scored her first-ever goal at a World Cup in the 74th minute, converting a penalty after VAR adjudged her teammate
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