AFP, Vancouver :
Brazil and France will be eyeing the last 16 going into Saturday’s second round of group games at the Women’s World Cup.
Brazil started their campaign in style with star striker Marta claiming a record 15th World Cup goal in their 2-0 win over South Korea-a game in which 37-year-old team-mate Formiga became the oldest-ever goalscorer in the tournament.
Midfielder Formiga believes the Brazilians-runners-up in 2007 — can go all the way this year and win the world title for the first time.
“We really believe we can do it this time,” Formiga told FIFA.com.
“It’s my last World Cup and my dream is to take the trophy back to Brazil at long last.
“When you have a dream, you have to put everything you have into making it happen.”
Brazil are top of Group E with three points and take on Spain in Montreal on Saturday.
The Spanish, competing in their first World Cup, were held 1-1 by Costa Rica in their opener. South Korea, beaten by the Brazilians, play Costa Rica.
Group F leaders France play Colombia who drew with Mexico in their opener, while England desperately search for their first points after losing 1-0 to France.
France striker Elodie Thomas admitted the win over long-time European rivals England was important for morale.
“It was a very important win,” said the Lyon forward.
“We didn’t all have a good match but there is always a little stress before the first game and now we’re on our way.
“These are three points that we’re very happy to have because Colombia and Mexico aren’t bad teams.
Brazil and France will be eyeing the last 16 going into Saturday’s second round of group games at the Women’s World Cup.
Brazil started their campaign in style with star striker Marta claiming a record 15th World Cup goal in their 2-0 win over South Korea-a game in which 37-year-old team-mate Formiga became the oldest-ever goalscorer in the tournament.
Midfielder Formiga believes the Brazilians-runners-up in 2007 — can go all the way this year and win the world title for the first time.
“We really believe we can do it this time,” Formiga told FIFA.com.
“It’s my last World Cup and my dream is to take the trophy back to Brazil at long last.
“When you have a dream, you have to put everything you have into making it happen.”
Brazil are top of Group E with three points and take on Spain in Montreal on Saturday.
The Spanish, competing in their first World Cup, were held 1-1 by Costa Rica in their opener. South Korea, beaten by the Brazilians, play Costa Rica.
Group F leaders France play Colombia who drew with Mexico in their opener, while England desperately search for their first points after losing 1-0 to France.
France striker Elodie Thomas admitted the win over long-time European rivals England was important for morale.
“It was a very important win,” said the Lyon forward.
“We didn’t all have a good match but there is always a little stress before the first game and now we’re on our way.
“These are three points that we’re very happy to have because Colombia and Mexico aren’t bad teams.
