Our opening group saw things progress as expected, except defending champions Germany were pushed into second place by Spain:
Will 2018 champions France fare better? They look a cut above the other teams in this group, who may well be involved in a tense battle for second place...
France vs Rest of World
France start as they mean to go in, as Saki Kumagai's 3rd-minute cross finds Shanice Van de Sander in acres of space at the far post to tap in. Van de Sanden grabbed her and France's second with a fierce shot from the corner of the box just before the break.
France continued a bombardment of Rest of World's goal - they were to have 37 shots in total - but it took until the 75th minute for their third goal, when Dzsenifer Marozsán's free kick was nodded in by Ada Hegerberg. There was a consolation for Rest of World a minute later, as Tabitha Chawinga's scintillating solo run and finish restored some creditability to the scoreline.
Final score: France 3-1 Rest of World
Player of the match: Dzsenifer Marozsán (FRA)
France vs Rest of World
France start as they mean to go in, as Saki Kumagai's 3rd-minute cross finds Shanice Van de Sander in acres of space at the far post to tap in. Van de Sanden grabbed her and France's second with a fierce shot from the corner of the box just before the break.
France continued a bombardment of Rest of World's goal - they were to have 37 shots in total - but it took until the 75th minute for their third goal, when Dzsenifer Marozsán's free kick was nodded in by Ada Hegerberg. There was a consolation for Rest of World a minute later, as Tabitha Chawinga's scintillating solo run and finish restored some creditability to the scoreline.
Final score: France 3-1 Rest of World
Player of the match: Dzsenifer Marozsán (FRA)
Scotland vs Netherlands
As the 2nd and 3rd seeds in the group met, this was clearly a big clash in the race to qualify. This was a surprisingly open game, and it was the Dutch who struck first in the 37th minute as Joelle Murray missed a header, allowing Renate Jansen to fire a shot from 20 yards that Lee Alexander couldn't keep out.
Scotland tried to get a crucial equaliser, but it looked like they were to be dealt a heavy blow. However, in the 93rd minute Kirsty Howat's deep cross found Hayley Lauder at the far post. Her first effort was saved by Sari van Veenendaal, but Lauder was there to smash the rebound in and earn a point.
Final score: Scotland 1-1 Netherlands
Player of the match: Hayley Lauder (SCO)
As the 2nd and 3rd seeds in the group met, this was clearly a big clash in the race to qualify. This was a surprisingly open game, and it was the Dutch who struck first in the 37th minute as Joelle Murray missed a header, allowing Renate Jansen to fire a shot from 20 yards that Lee Alexander couldn't keep out.
Scotland tried to get a crucial equaliser, but it looked like they were to be dealt a heavy blow. However, in the 93rd minute Kirsty Howat's deep cross found Hayley Lauder at the far post. Her first effort was saved by Sari van Veenendaal, but Lauder was there to smash the rebound in and earn a point.
Final score: Scotland 1-1 Netherlands
Player of the match: Hayley Lauder (SCO)
Netherlands vs France
Netherlands defended bravely against France, but ultimately the pressure told just before half time when Amandine Henry netted with a spectacular 20 yard volley.
Henry wasn't done there, as she found the bottom corner from a similar range just after the break. That quickfire double proved enough for a French victory, which secures their qualification in the quickest possible time.
Final score: Netherlands 0-2 France
Player of the match: Amandine Henry (FRA)
Netherlands defended bravely against France, but ultimately the pressure told just before half time when Amandine Henry netted with a spectacular 20 yard volley.
Henry wasn't done there, as she found the bottom corner from a similar range just after the break. That quickfire double proved enough for a French victory, which secures their qualification in the quickest possible time.
Final score: Netherlands 0-2 France
Player of the match: Amandine Henry (FRA)
Rest of World vs Scotland
Rest of World need a point here to avoid elimination, whilst failure to win would leave Scotland in a tricky position with France to face in their final game. Lauder continued where she left off against Netherlands by heading in Rachel McLauchlan's cross in the 9th minute. The Scottish RB had her second assist just after the half hour mark as her corner was flicked in by Josephine Giard.
This commanding position was extended in the 78th minute as Jo Love put away a penalty, before Shuang Wang's fizzing low shot gave Rest of World a consolation.
Final score: Rest of World 1-3 Scotland
Player of the match: Shuang Wang (ROW)
Rest of World need a point here to avoid elimination, whilst failure to win would leave Scotland in a tricky position with France to face in their final game. Lauder continued where she left off against Netherlands by heading in Rachel McLauchlan's cross in the 9th minute. The Scottish RB had her second assist just after the half hour mark as her corner was flicked in by Josephine Giard.
This commanding position was extended in the 78th minute as Jo Love put away a penalty, before Shuang Wang's fizzing low shot gave Rest of World a consolation.
Final score: Rest of World 1-3 Scotland
Player of the match: Shuang Wang (ROW)
This is the situation with a game to go:
It's now down to whether Scotland can hold on to 2nd spot, or whether Netherlands can overhaul them.
France vs Scotland
Scotland need a point to ensure their qualification, whilst a win would see them pip France to top spot. A defeat coupled with a Dutch win, and Scotland would be reliant on goal difference. They didn't go looking for the win, instead just hoping to keep the score down and put the pressure on Netherlands. They looked to have held out until the break, but in added time Eugénie Le Sommer poked in from point-blank range following a goalmouth scramble.
France extended their lead in the second period when Le Sommer crossed for Van de Sanden to head in. It was enough to earn France a third two-goal win, and leaves Scotland sweating over the remaining match...
Final score: France 2-0 Scotland
Player of the match: Eugénie Le Sommer (FRA)
France vs Scotland
Scotland need a point to ensure their qualification, whilst a win would see them pip France to top spot. A defeat coupled with a Dutch win, and Scotland would be reliant on goal difference. They didn't go looking for the win, instead just hoping to keep the score down and put the pressure on Netherlands. They looked to have held out until the break, but in added time Eugénie Le Sommer poked in from point-blank range following a goalmouth scramble.
France extended their lead in the second period when Le Sommer crossed for Van de Sanden to head in. It was enough to earn France a third two-goal win, and leaves Scotland sweating over the remaining match...
Final score: France 2-0 Scotland
Player of the match: Eugénie Le Sommer (FRA)
Rest of World vs Netherlands
So, a three-goal win would see Netherlands through, whilst a two-goal win would see it come down to goals scored (a 3-1 win and we have a play-off). But they were stunned as Chawinga lashed in a strike from the edge of the box to give Rest of World an early lead.
Netherlands couldn't get level by half time, and they entered a world of trouble when Katie Duncan's wicked free kick bounced off the upright and landed at the feet of Rumi Utsugi to prod in. There was to be no Dutch comeback, and it meant that Rest of World earned their first points of the tournament and consigned Netherlands to bottom spot.
Final score: Rest of World 2-0 Netherlands
Player of the match: Tabitha Chawinga (ROW)
So, a three-goal win would see Netherlands through, whilst a two-goal win would see it come down to goals scored (a 3-1 win and we have a play-off). But they were stunned as Chawinga lashed in a strike from the edge of the box to give Rest of World an early lead.
Netherlands couldn't get level by half time, and they entered a world of trouble when Katie Duncan's wicked free kick bounced off the upright and landed at the feet of Rumi Utsugi to prod in. There was to be no Dutch comeback, and it meant that Rest of World earned their first points of the tournament and consigned Netherlands to bottom spot.
Final score: Rest of World 2-0 Netherlands
Player of the match: Tabitha Chawinga (ROW)
So this is how the table ends:
France's perfect group stage sets up a very enticing quarter final against Germany, whilst Scotland will take on a Spanish side they finished above in qualifying.
Next time we have Group C, with USA and England heavily fancied to qualify.
Next time we have Group C, with USA and England heavily fancied to qualify.