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WORLD FOOTBALL

    Women's World Cup Results 2019: Group Scores and Saturday Twitter Reaction

    Rob Blanchette@@_Rob_BX.com LogoFeatured ColumnistJune 15, 2019

    Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema celebrates after scoring her side's 3rd goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the Netherlands and Cameroon at the Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes, France, Saturday, June 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
    Michel Spingler/Associated Press

    The Netherlands defeated Cameroon 3-1 in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup on Saturday.

    Oranje booked their spot in the next phase after winning a second match in Group E.

    Canada Join the Dutch in the next stage after a 2-0 win against New Zealand

                                           

    Saturday's Group E Results

    Netherlands 3-1 Cameroon

    Canada 2-0 New Zealand

                         

    Cameroon gave an attacking performance as they attempted to take points off the Netherlands, but Sarina Wiegman's team were clinical in the vital moments.

    It became a special day for Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema, who broke her country's overall goalscoring record with a brace.

    OptaJohan hailed the 22-year-old's achievement:

    OptaJohan @OptaJohan

    60 - Vivianne Miedema scored her 60th goal for the Netherlands Women's team and is now the all-time top goal scorer of @oranjevrouwen. Legendary. #NED https://t.co/ooT1nWyJUw

    Miedema launched herself to convert a diving header after 41 minutes, but it took Cameroon only two minutes to equalise through Gabrielle Onguene.

    Onguene burst through the Dutch lines and finished her chance past goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal.

    The Netherlands stepped on the gas after the interval and quickly regained the lead.

    Dominique Bloodworth smashed her opportunity home after initially missing her shot just three minutes into the second half.

    Alain Djeumfa's team did not lose heart at falling behind twice and continued to test their opponents until the third goal for the Dutch.

    Miedema was clinical as she dribbled into the box with five minutes remaining, and the Arsenal player finished to win the points and claim her goalscoring record.

    Football writer Tim Stillman explained Miedema's transformation into a goal machine:

    Tim Stillman @Stillberto

    Viv came into the national team as a number 10 and only started playing as a 9 because #NED lacked good centre forwards...

    The Dutch advance with a game to spare, and Canada responded with a 2-0 victory against New Zealand.

    Kenneth Heiner-Moller's side were clearly dominant, and skipped to the three points with ease.

    However, the New Zealanders kept the score goalless until half-time, but it took Canada only three minutes to break the deadlock after the interval.

    Francisco Seco/Associated Press

    Jessie Fleming furthered her burgeoning reputation with an excellent finish to give her country the edge.

    Nichelle Prince capped off a fine display as she doubled the advantage after 79 minutes to seal the victory.

    Canada didn't have to be at full power to undo their opponents, and the North Americans should be fresh for the knockouts after the conclusion of the group stage.