Holland's Esme Brugts scored so well she chose the perfect encore. Credit: Joe Ellison/FIFA via Getty Images
The average number of goals per match at this Women's World Cup may be lower than the previous one, dropping from 2.94 in 2019 to 2.63 in 2023. group stages. Here Telegraph Sport counts the top 10.
10. Hinata Miyazawa, Japan — Spain
Japan's technical class was evident to all to see in their statement a 4-0 victory over Spain and their third goal of the night after a nimble counter-attack and a stylish finishing move by current Golden Boot contender Miyazawa epitomizing their clinical effectiveness. .
9. Lauren James, England v Denmark
In her first World Cup start, Chelsea's James took the ball from Rachel Daley, rolled into her marker with ease, and cornered the ball perfectly. What a way to make a name for yourself on the world stage.
Lauren James Show 🎟️🏴protection for the world. Telegraph Women's Sport (@WomensSport) July 28, 2023 8. Cathy McCabe, Ireland vs. Canada
Did she mean it? Of course she meant it. Arsenal's Cathy McCabe took the ball straight from a corner with a remarkable curve on impact, and in doing so made Irish history by scoring her first goal in this final.
AMAZING ANGLE OF MCCABE OLYMPICO 🇮🇪☄️ Incredible view of Kathy McCabe scoring Ireland's historic first goal from a corner kick. Next level bend & accommodation. Despite a heavy loss to Canada, this will be a moment to return to for years to come.pic.twitter.com/2HHLsmSHW1
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) July 26, 2023 7. Esme Brugts, Netherlands vs Vietnam
Once in the first half…
6. Esme Brugts, Netherlands vs Vietnam
…and almost a replica in the second half. Amazing from a 20 year old PSV midfielder.
😮 Esme Brugts found the cheat code!
Dutch winger scores a double of wonderful shots against Vietnam ☄️☄️#FifaWWC #NED pic.twitter.com/zT6VbAH6pJ
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport), August 1, 2023 5. Sophia Brown, Argentina — South Africa. director=»ltr»>What a hit from Sophia Brown from Argentina 🚀#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/t3wVioZrzV
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport), 28 July 2023 4. Lauren James, England vs China
Everything she touches in this tournament seems to turn into goals. James' balance and technique is exemplified by this textbook volley in England's 6-1 win over China, a game in which they scored twice and provided three assists.
Lauren James takes her second place with an incredible left foot volley!#CHN 1-4 #ENG #Lionesses | #CHNENG | #FIFAWWC
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— Everyone, England 🏴-̠-̠———- (@TheEngllshGame) August 1, 2023 at this tournament with this brilliant finish and helped produce one of the biggest shocks in the world championship of all time.
What a goal from 18 year old Linda Caicedo! 🤯
Against two-time World Cup champions Germany 👏🇨🇴
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— Her Football Hub (@HerFootballHub) July 30, 2023 2. Martha Cox, Panama vs. France
Panama's first goal at the Women's World Cup will be hard to beat. This may be the best free kick ever scored in this competition. In any case, it was a historic moment for Panama and just a great strike just two minutes into the match against France in Sydney.
First Panama match ever the #FIFAWWC goal was beautiful — and it meant so much 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/PL23LB2YqJ
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport), 2 August 2023 1. Bia Zaneratto, Brazil vs Panama
This brilliant team goal brought a touch of samba to Australia and showcased the very best of the Brazilian game. Unfortunately for Pia Sandhage's team, it didn't work out so well for them as they were relegated to the group stage after a draw with Jamaica knocked out their opponents.
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