Women's World Cup Germany Win Thailand 4-0 to Advance
Germany's Melanie Leupolz, right, and Thailand's Silawan Intamee (7) vie for the ball during the first half of a FIFA Women's World Cup soccer game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Monday, June 15, 2015. Top-ranked Germany beat Thailand 4-0 at the Women's World Cup on Monday to claim top spot in Group B. The Germans finished top on goal difference ahead of Norway, which beat Ivory Coast 3-1. In Group A, host Canada conceded a late equalizer to draw 1-1 against the Netherlands but still claimed top spot ahead of second-placed China, which advanced after a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, eliminating the Kiwis. The Netherlands and Thailand finished third in Groups A and B and will be sweating on Tuesday and Wednesday's results which will determine which four of the six third-placed sides will progress. Germany's Melanie Leupolz scored the opening goal in the 24th minute but the tournament favorite was repeatedly thwarted by Thai goalkeeper Waraporn Boonsing...