Denmark made an emphatic return to the Women’s World Cup after a 16-year absence, securing a 1-0 victory against China with a dramatic 90th-minute header from Amalie Vangsgaard in an exhilarating match in Perth.
Both Denmark and China came into the game with similar rankings and ambitions in a closely contested Group C encounter. The match remained relatively subdued until the thrilling climax when Vangsgaard's soaring header stunned the 17,000-strong crowd, most of whom were fervently supporting the Asian champions.
