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The Guardian - UK
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Sophie Downey in Adelaide

From Caicedo to Miyazawa: breakout stars of the Women’s World Cup

From left: Nigeria’s Toni Payne, Linda Caicedo of Colombia and Portugal’s Kika Nazareth.
From left: Nigeria’s Toni Payne, Linda Caicedo of Colombia and Portugal’s Kika Nazareth. Composite: Getty Images

Ary Borges (Brazil)
Borges made an instant impact with three goals on her tournament debut against Panama. She also provided the assist for Bia Zaneratto for Brazil’s fourth. The 23-year-old forward is the youngest Brazilian to record a hat-trick at a World Cup and caught the eye against France as well. She signed for Racing Louisville in December and has settled in after 37 goals in 87 appearances at Palmeiras.

Kerly Théus (Haiti)
At only 5ft 4in, Théus is one of the tournament’s shorter goalkeepers but what she lacks in height, she makes up for in ability. The 24-year-old shone for Haiti against England and was unlucky not to come away with the player of the match award. With a strong aerial display, bravery and smart shot stopping, she denied the Lionesses on multiple occasions. She plays for USL W League side Miami City.

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