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1991 FIFA Women's World Cup Group B
Group B of the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup took place from 17 to 21 November 1991. The group consisted of Brazil women's national football team, Brazil, Japan women's national football team, Japan, Sweden women's national football team, Sweden and the United States women's national soccer team, United States. Standings Matches All times listed are local, Time in China, CST (UTC+08:00, UTC+8). Japan vs Brazil Sweden vs United States Japan vs Sweden Brazil vs United States Japan vs United States Brazil vs Sweden See also *Brazil at the FIFA Women's World Cup *Japan at the FIFA Women's World Cup *Sweden at the FIFA Women's World Cup *United States at the FIFA Women's World Cup References External linksFIFA Women's World Cup China PR 1991 FIFA.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Group B 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup Japan at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup Sweden at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup United States at the 1991 FIF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 FIFA Women's World Cup
The 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup was the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup, the world championship for women's national association football teams. It took place in Guangdong, China from 16 to 30 November 1991. FIFA, football's international governing body selected China as host nation as Guangdong had hosted a prototype world championship three years earlier, the 1988 FIFA Women's Invitation Tournament. Matches were played in the provincial capital, Guangzhou, as well as in Foshan, Jiangmen and Zhongshan. The competition was sponsored by Mars, Incorporated, maker of M&M's candy. With FIFA still reluctant to bestow their "World Cup" brand, the tournament was officially known as the 1st FIFA World Championship for Women's Football for the M&M's Cup. It was won by the United States, whose captain April Heinrichs formed a forward line dubbed the "Triple-Edged Sword" with Carin Jennings and Michelle Akers-Stahl. Jennings was named player of the tournament while Akers-Stahl's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoko Kuroda
is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team. Club career Kuroda was born on May 8, 1969. She played for Prima Ham FC Kunoichi. She was selected Best Eleven in 1991 season. National team career On January 12, 1989, when Kuroda was 19 years old, she debuted for Japan national team against Finland. She was a member of Japan for 1991 World Cup. She played at 1989, 1991 AFC Championship, 1990 and 1994 Asian Games The 1994 Asian Games ( ja, 1994年アジア競技大会, ''Senkyūhyakukyūjūyon-nen Ajia kyōgi taikai''), also known as the XII Asiad and the 12th Asian Games ( ja, 第12回アジア競技大会, Daijūni-kai Ajia kyōgi taikai), were held from .... She played 21 games and scored 7 goals for Japan until 1994. National team statistics References External links * * * 1969 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Japanese women's footballers Japan women's international footballers Nadeshiko League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcinha
Márcia Honório da Silva (born 22 August 1962), commonly known as Marcinha, is a Brazilian football coach and former player. She was a midfielder for the Brazil women's national football team. In 1984 Marcinha, who was playing for Clube Atlético Juventus, had the meniscus removed from her right knee. She was employed in a beauty salon at the time. Marcinha was part of the EC Radar club team who represented Brazil at the 1988 FIFA Women's Invitation Tournament in Guangdong and finished in third place. She had also played for Brazil at the 1986 edition of the Mundialito tournament in Italy. In the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup, Marcinha started all three group games as Brazil were eliminated in the first round. During the tournament, she was unimpressed when her roommate allegedly had sex with Eurico Lira in the next bed. Marcinha complained and Lira, the owner of EC Radar and bankroller of the women's national team, was removed from the Brazilian Football Confederation ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solange (footballer)
Solange Santos Bastos (born 29 March 1969) is a Brazilian footballer who played as a defender for the Brazil women's national football team. She was part of the team at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup and 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup The 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, the second edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, was held in Sweden and won by Norway, who became the first European nation to win the Women's World Cup. The tournament featured 12 women's national teams from si .... At the club level, she played for Euroexport (BA) in Brazil. References External links * Profile 1969 births Living people Brazilian women's footballers Brazil women's international footballers Place of birth missing (living people) 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup players Women's association football defenders 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup players {{Brazil-women-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marisa Pires Nogueira
Marisa Pires Nogueira (born 10 August 1966), commonly known as Marisa, is a Brazilian footballer who played as a defender for the Brazil women's national football team. Marisa was named in the EC Radar club team who represented Brazil at the 1988 FIFA Women's Invitation Tournament in Guangdong and finished in third place. In the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup, team captain Marisa started all three group games as Brazil were eliminated in the first round. She remained in the national squad for the next campaign at the 1995 South American Women's Football Championship, but was not included in the squad for the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup. In 1997 Marisa was playing for São Paulo FC. Marisa was named in the 30–player pre–selection for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, and retained her place in the 20 for the final tournament. In 2007 Marisa was the coach of Vasco da Gama's female section. In July 2012 she was playing in a local futsal Futsal is a football-based game played on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosa Lima
Rosa Maria Gomes de Lima (born 2 May 1964), commonly known as Rosa, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a defender for the Brazil women's national football team. She represented Brazil at the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991. Career An attacking right–back, de Lima joined EC Radar in 1983 after playing for Eldorado in her native Contagem, then Benfica and Cruzeiro. Later that year she had her jaw broken in a notorious grudge match against Bangu. In the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup, de Lima played in all three group games as Brazil were eliminated in the first round. Having moved on to Vasco da Gama, she was one of just two players in the squad who were not contracted to Radar. The 16–year–old Pretinha was the other. Rosa remained in the national squad for the next campaign at the 1995 South American Women's Football Championship. She was not included in the squad for the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup The 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, the second editio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarete Pioresan
Margarete Maria Pioresan (born 1 January 1956), commonly known as Meg, is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for the Brazil women's national football team. She represented Brazil at the FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991 and 1995 and played in the 1996 Olympics at the age of 40. Earlier in her sporting career Meg had played for the Brazil women's national handball team, winning a bronze medal at the 1987 Pan American Games. Career Meg began playing handball after enrolling at Universidade Estadual de Maringá in 1975 and moved to Rio de Janeiro in 1979 to play handball as a goalkeeper. She was called into the Brazil women's national handball team in 1983. While in Rio de Janeiro, Meg also took up football and played in goal for EC Radar. After two years playing beach soccer in 1980 and 1981, Radar played on grass from 1982 onwards. ''Placar'' magazine reported in 1985 that Meg was earning a salary of 150,000 Cr from Radar. That year she quit football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamotsu Suzuki
is a former Japanese football player and manager. He managed Japan women's national team. Playing career Suzuki was born in Saitama on 29 April 1947. After graduating from Rikkyo University, he played for Nissan Motors from 1972 to 1974. Coaching career From 1975, Suzuki became coach for Nissan Motors. He managed for Nissan Motors (1985) and Nissan FC Ladies (1987–1989). In 1989, he became manager for Japan women's national team. He managed 3 world tournament, 1991, 1995 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. In Asia, Japan won 2nd place 4 times, AFC Women's Championship (1991, 1995) and Asian Games (1990, 1994). He resigned after 1996 Summer Olympics and Satoshi Miyauchi became a new manager. In August 1996, he became manager for Nikko Securities Dream Ladies and won L.League champions for 3 years in a row to 1998. However, the club was disbanded due to financial strain end of 1998 season. In June 1999, Japan under manager Miyauchi was defeated in group stage at 1999 Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuriko Mizuma
is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team. Club career Mizuma was born in Yamagata Prefecture on July 22, 1970. She played for Urawa Motobuto Ladies FC until 1992. In 1993, she moved to Asahi Kokusai Bunnys (later ''Takarazuka Bunnys''). In 1995, she retired for injury. National team career On September 9, 1990, when Mizuma was 20 years old, she debuted and scored a goal for Japan national team against South Korea. She was a member of Japan for 1991 World Cup. She also played at 1990 Asian Games, 1991 File:1991 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Boris Yeltsin, elected as Russia's first president, waves the new flag of Russia after the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt, orchestrated by Soviet hardliners; Mount Pinatubo erupts in the ... and 1993 AFC Championship. She played 22 games and scored 10 goals for Japan until 1994. National team statistics References External links * * * 1970 births Living people Assoc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takako Tezuka
is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for Japan national team. Club career Tezuka was born in Utsunomiya on 6 November 1970. She played for Yomiuri Nippon Beleza (later ''NTV Beleza''). The club won L.League for 3 years in a row (1990-1992). In 1991 season, she became top scorer with 29 goals and she was selected MVP awards. She was also selected Best Eleven for 4 years in a row (1989-1992). End of 1992 season, she retired. However, during 1996 season, she came back and played for NTV Beleza until 1999. National team career On 7 March 1986, when Tezuka was 15 years old, she debuted for Japan national team against Chinese Taipei. She played at 1986, 1989, 1991 AFC Championship and 1990 Asian Games. She was also a member of Japan for 1991 World Cup. This competition was her last game for Japan. She played 41 games and scored 19 goals for Japan until 1991. Coaching career After retirement, Tezuka started coaching career in her local Tochigi Prefectu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaori Nagamine
is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team. Club career Nagamine was born in Kodaira on 3 June 1968. She played for Shinko Seiko FC Clair until 1990. She was selected Best Eleven in 1990 season. In 1991, she moved to Italian club Reggiana Refrattari Zambelli. She then became the first Asian footballer to play in Serie A. The club won Serie A for 2 years in a row. However, Reggiana was relegated due to financial strain. In 1993, she returned to Japan and joined Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies. However, the club was withdrew from L.League end of 1998 season. The club was disbanded end of 1999. So, she retired. National team career On 22 October 1984, when Nagamine was 16 years old, she debuted for Japan national team against Australia. She was a member of Japan for 1991 and 1995 World Cup. She also played at 1986, 1989 File:1989 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The Cypress Street Viaduct, Cypress structure collapses as a result of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akemi Noda
is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for Japan national team. Playing career Noda was born in Komae on October 13, 1969. In 1982, she joined Yomiuri Beleza. The club won L.League for 4 years in a row (1990-1993). In 1990 season, she became top scorer with 16 goals and she was selected MVP awards. She was also selected Best Eleven 5 times (1989, 1990, 1991, 1993 and 1994). In 1995, she moved to Takarazuka Bunnys. In 1996, she retired. National team career On October 17, 1984, when Noda was 15 years old, she debuted for Japan national team against Italy. She played at 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995 AFC Championship, 1990 and 1994 Asian Games. She was also a member of Japan for 1991, 1995 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. She played 76 games and scored 24 goals for Japan until 1996. Coaching career Following the end of the 2010 L.League Noda was appointed Nippon TV Beleza's manager. She resigned in 2012. In May 2016, she was appointed Iga FC Ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
