Women's World Cup game-changing moments
A look-back at six of the most memorable moments in Women’s World Cup history and how they impacted the game
Women’s World Cup game-changing moments No 6: England in 2015
Laura Bassett was in tears after a late own goal in the semi-final but this was the year England’s women captured the nation’s imagination
Women’s World Cup game-changing moments No 5: Japan in 2011
Within months of the earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands, the Nadeshiko let a grieving nation take leave of its senses for just a moment
Women’s World Cup game-changing moments No 4: Brandi Chastain in 1999
The 1999 World Cup games were watched by 660,000 fans and will for ever be associated with USA defender celebrating the winning penalty by ripping off her shirt
Women’s World Cup game-changing moments No 3: China in 1991
Fifa’s fears that the tournament would be a commercial failure and the players might not last 90 minutes proved unfounded at the Women’s World Championship For The M&Ms Cup
Women’s World Cup game-changing moments No 2: Denmark in 1971
A hat-trick by 15-year-old Susanne Augustesen saw the Danes beat hosts Mexico in the final in front of 100,000 fans at the Azteca Stadium
Women’s World Cup game-changing moments No 1: Marta in 2007
The Brazilian scored a stunning World Cup goal against the USA, and was applauded off by the Chinese fans in Hangzhou
