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Team GB are off to a flyer! Hege Riise's women's football side beat Chile in Group E opener thanks to Manchester City forward Ellen White netting brace

Daily Mail | July 21, 2021

Related Topics: Manchester City F.C., Chile, Ellen White, Hege Riise, Manchester City W.F.C., Sapporo, Lauren Hemp, Team GB

Team GB got off to a dream start at the Tokyo Olympics as Hege Riise's women's football side beat Chile 2-0 in Sapporo on Wednesday.

Manchester City striker Ellen White broke the deadlock inside 20 minutes, tapping home Lauren Hemp's knock down from close range.

The forward add her and Team GB's second in the second half with an acrobatic finish inside the box.

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Team GB striker Ellen White celebrates scoring her and the side's second goal against Chile
White finished off Lucy Bronze's cross with an acrobatic volley with 17 minutes remaining
Team GB players join White to celebrate their second goal in clash in Sapporo, Japan
Manchester City forward White (right) tapped home from close range to break deadlock
White is surrounded by her Team GB team-mates after opening the scoring inside 20 minutes
White found back of the net following Lauren Hemp's (not pictured) knock down at back post
White celebrates with Team GB team-mate and substitute Leah Williamson on Wednesday
Team GB'su00a0Georgia Stanway fires a shot towards goal during the first half of the encounter

Team GB's Georgia Stanway fires a shot towards goal during the first half of the encounter

Team GB's Caroline Weir (No 11) dribbles with the ball in Group E opener against Chile
Team GB's Rachel Daly (left) is challenged by Chile's Daniela Zamora (right) in opening period
White is denied a possible second goal by last-ditch tackle from Chile defender Carla Guerrero
Team GB were captained by Manchester City star Steph Houghton in their opening clash
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