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2015 Women’s World Cup: Norway Holds Top-Ranked Germany to a Tie

THURSDAY’S RESULTS

Maren Mjelde, right, scored on a free kick in the 61st minute to help NORWAY tie top-ranked GERMANY, 1-1, in Ottawa. Anja Mittag put Germany, a two-time champion, ahead in the sixth minute, chipping a rebound over Norway’s goalkeeper.

Lisi Wang scored in stoppage time in the second half to lift CHINA to a 1-0 win over THE NETHERLANDS, helping the Chinese bounce back from an opening loss to host Canada.

STAR OF THE DAY

After allowing an early goal on a rebound in the sixth minute, Ingrid Hjelmseth made seven saves to help Norway withstand a potent German attack.