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Women's World Cup Review: China progresses, Netherlands must wait

In a thrilling finish to Group A, host Canada and China progressed, while Germany and Norway advanced comfortably from Group B.

China drew 2-2 with New Zealand to clinch an automatic berth in the Women's World Cup round of 16 ahead of the Netherlands on Monday.

The Dutch and Chinese entered their final games in Group A level on points, goal difference and goals scored, meaning China was ahead in the standings after a 1-0 win over Netherlands on Thursday.

With the Netherlands drawing 1-1 with hosts Canada, China finished second in their group because they scored one goal more than the Dutch in the group phase.