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Welcome to Culturedarm's live blog on the fifteenth day of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. With the group phase of the competition coming to a close on Wednesday, the women have had a few days to rest and recuperate and prepare tactically for their upcoming opponents, and the Round of 16 is ready to commence. The first match of...

- Germany dominated the match, and should have scored more goals: as in their opening game against Ivory Coast, their build-up was sharp and they pushed plenty of players forward, but their finishing was wayward. Still, their collection of attackers is unmatched in women's football; and only Switzerland come close in terms of potential potency. Thailand can be proud of...

So the 2014 World Cup final took place in Rio's Estádio Maracanã, Sunday 13 July, kicking off at 4 pm local time. Germany lined up in a 4-3-3 formation. With Manuel Neuer in goal, the back four comprised Benedikt Howedes at left-back, Mats Hummels and Jerome Boateng in the centre of defence, and Philipp Lahm at right-back, expected to fulfil...