Two teams were eliminated in crushing fashion on SUN 23 SEP 2007.
» Norway 01-00 China PR: Despite the best efforts of the crowd of 52,000 in Wuhan, China PR could not take a semifinal place. In the 32nd minute, WANG Kun seemed unaware that Isabell HERLOVSEN was bearing down behind her. Wang’s mild ball to her keeper was taken easily by Herlovsen for the only goal.
» Brazil 03-02 Australia: FORMIGA and MARTA put Brazil up in the first half, but Lisa DE VANNA pulled one back shortly thereafter. Midway through the second half, Lauren COLTHORPE headed in the Matildas’ equaliser. CRISTIANE then fired in a powerful goal to reclaim the lead. With just six minutes remaining, the Aussies had a late penalty claim denied when ROSANA clattered into Sarah WALSH.
» Semifinal matchups: Germany-Norway, United States-Brazil