A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on THU 14-SAT 16 SEP 2017.

• Faroe Is 00-08 Czech Rep: Tereza KOŽÁROVÁ scored a hat trick as the Czech Rep opened the group phase with a convincing victory. They lead Group 5 on goal difference over Germany, but the two teams go head to head on Tuesday.
• Norway 04-01 Northern Ireland: Guro REITEN’s two goals paced Norway to a winning start in Group 3.
• Ukraine 01-01 Croatia: Croatia were reduced to ten players when Monika CONJAR was shown two yellow cards in the first half. Daryna APANASCHENKO put the home side ahead from the penalty spot in the 75th minute, but with a stoppage time equaliser from Ivana RUDELIC, Croatia escaped with a point. Croatia face Group 4 favourites Sweden on Tuesday.