England and Canada were making their first appearances and were joined by Norway, runners-up in 1991 and one of the favourites. Nigeria once again represented Africa.
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Norway
Nigeria
It took half-an-hour for Sandberg to score Norway's first goal and she added a second just before half-time. In the second half the floodgates opened.
England
Canada
Three goals up with five minutes left, England seemed to be cruising but they were in for a fright. Stoumbos scored for Canada just two minutes after Coultard had netted for England and Donnelly made it 3-2 one minute into added time.
Norway
England
Norway proved too strong for the English debutants with two first-half goals.
Nigeria
Canada
The tiny crowd that turned up were treated to a match that ebbed and flowed. Canada were 2-0 up after 20 minutes but Nwadike pulled one back in the 26th minute. Burtini made it 3-1 ten minutes after the break but the Super Falcons fought back with goals from Avre (60') and Okoroafor (77').
Norway
Canada
Norway rolled over the Canadian team in style. Three of their goals came in the final nine minutes as their opponents tired.
Nigeria
England
Karen Farley got England off to a flying start in the tenth minute only for Okoroafor to equalise three minutes later. Walker restored England's lead (27') and Farley scored again seven minutes before half-time. Nwadike pulled one back with fifteen minutes left but England survived a tense finish.