Germany v Norway
FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFA Women's World Cup
Anja Mittag - 6'
Maren Mjelde - 61'
Maren Mjelde's free kick helps Norway hold Germany to draw
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OTTAWA -- Maren Mjelde scored on a free kick in the second half, giving Norway a 1-1 draw against top-ranked Germany on Thursday in the Women's World Cup.
Anja Mittag put two-time champion Germany ahead in the sixth minute with her 37th international goal, chipping past Ingrid Hjelmseth after the goalkeeper failed to control Dzsenifer Marozsan's shot.
Mjelde curled in a free kick from just outside the penalty area in the 61st minute for her 11th international goal.
Germany outshot Norway 27-4.
Both teams are 1-0-1 with four points, and Germany leads Group B on goal difference.
Germany closes group play against Thailand on Monday, when Norway faces Ivory Coast.
Head-To-Head
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FIFA Women's World Cup Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Republic of Ireland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
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