Italy´s attack faces China´s stingy defense in round of 16
(WorldNews Netherlands)

MONTPELLIER, France (AP) - Led by the vibrant play of forward Barbara Bonansea, Italy has proven to be one of the revelations of the Women’s World Cup in its return to the tournament after a 20-year absence. Bonansea’s team surpassed expectations by winning its group over Marta’s Brazil and Sam Kerr’s Australia. Now it will face China on Tuesday in Montpellier in a round of 16 match that promises to be a classic clash of an up-tempo attack against a stingy, no-frills defense. Italy was the fourth-highest scoring team in the field of 24 through the group phase with seven goals. China only...