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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to follow England in Fifa Women's World Cup China 2007 – live coverage on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two
- Gabby Logan to present all England live games
- Live simulcast online streaming of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two coverage
- Full coverage on 5 Live
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sport turns its spotlight on women's football in China this September as England compete in the Fifa Women's World Cup Finals for the first time since 1995.
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Coverage of England's campaign begins at 12.45pm (kick-off 1pm) on 11 September 2007 on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two, when England, currently ranked 12th, line up against Japan, ranked 10th, at the Shanghai Hongkou Football Stadium.
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Coverage of England's live games will be hosted by Gabby Logan, who will be joined in the studio by ex-QPR, Newcastle and Chelsea midfielder Gavin Peacock and Leeds Ladies and former England women's all-time record goal-scorer, and captain, Karen Walker.
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There will also be a nightly highlights programme featuring all the action from the day's play on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two at 11.20pm.
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As well as coverage on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two, there will be additional live action on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔi. On Monday 10 September at 12.50pm (kick-off 1pm) Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔi will show the opening game between defending champions Germany and Argentina, in Shanghai.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔi will broadcast two live games on days when there is no live terrestrial coverage. On days when there is, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔi will broadcast one live game.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ cameras will follow England's progress with live coverage of all their matches, the semi-finals and the final plus highlights of other games. There will also be live coverage of the third/fourth play-off place if England are involved.
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Reporting from the England camp will be Jacqui Oatley, providing features and reports for both live and highlights programmes.
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Jake Humphrey will be a roving reporter bringing viewers a taste of the colour and atmosphere in China, as the country welcomes back the tournament it last hosted in its inaugural year of 1991.
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Guy Mowbray will provide commentary for all the live televised matches on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two. Co-commenting with Guy will be Leeds United Ladies striker, Lucy Ward.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live will offer listeners comprehensive coverage of the tournament with Jacqui Oatley anchoring coverage. There will be commentary of the key England matches and all the news from China.
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Notes to Editors
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England match dates/times for Fifa Women's World Cup 2007
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Live coverage to be broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two. All times published below are in British Summer Time (BST).
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- Tuesday 11 September
1pm: England v Japan – Shanghai
- Friday 14 September
1pm: England v Germany – Shanghai
- Monday 17 September
1pm: England v Argentina – Chengdu
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The following games will be shown live on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔi:
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- Monday 10 September
1pm: German v Argentina
- Tuesday 11 September
10am: USA v North Korea
- Wednesday 12 September
10am: New Zealand v Brazil
1pm: China v Denmark
- Friday 14 September
10am: Argentina v Japan
- Saturday 15 September
10am: Denmark v New Zealand
1pm – Brazil v China
- Tuesday 18 September
1pm: Nigeria v USA
- Wednesday 19 September
10am: Norway v Ghana
1pm: China v New Zealand
- Saturday 22 September
10am: Quarter-final
1pm: Quarter-final
- Sunday 23 September
10am: Quarter-final
1pm: Quarter-final
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The quarter-finals take place on 22 and 23 September.
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The semi-finals take place on 26 and 27 September.
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Third and fourth place play-off takes place on 30 September.
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The final takes place on the 30 September.
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Details correct as at 20 August 2007 and may be subject to change.
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Fifa Women's World Cup 2007 group stage draw:
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Group A (Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu):
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- Germany
- Japan
- England
- Argentina
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Group B (Chengdu, Shanghai, Tianjin):
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- Nigeria
- USA
- Korea DPR
- Sweden
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Group C (Hangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu):
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- Norway
- Ghana
- Australia
- Canada
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Group D (Wuhan, Tianjin, Hangzhou):
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- China PR
- New Zealand
- Brazil
- Denmark
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NA/LF
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