Linda Caicedo survived ovarian cancer at 15 years old. Now, still just 18, she is fast becoming the biggest story of the biggest Women's World Cup to date, but her performances on the field have been dimmed for some by concerns about her health.
There'd been no signs of lingering effects when she stepped around two German defenders in the 52nd minute and lashed a shot into the top corner for one of the goals of the tournament so far.
And given the World Cup is being held during the winter months in Australia and New Zealand, excessively high temperatures cannot be blamed. The evening temperatures in Sydney have been around 57 degrees Fahrenheit .“We know that Linda had some problems in the past, but nothing to be worried about,” assistant coach Angelo Marsiglia said. “She was very tired of course. She had a bit of acceleration in her heart, but this wasn't a problem.
With a goal in each of her opening two games at the tournament, Caicedo is rising to expectations at her first World Cup. She is showing no signs of being weighed down by her billing as one of the brightest talents in women's soccer. While FIFA has its own medical team at the World Cup to offer advice as needed, soccer's world governing body said each team's doctor has autonomy and ultimate responsibility for their players.
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