London Olympics 2012: Women's Football Kicks off the Games

The 2012 London Olympics started with the Women's football event kicking off. A look at how it transpired for the ladies on the opening day of the Games. (All AFP Photos)

Brazil's striker Marta vies with Cameroon's goalkeeper Annette Ngo Ndom during their London 2012 Olympic women's football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on July 25. Brazil beat Cameroon 5-0.

A brace from Marta and Francielle's free kick ensured a Cameroon drubbing at the hands of the girls in yellow.

Britain defender Stephanie Houghton (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the London 2012 Olympic Games women football match between Great Britain and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, on July 25, 2012.

Britain's defender Stephanie Houghton celebrates on the final whistle after winning the London 2012 Olympic Games women football match between Great Britain and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, on July 25, 2012. Great Britain won 1-0.

France's Corine Franco (R) challenges USA's Abby Wambach (L) during a group G, Olympic Women's football match at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, on July 25, 2012.

Alex Morgan (L) of the US celebrates scoring her team's fourth goal against France with Megan Rapinoe during their group G Olympic Women's football match at Hampden Park in Glasgow on July 25, 2012. US defeated France 4-2.

Japan's Kozue Ando (L), Nahomi Kawasumi (C) and Homare Sawa celebrate beating Canada after the 2012 London Olympic Games women's football match between Japan and Canada on July 25, 2012 at The City of Coventry Stadium in Coventry, central England.

Japan's Aya Miyama (8, R) and teammates celebrate her goal during the 2012 Olympic women's football match between Japan and Canada at The City of Coventry Stadium in Coventry, central England during the 2012 London Olympic Games on July 25, 2012. Japan won 2-1.