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"Players at Women’s World Cup Frustrated By Artificial Turf" [1]

"OTTAWA, Ontario – The fields are heating up, there are little black rubber pellets everywhere, and feet are covered with blisters.

The artificial turf at the Women’s World Cup is taking a toll.

Australian forward Michelle Heyman told reporters that when the temperature rises, the fields are like walking on 'hot coals.'"

Anne M. Peterson reports for the Associated Press June 28, 2015. [2]

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Source: AP [2], 06/29/2015
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