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Sam Kerr Pep Talk Inspired Australia Into FIFA World Cup last 16
A call to arms by injured superstar Sam Kerr provided the inspiration for Australia's 4-0 drubbing of Canada, with coach Tony Gustavsson saying his team was determined to do her proud. The Chelsea striker and Matildas captain has yet to kick a ball at the Women's World Cup as she struggles with a calf injury sustained before their opening game. But her animated presence on the bench helped the team in their statement do-or-die win over the Olympic champions which powered them into the last 16 -- a resounding answer to the critics after being upset 3-2 by Nigeria.
Falcons to face England, Denmark or China in round of 16
Uchenna Kanu (1st R) of Nigeria celebrates with teammates after scoring her team’s first goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia. (Photo by AFP)
More the merrier: Expanded field holds up under World Cup pressure
AUCKLAND : More appears to have been merrier at the Women's World Cup as teams that benefited from the expansion of the field to 32 in Australia and New Zealand have largely held up to scrutiny in the group stage.
Australia, World Cup organisers relieved after Matildas find groove
MELBOURNE : A Women's World Cup that had been in danger of losing both its co-hosts before the knockout phase enjoyed a vital shot in the arm when Australia raced into the last 16 with a 4-0 trouncing of Canada.
Australia crush Canada 4-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
MELBOURNE: Hayley Raso scored a first half brace and Mary Fowler struck after the break as Australia crushed Canada 4-0 on Monday (Jul 31) to storm into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup and send the Olympic champions spinning out of the tournament.
Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball
Ryan Straschnitzki's Paralympic dreams haven't fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood.
WTA roundup: No. 1 seed Marie Bouzkova stunned in Prague
Jaqueline Cristian of Romania took down Marie Bouzkova - the No. 1 seed, defending champion and hometown favorite - 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on Monday in the first round of the Livesport Prague Open in the Czech Republic.