Australia edges France on penalties to reach Women's World Cup semifinals for 1st time
Australia edged France on penalty kicks Saturday to reach the Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time.
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Australia Beat France To Reach Women's World Cup Semi-Finals
Co-hosts Australia reached the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time by beating France 7-6 on Saturday in an incredible penalty shootout to set up a meeting with Colombia or England. There was little to choose between the two teams on a tense night in Brisbane, with the quarter-final ending 0-0 after 120 minutes of stalemate. Substitute Cortnee Vine turned out to be the hero for the Matildas, scoring the decisive penalty in the sudden-death shootout to send the home fans into delirium.
Australia edge France on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup
Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time after their quarter-final finished deadlocked following extra-time on Saturday.
Australia edge France in penalty drama to reach Women's World Cup semis
BRISBANE : Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time after their quarter-final finished deadlocked at 0-0 following extra time on Saturday.
Women's World Cup: What to expect on Day 24
Day 24 at the World Cup in Australia sees the final round of quarter-finals as hosts Australia take on France for a place in the semi-finals, followed by England's clash with Colombia.
Matildas embrace pressure as France quarter-final looms
SYDNEY : France will look to take advantage of the pressure on Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia as home expectations soar before Saturday's quarter-final showdown in Brisbane, while European champions England take on Colombia in Sydney.
England not focusing on James' absence before quarter-final clash with Colombia
SYDNEY : England have not dwelled on the loss of influential striker Lauren James from their World Cup quarter-final clash with Colombia on Saturday, said goalkeeper Mary Earps.
England star Lauren James handed two-match ban after red card against Nigeria
Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban following her red card in England’s World Cup win over Nigeria.