England eye ‘incredible’ chance to end 57-year World Cup drought
SYDNEY: Skipper Millie Bright said her team were embracing an “incredible opportunity” to do something an English side has not managed since 1966 — win a World Cup.
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Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
SYDNEY: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women’s World Cup final against Spain. The Lionesses had stumbled at the same stage twice before but the European champions made no mistake this time to reach the final for the first time. They took the lead nine minutes before the break with Manchester United’s Ella Toone unleashing a rocket just inside the box with the outside of her boot.
Australia coach Gustavsson rues what might have been after England loss
SYDNEY : Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was left to wonder what might have been after the Matildas were dumped out of the Women's World Cup semi-finals 3-1 by European champions England on Wednesday.
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.
Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit -coach
MELBOURNE : Australia coach Tony Gustavsson said he would have no hesitation bringing Sam Kerr back into his starting 11 for Saturday's Women's World Cup quarter-final against France if she is cleared by the team's medical staff.
Australia hails 'Princess Mary' after Denmark defeat
MELBOURNE : A late cameo by Sam Kerr warmed the hearts of Australian fans but it was creative dynamo Mary Fowler given a royal reception in the nation's media on Tuesday after the Matildas' despatch of Denmark at the Women's World Cup.
Women's World Cup: What to expect on Day 20
Hosts Australia and England secured their places in the World Cup quarter-finals with wins on Monday and the round of 16 finishes on Tuesday as Colombia, Jamaica, France and Morocco all seek to join them.
Relieved Australia skipper Kerr happy to be wanted but not needed
SYDNEY : Australia captain Sam Kerr said finally getting onto the pitch at her home Women's World Cup on Monday was a relief, but conceded that her team mates had probably not needed her contribution to reach the quarter-finals.