Salma Paralluelo, 19, emerges as star in Spain's run to Women's World Cup final
Salma Paralluelo could have been preparing for next year's Olympics if she'd decided to stick with track and not make the switch to soccer.
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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.
Kerr starts on the bench again for Australia in France quarter-final
BRISBANE : Australia captain Sam Kerr will again start on the bench when the co-hosts take on France in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, indicating she has not yet fully recovered from a calf strain.
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.
Captain Sam Kerr makes return as co-host Australia defeats Denmark in Round of 16
Australia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup by beating Denmark 2-0 in Sydney on Monday.
Australia keep Kerr on the bench for Denmark clash
SYDNEY : Matildas captain Sam Kerr was left out of the starting team for Australia's last 16 clash against Denmark in the Women's World Cup on Monday, despite being back in full training after a calf strain.
Kerr on bench for Australia, Sinclair starts for Canada
MELBOURNE : Australia captain Sam Kerr has been named on the bench for the crunch Women's World Cup match against Canada in Melbourne on Monday, with forward Mary Fowler included in the starting 11 after recovering from concussion.