Australia lose Fowler, Luik for Nigeria clash
BRISBANE : Australia forward Mary Fowler and defender Aivi Luik will miss Thursday's Group B clash against Nigeria at Lang Park after suffering mild concussions in training, the team said on Wednesday.
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Mary Fowler: I represent Oz but I feel Irish as well
Mary Fowler helped Australia to beat a gutsy Republic of Ireland at the Accor Stadium on Thursday and then reflected on her close connection to the Emerald Isle.
Australia defeats Ireland to win Women's World Cup opening game
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Sam Kerr-less Australia Grind Down Ireland To Win Nervy World Cup Opener
An Australian side missing injured superstar Sam Kerr made a winning start to their home Women's World Cup on Thursday with a nervy 1-0 victory over debutants Ireland in front of a pulsating 75,000-strong Sydney crowd. Stand-in skipper Steph Catley calmly slotted home a penalty in the 52nd minute in the only goal of a full-blooded game that sprung to life in the second half. It ensured three points in a tough Group B as the Matildas kick-started their mission to sweep past the quarter-finals for the first time.
Ireland pay the penalty as Matildas edge Sydney battle
The Republic of Ireland's FIFA Women’s World Cup debut ended in a spirited 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Australia at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Heather Payne hoping to take inspiration from schoolmate Beibhinn Parsons' lead in wing battle
Republic of Ireland full-back Heather Payne is taking inspiration from Ireland rugby flyer, and old schoolmate, Beibhinn Parsons as she prepares to face Australia's lightning quick wide players in Sydney on Thursday.
Australia to field World Cup lineup against France: coach
MELBOURNE : Australia coach Tony Gustavsson expects to field his Women's World Cup lineup against France when the teams meet in a sell-out friendly in Melbourne on Friday.
Irish roots, Aussie ambitions - Mary Fowler is ready to shine
Mary Fowler's thrill at being picked for Australia's 2019 World Cup squad as a 16-year-old prodigy soon gave way to disappointment when she was unable to get on the pitch and the Matildas crashed out of the last 16.