Australia beat France on penalties to reach Women's World Cup semi-finals
Australia now go to Sydney on Wednesday to face the winners of the final last-eight tie between England and Colombia.
Sam Kerr Sport News
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.
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.
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 to make late decision on Kerr's fitness
Australia will make a late call on captain Sam Kerr's fitness for their Women's World Cup showdown with France.
Mentality to decide France vs. Australia quarterfinal clash - ESPN
ADELAIDE, Australia — All tournament long, this was the game France had been waiting for.