Australia beats Denmark and heads to World Cup quarter finals
The co-hosts will play France or Morocco on Saturday in Brisbane in the last eight after making fairly light work of a toothless Denmark.
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FIFA Women's World Cup Matildas star Steph Catley displaying 'clutch gene' - ESPN
As the world became enraptured with the 'will she play or won't she play' saga surrounding Sam Kerr's troublesome calf, Steph Catley went about her business for Australia. Without much fanfare, and with even less fuss, the 29-year-old defender stepped up to don the armband and lead the Matildas into the knockout stages of the FIFA Women's World Cup. When the side needed her, she was there.
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 expected to return as Australia brace for Denmark test
SYDNEY : Sam Kerr is set to play a part in Australia's Women's World Cup campaign for the first time when the co-hosts take on Denmark in the last 16, but the extent of her involvement remains a mystery as the Matildas look to continue their winning momentum.
Kerr nears Australia return in last 16 clash with Denmark
SYDNEY : Australia captain Sam Kerr has returned to training and expects to make her first Women's World Cup appearance in Monday's last 16 tie against Denmark, with coach Tony Gustavsson set to make a late call on whether she starts, and how many minutes she can play.
Sam Kerr Pep Talk Inspired Australia Into FIFA World Cup last 16
A call to arms by injured superstar Sam Kerr provided the inspiration for Australia's 4-0 drubbing of Canada, with coach Tony Gustavsson saying his team was determined to do her proud. The Chelsea striker and Matildas captain has yet to kick a ball at the Women's World Cup as she struggles with a calf injury sustained before their opening game. But her animated presence on the bench helped the team in their statement do-or-die win over the Olympic champions which powered them into the last 16 -- a resounding answer to the critics after being upset 3-2 by Nigeria.
Australia, World Cup organisers relieved after Matildas find groove
MELBOURNE : A Women's World Cup that had been in danger of losing both its co-hosts before the knockout phase enjoyed a vital shot in the arm when Australia raced into the last 16 with a 4-0 trouncing of Canada.
Canada's Allysha Chapman goes on explicit tirade toward Australia coach, caught on hot mic
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