Five quick hits from Matildas v Sweden: Katrina Gorry plays angry and Tony Gustavsson finally uses his subs
1 year, 7 months ago

Five quick hits from Matildas v Sweden: Katrina Gorry plays angry and Tony Gustavsson finally uses his subs

ABC  

The incredible journey is over. Australia's stunning World Cup run finally had the curtains closed on it in Brisbane at the hands of Sweden. Gorry not sorry The Matildas played with an urgency in the third-place play-off, so eager were they to end their historic Women's World Cup run on a fitting note. Ticket to the Cup Photo shows Ticket to the Cup The world will be watching as Australia and New Zealand co-host the globe's biggest women's sports event, the FIFA Women's World Cup. In the lead-up and throughout the tournament Tracey Holmes brings you the stories and interviews that matter Tonight's final is England's first berth in the Women's World Cup decider, and the Three Lions haven't reached the men's final since their one and only title, so famously won at Wembley in 1966.

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Matildas condemn misogynist comments about Australian women’s soccer team
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Matildas condemn misogynist comments about Australian women’s soccer team

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The Matildas have joined in the heavy criticism Wednesday of a commercial radio host’s misogynistic and crass comments about Australia’s national women’s soccer team. I was in disbelief.” Matildas players Alex Chidiac and Clare Wheeler responded to Malone’s Instagram post, with Chidiac saying she was “so sick” of such commentary and Wheeler saying “sport is for everyone and …

Matildas face USA, Japan and Colombia in SheBelieves Cup. Here's how to watch and when they are playing
1 month ago

Matildas face USA, Japan and Colombia in SheBelieves Cup. Here's how to watch and when they are playing

ABC  

The Matildas are set for their first matches of 2025, embarking on a whirlwind three-match tournament in the space of six days. Australia will play in the invitational SheBelieves Cup in the United States, the 10th edition of the tournament which began in 2016. The US Women's National Team launched the SheBelieves movement in the lead-up to the 2015 FIFA …

Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup run dominated Victorian media, government analysis finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup run dominated Victorian media, government analysis finds

ABC  

A study commissioned by the Victorian government has found that media coverage in the state of women's sport more than doubled during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, as the nation was gripped by the Matildas. Women journalists more likely to cover women's sport The FIFA Women's World Cup was a runaway success, with almost 2 million fans attending matches …

Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?

ABC  

Australian women's soccer side the Matildas will kick off a series of friendly games against Brazil and Chinese Taipei this week in several locations across Australia. Australia will play: Brazil at Lang Park in Brisbane at 8pm AEST/9pm AEDT on Thursday, November 28 Brazil at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast at 6:35pm AEST/7:35pm AEDT on December 1 Taiwan at …

See the Sam Kerr sledge that came back to haunt the Matildas in their horror Paris Olympics loss
7 months, 3 weeks ago

See the Sam Kerr sledge that came back to haunt the Matildas in their horror Paris Olympics loss

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's words have come back to haunt her, after the injured Matildas skipper sledged the USA football side for the same reason Australia got flogged by Germany at the Paris Olympics. The comments came in the ill-fated Netflix documentary series 'Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team'. The documentary series ran anyway, and Kerr took the opportunity to …

Matildas fans blast Tony Gustavsson's team after waking up at 3AM to watch miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany: 'This is hard to watch'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas fans blast Tony Gustavsson's team after waking up at 3AM to watch miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany: 'This is hard to watch'

Daily Mail  

Matildas fans slogged through a tough 90 minutes after waking up early to watch their team's miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany. A whole host of supporters rose to their alarm clocks at 3am to tune into Australia's opening Group B match in Marseille, with Tony Gustavsson's side taking on a tough challenge in their world No 4-ranked rivals. Matildas …

Australia vs Germany: Matildas fans descend on Marseille ahead of women's team's Olympic Games opening match
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia vs Germany: Matildas fans descend on Marseille ahead of women's team's Olympic Games opening match

Daily Mail  

Matildas fans have travelled in force to throw their support behind Tony Gustavsson's side ahead of their Olympic Games campaign. Still buoyed by the women's team's heroics at the FIFA World Cup last year, there are high hopes that the Aussies can medal in Paris, with their journey starting on Thursday evening local time against Germany. Matildas fans have descended …

Matildas turn attention to China after arduous travel and All Stars match
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas turn attention to China after arduous travel and All Stars match

ABC  

Wearied from a long English season and a trip home to Australia, Arsenal pair Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord will quickly turn their focus to Matildas duties. Catley, Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross played for Arsenal in a 1-0 win over the A-League Women All Stars on Friday night in Melbourne, mere days after finishing their Women's Super League season. They …

Loved the Matildas at the Women's World Cup? Here are the leagues to follow them in next
1 year, 5 months ago

Loved the Matildas at the Women's World Cup? Here are the leagues to follow them in next

ABC  

Were you one of the millions of Australians who flooded living rooms and live sites to watch the Matildas charge all the way to the semifinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup? Veteran goalkeeper Lydia Williams returns from England to join Melbourne Victory, midfielder Tameka Yallop has re-signed for her first professional club Brisbane Roar, Kyah Simon is the marquee …

Watch live: Lionesses fans gather in Sydney for Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch live: Lionesses fans gather in Sydney for Women’s World Cup final

The Independent  

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Sweden beats Australia for bronze medal at Women's World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Sweden beats Australia for bronze medal at Women's World Cup

China Daily  

Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo celebrates a goal from the penalty spot during the third place play-off between Sweden and Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia, Aug 19, 2023. BRISBANE, Australia -- Sweden kept a perfect record in their third-place battles at the Women's World Cup as they won their fourth bronze medal and their second in …

What time do the Matildas play Sweden tonight? Where can I watch the game? Here's what you need to know
1 year, 7 months ago

What time do the Matildas play Sweden tonight? Where can I watch the game? Here's what you need to know

ABC  

The Matildas have made Australian soccer history, marking the first time a national team earned its place in a World Cup semifinal. The official FIFA festival sites will screen the game: Adelaide/Tarndanya: Festival Plaza Festival Plaza Brisbane/Meanjin: Riverside Green, South Bank Parklands and King George Square Riverside Green, South Bank Parklands and King George Square Canberra/Ngunnawal Country: Garema Place Garema …

Australia’s fairytale home Women’s World Cup ends in defeat to Sweden in third-place playoff
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia’s fairytale home Women’s World Cup ends in defeat to Sweden in third-place playoff

CNN  

CNN — It has been a history-making, game-changing Women’s World Cup for Australia, but the Matildas’ participation in the tournament ended in a 2-0 defeat to Sweden in the third-place playoff on Saturday. Still, this match marked new frontiers for women’s soccer in Australia following a World Cup which has seen soccer mania grip the nation as the Matildas achieved …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia

The Hindu  

Sweden’s dreams of winning a first Women’s World Cup title were dramatically ended by Spain but the county is out to ensure its impressive run does not end without silverware when they meet co-host Australia in the third-place playoff on Saturday. Third-ranked Sweden is playing in its second straight bronze medal match, having finished third at the 2019 World Cup. …

Australia, Sweden still have something to play for in the 3rd place game at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia, Sweden still have something to play for in the 3rd place game at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Australia already captivated a nation as co-hosts of the Women’s World Cup. Australia’s men’s basketball team, the Boomers, were slated to play a tune-up game against Brazil on Wednesday night in preparation for their World Cup but moved the game up two hours to watch the Matildas in the semifinals. The Swedes made a mark on the tournament in the …

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals
1 year, 7 months ago

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr looked up at the Stadium Australia crowd for the last time at this Women’s World Cup, and it just compounded the gnawing disappointment that she and her Matildas had fallen one game before the final. “We just feel really proud that they’ve got behind us and we’ve changed the way women’s football is seen in Australia,” Kerr added. …

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals
1 year, 7 months ago

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Sam Kerr looked up at the Stadium Australia crowd for the last time at this Women’s World Cup, and it just compounded the gnawing disappointment that she and her Matildas had fallen one game before the final. “We just feel really proud that they’ve got behind us and we’ve changed the way women’s football is seen in Australia,” …

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals
1 year, 7 months ago

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sam Kerr looked up at …

Matildas Women’s World Cup semifinal against England smashes Australia TV records
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas Women’s World Cup semifinal against England smashes Australia TV records

The Hindu  

The Matildas’ crushing Women’s World Cup semifinal loss to England was the most watched television show in Australia on record, data showed Thursday, as their exploits captivated the nation. Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia coach Gustavsson rues what might have been after England loss The country’s free-to-air host broadcaster Channel Seven said it was the most-watched programme, sport or otherwise, …

‘Captured the nation’: Australia-England match breaks broadcast records
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Captured the nation’: Australia-England match breaks broadcast records

Al Jazeera  

The Women’s World Cup semifinal between the Matildas and the Lionesses in Sydney has broken local broadcast records to become the most-watched television programme in Australia since 2001, according to Australian broadcaster Seven. Some 11.15 million viewers in the country tuned in to watch as England stopped co-hosts Australia 3-1 on Wednesday night to reach the Women’s World Cup final, …

Matildas' World Cup semifinal loss to England was not about the finish, but the run towards it
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas' World Cup semifinal loss to England was not about the finish, but the run towards it

ABC  

Sam Kerr didn't know what she was going to do when she turned her body towards the empty grass and started to run. Sam Kerr's absence from most of the World Cup made the anticipation of her start against England even greater. This was meant to be Sam Kerr's World Cup, but she had spent most of the past two …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia coach Gustavsson rues what might have been after England loss
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia coach Gustavsson rues what might have been after England loss

The Hindu  

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. Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo cancelled out a stunning strike from talismanic Matildas striker Sam Kerr in front of a raucous sell-out crowd of 75,784 …

Sam Kerr scores but Australia loses to England and falls short of Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr scores but Australia loses to England and falls short of Women’s World Cup final

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — It took fives games and 62 minutes for Sam Kerr to finally make her mark on the Women’s World Cup. “After we scored, it felt like it would have been a great match to watch, actually.” Fans at the Big Penny Social in London cheered as their team advanced to its first Women’s World Cup final with a …

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain
1 year, 7 months ago

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England moved on to its …

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner

The Hindu  

England reached its first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England’s Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her side’s third goal during the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. …

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run
1 year, 7 months ago

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Lauren Hemp didn’t let the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England become the Sam Kerr show. Hemp scored to restore England’s lead eight minutes after a superb equalizer from Kerr, and then provided a perfect pass for the clincher as the Lionesses moved into their first World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory over …

The Matildas: Women's World Cup TV host Mel McLaughlin left furious after old 'friend' begs her for tickets to see the Australia Vs England semi-final clash - and they haven't talked for EIGHT YEARS
1 year, 7 months ago

The Matildas: Women's World Cup TV host Mel McLaughlin left furious after old 'friend' begs her for tickets to see the Australia Vs England semi-final clash - and they haven't talked for EIGHT YEARS

Daily Mail  

Mel McLaughlin was left furious this week after an old 'friend' tried to schmooze her for tickets to see the Matildas face off against England in the Women's World Cup semi-final. The sports presenter, 43, who gets special access to the Women's World Cup for her job, revealed someone she hasn't spoken to in eight years begged her for tickets. …

England stun hosts Australia to reach first Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

England stun hosts Australia to reach first Women’s World Cup final

Al Jazeera  

Lionesses end the Matildas’ run to reach the Women’s World Cup final for the first time and set up a clash with Spain. England have reached their first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia, despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England, who fell at …

England beat Australia to reach 2023 Women's World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

England beat Australia to reach 2023 Women's World Cup final

The Telegraph  

By Tom Garry, Women’s Football Reporter, in Sydney England are through to their first Women’s World Cup final, and English football’s first global final since 1966, as Sarina Wiegman’s resolute team beat co-hosts Australia on their own turf in a gripping semi-final. Manchester City winger Lauren Hemp’s cool finish into the bottom corner with 19 minutes remaining and then her …

How the internet reacted to the Matildas' heartbreaking 3-1 loss to England in the FIFA Women's World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

How the internet reacted to the Matildas' heartbreaking 3-1 loss to England in the FIFA Women's World Cup

ABC  

Australia's World Cup run has been halted by a ruthless England side, who ran out 3-1 winners in the semi-final. Within 10 minutes, Sam Kerr had a chance, eventually confirmed as an offside one, saved one-on-one by Mary Earps, after being set loose by a superb Gorry lofted pass — the crowd's appetite was whetted. The first half ended with …

Matildas lose 3-1 to England's Lionesses in semifinal at Sydney's Olympic Stadium
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas lose 3-1 to England's Lionesses in semifinal at Sydney's Olympic Stadium

ABC  

The Matildas' dreams of lifting the FIFA Women's World Cup are over, falling to a 3-1 defeat to England at Stadium Australia in Sydney/Wangal. Just minutes after Sam Kerr's stunning strike, England's star of the match knocked the wind out of Australia's World Cup hopes 'It has been an honour': Devastated Kerr wants to win third for Australian fans J …

What happens now the Matildas have lost to England in the Women's World Cup semifinals?
1 year, 7 months ago

What happens now the Matildas have lost to England in the Women's World Cup semifinals?

ABC  

The Matildas' hopes of contesting a final at a FIFA Women's World Cup have been dashed by their loss to England, but they've still got one more match to play in the tournament. Kick-off for that match will be at: 6pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria 5:30pm ACST — Northern …

Matildas knocked out of FIFA Women's World Cup after 3-1 semifinal defeat to England
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas knocked out of FIFA Women's World Cup after 3-1 semifinal defeat to England

ABC  

The Matildas are out of the FIFA Women's World Cup, falling to a 3-1 defeat to England in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia in Sydney. England deservedly led thanks to an Ella Toone strike in the first half, but Sam Kerr scored a stunning long-range leveller to give the Matildas renewed vigour. Greenwood was issued a rare booking …

Women’s World Cup: Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away

CNN  

Sydney CNN — A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe delays stranded thousands on train platforms at Stadium Australia after the nation’s disappointing 3-1 loss to England in the World Cup semifinal. “That’s what we call it.” Lucy, Davara, Skye, Harold and Ayva Marshall were sad to see the Matildas …

Attendance and ticket records keep growing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Attendance and ticket records keep growing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

With Matildas’ matches becoming hot tickets, Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals and the expanded 32-team format has helped set records for attendance at the tournament. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s quarterfinal hero Arnold ready to step up again The record match attendance for the 2023 edition is 75,784 for three games under a restricted capacity at …

Attendance and ticket records keep growing at 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Attendance and ticket records keep growing at 2023 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — With Matildas’ matches becoming hot tickets, Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals and the expanded 32-team format have helped set records for attendance at the tournament. The Australian men’s basketball team, preparing for the FIBA World Cup starting later this month, is just one of the many teams adjusting match or practice times to ensure they …

Australia vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Australia will bank on enormous home support and return of captain Sam Kerr as they take on reigning European champions England in the second Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal. When: Wednesday, August 16 Where: Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia Kickoff: 8pm Australia and England are set to resume their decades-old sporting rivalry when they meet in the second Women’s World Cup …

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia

Al Jazeera  

Women’s World Cup fever soars as the co-hosts gear up to play rivals England for a place in the final. Yet as excitement builds ahead of Australia’s semifinal against rivals England on Wednesday, some say it’s the way this tournament has made people feel about football – and the women’s game in particular – that has turned it into a …

The Lionesses will need to beat an entire nation in the grip of World Cup fever
1 year, 7 months ago

The Lionesses will need to beat an entire nation in the grip of World Cup fever

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Australia fans arrived at Stadium Australia in their …

Women’s World Cup 2023: We were watching the wrong game, admits former Australian deputy PM Barnaby Joyce
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: We were watching the wrong game, admits former Australian deputy PM Barnaby Joyce

The Hindu  

Australia’s former deputy prime minister said fans in “every country pub” watched the women’s football team make history at the weekend - before sheepishly admitting he watched the wrong game. Women’s World Cup 2023: We take great pride in donning the Matildas jersey, says Tameka Yallop “In Australia tonight, this is what’s happening,” he said to his viewers. “I don’t …

Boomers move game as co-host Australia reaches fever pitch for Matildas at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Boomers move game as co-host Australia reaches fever pitch for Matildas at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Patty Mills and his Boomers teammates knew who deserved prime time billing, so they rescheduled their game and will keep watching Australia’s historic run at the Women’s World Cup. The Boomers, Australia’s men’s basketball team, are preparing for their World Cup later this month and had a warmup game against Brazil planned for Wednesday night. Times for elite-level …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia not focused on England rivalry ahead of semifinal clash
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia not focused on England rivalry ahead of semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Tameka Yallop and Lydia Williams on Monday resisted every attempt to get them to imbue this week’s Women’s World Cup semifinal with extra meaning because they are facing Australia’s fiercest sporting rival, England. Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win World Cup “I think it’s just another game,” said goalkeeper Williams. It’s a significant game, obviously we …

Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team wins the Women’s World Cup. This is an inspiration to young girls in particular, but also young boys.” Australia’s federal system means additional public holidays can be called individually by its states and territories, with Albanese saying the issue will be discussed with regional …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia, England primed for blockbuster semifinal clash
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia, England primed for blockbuster semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Australia and England clash in the Women’s World Cup semifinals on Wednesday in Sydney in the latest instalment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries. “I’ll talk to my players and staff and see what that rivalry is.” The storied sporting rivalry between Australia and England has already witnessed several episodes this year. “I don’t think you can’t look …

Matilda mania is sweeping Australia as its World Cup team breaks viewership records
1 year, 7 months ago

Matilda mania is sweeping Australia as its World Cup team breaks viewership records

NPR  

Matilda mania is sweeping Australia as its World Cup team breaks viewership records Enlarge this image toggle caption Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Call it soccer or football, the Australian women's team is on an unprecedented run in the World Cup. The Matildas are Australia's national women's soccer team, and have been surpassing expectations — even beyond the historic …

Matildas focused on recovery ahead of Women's World Cup semifinal against England with just four-day turnaround
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas focused on recovery ahead of Women's World Cup semifinal against England with just four-day turnaround

ABC  

There will be no more friendly fire injuries in the Matildas camp ahead of their Women's World Cup semifinal against England, because there will be barely anyone on the track. Key points: Both Australia and England have gone to extra time and penalties once at this World Cup But more of England's players have been able to get some rest …

Matildas beat France in the World Cup: How Australians watched history in the making with tense match viewed in pubs, restaurants and planes
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas beat France in the World Cup: How Australians watched history in the making with tense match viewed in pubs, restaurants and planes

Daily Mail  

It was a 'where were you' moment in Australia as the Matildas secured their place in the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time in football history. The nerve-racking shootout saw three saves from Mackenzie Arnold before Cortnee Vine kicked the winner to seal the quarter-final victory in front of 49,461 screaming fans wearing green and gold at …

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France

ABC  

The Matildas have made Australian sporting history and sent the country into ecstasy in the process. Key points: The Matildas defeated France on penalties Sam Kerr made an impact when she came on in the second half Coach Tony Gustavsson said he had faith that his side could get this far in the tournament But they are not done yet …

How Cortnee Vine showed nerves of steel to send Matildas to Women's World Cup semifinals
1 year, 7 months ago

How Cortnee Vine showed nerves of steel to send Matildas to Women's World Cup semifinals

ABC  

Coming off the bench in the 104th minute of the Matildas' Women's World Cup quarterfinal against France, Cortnee Vine had little idea she was about to write her name into Australian sporting folklore. How the shootout unfolded Photo shows A Matildas player swings her leg through the ball to take a penalty kick during a shootout at the Women's World …

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