Australia Secures Quarterfinal Spot with Victory against Denmark

In a packed Olympic Stadium in Sydney, Australia has secured its place in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup after a convincing 2-0 victory over Denmark. The opening goal came from Foord in the 29th minute, followed by Raso doubling the lead in the second half (70th minute). With a comfortable two-goal advantage and only 10 minutes remaining, the Australian coach made the decision to bring on Samantha Kerr, the country's idol with 110 appearances. Kerr's entrance was met with a mix of silence and applause, as the magic of football unfolded before the home crowd. Number 20 and her teammates have now set a date with their supporters for the quarterfinal match against either France or Morocco on Saturday.

Dominant Performance by Australian Team Secures Victory

The Australian team, considered one of the favorites in the competition, emerged victorious against Denmark with a solid 2-0 scoreline. The success was built upon a goal in each half. Foord broke the deadlock in the 29th minute, while Raso sealed the victory in the final 20 minutes (70th minute).

Australia Advances to Quarterfinals with Impressive Win

Australia continues its journey in the tournament! On Monday, the Matildas defeated Denmark 2-0 in the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup. The match took place at the Olympic Stadium in Sydney, where Caitlin Foord opened the scoring in the 29th minute, followed by Hayley Raso securing the victory in the 70th minute. The quarterfinals await the Australian team, where they will face the winner of the match between France and Morocco, scheduled for Tuesday at 1 pm.

Foord and Raso Shine as Australia Claims Victory

Caitlin Foord, who had yet to score in this edition of the World Cup, finally found the back of the net against Denmark. Breaking forward on the left side, the forward entered the penalty area and placed the ball between the legs of the goalkeeper with a left-footed shot (29th minute, 1-0). This goal marked the first opportunity for the Swedish coach Tony Gustavsson's team. Foord came close to scoring a second goal with a right-footed curling shot that narrowly missed the opposite top corner (38th minute).

A second goal arrived in the second half, courtesy of Hayley Raso. After a layoff from Emily van Egmond with her back to goal, Raso found the back of the net with a low right-footed shot (70th minute, 2-0). This was Raso's third goal of the tournament. Ten minutes later, she was replaced by star player Sam Kerr, who made her first appearance in this World Cup. The Danish goalkeeper only had to make one save, denying van Egmond (65th minute).

Danish Dominance Falters as Australia Controls the Game

In the first 20 minutes of the game, Denmark had the upper hand, displaying superior technical skills. Their dominance was marked by two shots on target, first by Katrine Veje (1st minute) and then by Pernille Harder (17th minute). However, they lacked the finishing touch, unlike their opponents. On both occasions, Mackenzie Arnold easily saved the shots, as they lacked power. This lack of precision was evident again in the second half, when Harder had another opportunity (57th minute).

After conceding the first goal, the Danish team struggled to regain momentum and intensity. This played into the hands of the Australian team, who comfortably managed their lead and displayed solid defensive skills. Overall, they showed better control of the game after the halftime break.

Words of the day

opportunity : opportunité

dominance : domination