Australia reaches the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup for the fourth time
* Score: Foord 29', Raso 71'
In front of 75,000 spectators at the Sydney Olympic Stadium, coach Tony Gustavsson gave Australia a solid defensive kick, instead of risking an attack from the start. And in an even game, each team had only one dangerous chance in the first half. In the 17th minute, the home team's heart skipped a beat when goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold had to use his face to block a dangerous shot from Amalie Vansgaard.
Unlike Denmark, Australia took advantage of the opportunity to succeed and scored in a very quick transition from defense to attack in the 29th minute. Mary Fowler sent a long pass to Caitlin Foord on the left wing using speed to go into the box. , before finishing the thread of goalkeeper Lene Christensen.
In the second half, Denmark renewed the attack, but could not create a mutation in front of the tight Australian defense. Meanwhile, the defense of Europe made a mistake when Australia counterattacked on the left wing in the 70th minute. Mary Fowler smartly passed into the box for Emily van Egmond to calmly control, then released for Harley Raso to shoot diagonally. double the difference.
The stable game helped coach Gustavsson calculate to launch star striker Sam Kerr on the field in the 80th minute. Chelsea's striker injured his calf before the tournament and has not played a full match. However, the little time left is just enough to help Kerr directly experience the feeling of competition. The 2-0 result was maintained until the end of the match, helping Australia reach the quarter-finals for the fourth time after 2007, 2011 and 2015.
Australia will face the winner of the match between France and Morocco on August 8.
Australia: Mackenzie Arnold, Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Hunt, Ellie Carpenter, Caitlin Foord, Hayley Raso, Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Emily van Egmond, Mary Fowler
Denmark: Lene Christensen, Stine Ballisager, Rikke Sevecke, Simone Boye, Katrine Veje, Karen Holmgaard, Rikke Marie Madsen, Janni Thomsen, Amalie Vangsgaard, Pernille Harder.
