Final Four: Australia makes it through to World Cup semifinals seeking history

South Africa News News

Final Four: Australia makes it through to World Cup semifinals seeking history
South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines
  • 📰 chicagotribune
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 72 sec. here
  • 3 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 32%
  • Publisher: 91%

There will be a first-time winner of the Women’s World Cup this year, and maybe, just maybe, it will be host country Australia.

Australia's from left, Ellie Carpenter, Caitlin Foord, Sam Kerr and Steph Catley celebrate after Cortnee Vine kicked the winning penalty goal to defeat France in the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Australia and France in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug.12, 2023.

England, the European champion, advanced with a 2-1 victory over upstart Colombia. England also reached the semifinals in 2015 and 2019, only to finish third and fourth and never reach the Women’s World Cup final.But before the Australia and England showdown, first-time semifinalist Spain takes on powerhouse Sweden on Tuesday in Auckland.

“We were so concentrated on the game that we didn’t feel it, although we felt some shakes at the hotel the day before,” Spain coach Jorge Vilda said. “The victory of Spain was the earthquake.” It took 20 penalties to decide the winner in the longest shootout in the history of the tournament. It was the game of a lifetime for goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold, who stepped up to take a penalty with the score at 3-3 but hit the post.Arnold then managed to twice save shots from French midfielder Kenza Dali, the first being waved off after Arnold was ruled to have come off her line for the first save.

“We are really looking forward to it. We know that it’s an away game,” she said. “Let’s try to an inspiration.” “It’s so nice when you hear the Abba songs after the game. You can’t help but smile,” she said. “I’m just very proud of the team performance but we’re not satisfied here. Obviously want to go all the way.”Spain was the first team to secure a spot in the semifinals with a 2-1 win over 2019 runner-up Netherlands in extra time of the quarterfinals.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

chicagotribune /  🏆 8. in US

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Australia edge France in penalty drama to reach first Women's World Cup semiAustralia edge France in penalty drama to reach first Women's World Cup semiCo-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.
Read more »

Australia-France, England-Colombia head to Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal matchupsAustralia-France, England-Colombia head to Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal matchupsThe 2023 women's World Cup continues on Saturday with the final quarterfinal matchups: Australia vs. France and England vs. Colombia.
Read more »

Women’s World Cup: Australia, England advance to semifinals | August 12, 2023Women’s World Cup: Australia, England advance to semifinals | August 12, 2023Today’s Women’s World Cup match: Australia vs. France and England vs. Colombia. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.
Read more »

Australia, gritty then giddy, moves on to the World Cup semifinalsAustralia, gritty then giddy, moves on to the World Cup semifinalsAustralia topped France in the quarterfinals to advance at the women's World Cup. The Matildas will meet England next.
Read more »

France coach Renard already plotting Olympic revenge after losing in Women’s World Cup to AustraliaFrance coach Renard already plotting Olympic revenge after losing in Women’s World Cup to AustraliaHerve Renard walked away from the narrowest of Women’s World Cup quarterfinal exits and immediately started plotting France’s next opportunity to avenge a loss to Australia.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-28 00:29:14