SYDNEY : France will look to take advantage of the pressure on Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia as home expectations soar before Saturday's quarter-final showdown in Brisbane, while European champions England take on Colombia in Sydney.Apart from the United States, who won the 1999 tournament and reac
SYDNEY : France will look to take advantage of the pressure on Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia as home expectations soar before Saturday's quarter-final showdown in Brisbane, while European champions England take on Colombia in Sydney.
France coach Herve Renard is expecting another packed and partisan crowd at the 52,500-capacity Lang Park but said the occasion would bring out the best in his team as they resume their hunt for a first major title. Australia, who welcomed back captain Sam Kerr in their 2-0 win over Denmark in the last round, have embraced the extra attention, with defender Ellie Carpenter saying the nation's support was a motivation.
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