Australia 0-0 France (Pens: 7-6): Co-hosts reach World Cup semis with penalty shoot-out win
Co-hosts Australia reached the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time as they beat France in an incredible penalty shoot-out at Brisbane Stadium.
Arnold herself had the opportunity to score the winning penalty as the fifth taker for Australia, after saving from Eve Perisset, but struck the post as nearly 50,000 Australians inside the stadium went through every emotion imaginable.Australia will play England or Colombia at Stadium Australia in Sydney on 16 August at 11.00 BST.
On 55 minutes, he pulled the Kerr lever, activating an ear-splitting roar from the home fans. The 29-year-old Chelsea striker was immediately into the action, driving forwards to set up a move which resulted in Raso testing Peyraud-Magnin from range. France had their own home World Cup spoiled in the quarter-finals four years ago as they lost to eventual champions the USA, and they revelled in the role of party poopers in the opening minutes.
Lakrar was also denied by Arnold, her snap shot on the turn following an uncleared corner well palmed away by the West Ham stopper.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australia considers bidding for men's World Cup after 'happy' experience hosting women's event'We're so happy with how the Women's World Cup is panning out,' Football Federation Australia tells Sky News. 'I think we've shown the world that we can host top tier competitions here in Australia'
Read more »
Spain beat Dutch to reach first World Cup semiTeenage winger Salma Paralluelo scores a 111th-minute winner as Spain beat the Netherlands to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Read more »
Australians embrace ‘phenomenal’ World Cup as co-hosts eye semi-final\n\t\t\tKeep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world.\n\t\t\tStay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert\n\t\t\tcommentary and analysis you can trust.\n\t\t
Read more »
Let Lauren James Play in 2023 World Cup'FIFA could do a lot of good here by announcing now that Lauren James can play if England advances. There’s little need to extend her punishment,' writes seanmgregory
Read more »
The Biggest Women’s World Cup Still Lags Behind in Sponsorship RevenueWhile there were hopes that the 2023 WomensWorldCup would bring new advertisers and bigger revenue streams for the women’s game, this isn’t so far reflected in the numbers
Read more »