After 20 charges, the Matildes qualified for the semifinals of the World Cup, and for the first time in their history
France and Australia drew 0-0 in regular time and extra time in Brisbane, this Saturday morning (12), for the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup. So the match went to penalties and, after 20 charges, the Matildes qualified for the semifinals of the World Cup, and for the first time in its history.
THE GAME
The first half began eventful, with the French scoring high in midfield, leaving the Australians to opt for balls raised in the box to take some danger on goal. France came through Lakrar, in the best chance they had, but he hit his shin and went over the goal. The match continued truncated in the middle of the field, with the French best in finishing and ball possession. Australia’s best chance came in the 40th minute. The ball was left inside the box for Fowler to kick, but Elisa de Almeida cleared it before the ball entered the goal. So, initial phase tied and without goals.
In the second half, the Australians got off to a better start, building moves and putting Peyraud-Magnin in danger, who saved at least three good chances from their opponents and prevented them from opening the scoring. After 20 minutes, France leveled the match and had a go, but failed in the final, on pinpoint passing, as did Australia. Thus, the Brisbane match went into extra time with the score at 0-0.
EXTENSION
The match was intense, with both teams having chances to open the scoring. In the 11th minute, Kennedy sent the ball into his own goal, with a header. It would have been a goal against France, but the referee blew for an away foul, as Le Sommer was brought down in the box, thus disallowing the goal. In the second half of extra time, just after 2 minutes, Arnold made a save and avoided the French team’s goal. Without that whim in the last step, the match went to the penalty shootout.
PENALTY
Arnold took two free kicks, Durant too, and they also put two balls on the post. Perriset, Dali, Becho and Bacha lost to France. Catley, Arnold, Hunt wasted on the Aussies but Vine went there and guaranteed the Matilda ranking.
UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
In the semi-finals of the Women’s Cup, Australia will face the winners of the clash between England and Colombia, who will meet shortly, at 7:30, at the Sydney Olympic, where the semi-final will also take place. The ball rolls next Wednesday (16th), at 7:00 (Brasilia time), qualifying for a place in the grand final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Source: Terra
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