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Australian women's football team secures 7-6 win in thrilling penalty shootout against France at Women's World Cup

Posted : 12 August 2023
In a thrilling quarter-final match at the Women's World Cup, the Australian women's football team, known as the Matildas, emerged victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout against France. After a goalless 120 minutes of play, the Matildas secured a 7-6 win in the shootout.
 
Cortnee Vine converted the winning penalty for Australia, following Vicki Becho's strike against the post for France. Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold played a pivotal role, making four saves during the shootout. Arnold's performance included two saves from Kenza Dali, with the first requiring a retake due to Arnold moving off the line prematurely.
 
The tense shootout had a series of emotional moments, including Arnold herself having a chance to seal the victory with a penalty kick but hitting the post. Despite the rollercoaster of emotions, the Matildas advanced to their first-ever Women's World Cup semi-final.
 
The Australian team, supported by a spirited crowd at Brisbane Stadium, initially struggled to handle the pressure but gradually gained momentum throughout the match. They missed a crucial opportunity to take the lead before halftime, with France's goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin making a nervous save and Elisa de Almeida executing a last-minute block.
 
France had its own chances to score, with Eugenie le Sommer and Maelle Lakrar coming close, but both sides failed to find the back of the net in regulation time and extra time. The match marked the first goalless 90-minute game in Australia's Women's World Cup history.
 
Ultimately, penalties were required to determine the winner. Australia's Mackenzie Arnold and France's Solene Durand, who replaced Peyraud-Magnin for the shootout, were the standout goalkeepers. Durand made important saves, but Becho's miss and Vine's successful conversion secured Australia's historic advancement to the semi-finals.
 
The Matildas' victory sets the stage for a semi-final clash against England or Colombia. The Australian team's journey to the semi-finals has captivated the nation and underscored the significance of women's sports on the global stage.
 
 

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