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Brave Gorry stars for Matildas after family loss

Brave Gorry stars for Matildas after family loss

Katrina Gorry had a heavy heart when she converted a stunning penalty to help send Australia through to the Women's World Cup semi-finals. 13 Aug 2023
Super-sub Cortnee Vine delivers iconic Matildas win

Super-sub Cortnee Vine delivers iconic Matildas win

Matildas winger Cortnee Vine stepped up to score the winning penalty in Australia's shootout with France that sealed a Women's World Cup semi-final berth. 12 Aug 2023
Snapshot of Australia's World Cup QF against France

Snapshot of Australia's World Cup QF against France

Australia levelled three times with sudden death penalties before Cortnee Vine gave the Matildas a 7-6 win over France in the World Cup quarter-final clash. 12 Aug 2023
Unwell Mackenzie Arnold pulls through for Matildas

Unwell Mackenzie Arnold pulls through for Matildas

Unwell Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold delivered a heroic performance against France to steer Australia through to the Women's World Cup semi-finals. 12 Aug 2023
Matildas beat France on penalties, into World Cup semis

Matildas beat France on penalties, into World Cup semis

The Matildas have beaten France 7-6 in a history-making penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time. 12 Aug 2023
How Australia beat France in a penalty shootout

How Australia beat France in a penalty shootout

A recap of how Australia beat France via the longest-ever Women's World Cup penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals for the first time. 12 Aug 2023
Ellie Carpenter raring for special France WWC clash

Ellie Carpenter raring for special France WWC clash

Matildas right-back Ellie Carpenter is raring for a special on-pitch reunion with her Lyon teammates in their Women's World Cup quarter-final. 12 Aug 2023
Socceroos defender well Soutt-ed for Rangers, says Meulensteen

Socceroos defender well Soutt-ed for Rangers, says Meulensteen

Socceroos assistant Rene Meulensteen says World Cup star Harry Souttar hasn’t “suddenly become a bad player overnight” amid reports the out of favour Leicester City defender could be on his way to Rangers. 11 Aug 2023
The Matildas' record against France at a glance

The Matildas' record against France at a glance

A look at Australia's quarter-final opponents France ahead of their clash at the Women's World Cup. 11 Aug 2023
Fowler-van Egmond connection paying off for Matildas

Fowler-van Egmond connection paying off for Matildas

Emily van Egmond and Mary Fowler's combination in attack has proved a winner for the Matildas as they progress through the Women's World Cup. 11 Aug 2023
City land marauding Moroccan as Bereneguer opts for Brisbane

City land marauding Moroccan as Bereneguer opts for Brisbane

Melbourne City have moved swiftly to replace Brisbane Roar-bound Florin Bereneguer, lining up Moroccan-born attacking midfielder Hamza Sakhi to inject pace, creativity and goals in 2023-2024. 10 Aug 2023
'It's crazy': Aussie rookie joins superstars in Saudi Arabia

'It's crazy': Aussie rookie joins superstars in Saudi Arabia

Lost amongst the flood of big names answering the cash call of the Saudi Pro League is a little known Aussie midfielder once on the books of Manchester City, Chelsea and Watford. 10 Aug 2023
Simon backed for crunch role in shootout if required

Simon backed for crunch role in shootout if required

If the Matildas have to find a late winner or beat France via penalty shootout, Kyah Simon could be called upon to deliver the match-winning strike. 10 Aug 2023
Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Wellington Phoenix have signed US attacking midfielder Hope Breslin, who becomes the A-League Women club's first foreign signing. 10 Aug 2023
Cortnee Vine ready to spark Matildas against France

Cortnee Vine ready to spark Matildas against France

Matildas winger Cortnee Vine has quickly moved on from being dropped to the bench and is confident she can provide the spark required if needed against France. 9 Aug 2023
Socceroo Kuol moves to Netherlands on Newcastle loan

Socceroo Kuol moves to Netherlands on Newcastle loan

English Premier League club Newcastle United have sent teenage Socceroos striker Garang Kuol on a season-long loan to Dutch club FC Volendam. 9 Aug 2023
France friendly perfect prep for Matildas' Cup clash

France friendly perfect prep for Matildas' Cup clash

Australia insist they can take plenty out of July's friendly win over France as the Matildas prepare to face the world No.5 in a World Cup quarter-final. 9 Aug 2023
Football Ferns head abroad for Olympic qualifying

Football Ferns head abroad for Olympic qualifying

New Zealand Football are prioritising the Football Ferns' "performance and preparation" for Olympic qualifiers and won't stage further home matches in 2023. 9 Aug 2023
Aussies in the goals for English League Cup wins

Aussies in the goals for English League Cup wins

Kusini Yengi's third goal in four days has led Portsmouth to an English League Cup round one win, while fellow Aussies Sam Silvera and Riley McGree also netted. 9 Aug 2023
FIFA boss Infantino's World Cup private jet-setting

FIFA boss Infantino's World Cup private jet-setting

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has clocked up at least 40,000km of travel in his private jet during the Women's World Cup, equivalent to a lap of the earth. 9 Aug 2023
France ready for hostile Matildas' reception

France ready for hostile Matildas' reception

Kenza Dali says France are expecting a parochial home crowd in Brisbane on Saturday when they take on Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia in the quarter final. 9 Aug 2023