FIFA Women's World Cup
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Australia soared into the knockout stages with a thrilling 4-0 rout of Olympic champions Canada. So who are the players chasing World Cup glory on home soil?
- by Vince Rugari
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‘I’ve got work to do here’: Matildas hero Raso signals more magic to come
Real Madrid’s newest signing had her name in lights on Monday night, with a brace - her first World Cup goals - that set her country on its way to qualifying for the knockouts.
- by Emma Kemp
‘Fire in everyone’s eyes’: Catley declares Matildas ready for round of 16
After Canada coach Bev Priestman said she believed Australia can make the semi-finals, the Matildas’ acting captain spoke about how far the team had come.
- by Emma Kemp
‘We’ll win for you’: How Kerr’s stirring pre-match message inspired marvellous Matildas
Sam Kerr told her teammates before their stunning 4-0 victory over Canada to win without her, so she would have more time to recover from her calf injury - and that’s exactly what they did.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas player ratings: How Australia fared in win over Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Tony Gustavsson’s calm and disciplined side pulled a sensational 4-0 win over Olympic champions Canada. Who were the Matildas’ best performers?
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
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As it happened Women’s World Cup: ‘We’ve inspired a nation’: Matildas top group as veteran says 4-0 win over Canada just the beginning; Nigeria take second spot
Groups B and C wrap up on Monday with our focus on tournament fancies Spain’s clash with Japan before Australia’s do-or-die showdown with Canada in Melbourne.
- by Billie Eder, Marnie Vinall and Roy Ward
Opinion
Matildas
After some sleepless nights, the Matildas wake up
Who with an interest in the Matildas and the World Cup (and, for that matter, the Ashes) has been able to sleep this past week? Not the players. Not their families. Not the fans.
- by Greg Baum
Analysis
Matildas
Gustavsson survives his Eminem moment as brave Matildas march on
A night that started with worry ended with wow for all involved, and supporting, Australia’s women’s team.
- by Emma Kemp
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Matildas
Resurgent Matildas top Group B with magnificent 4-0 victory over Canada
Australia have breathed new life into their World Cup campaign with an incredibly dominant win on Monday night, which set up a probable round of 16 clash with Denmark.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
Colombia
Game of the tournament? Wonder goal, two late twists and one big upset
Colombia’s 2-1 victory over Germany in Sydney was the most exciting sporting event I have attended in years. But like most of the Women’s World Cup, it was hidden away in plain sight.
- by Malcolm Knox
Fan fury as Women’s World Cup largely disappears behind subscription
Monday night’s do-or-die clash between Australia and Canada is also a last gasp for the few Women’s World Cup group matches on free-to-air television.
- by Martin Boulton