Women's World Cup run on a par with Morocco's men in Qatar - Pedros

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Women's World Cup run on a par with Morocco's men in Qatar - Pedros

Adelaide: Morocco head coach Reynald Pedros said on Tuesday his team reaching the FIFAWomen's World Cup Australia & New Zeaand 2023 last 16 was as impressive as the country's men getting to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Their run ended with a 4-0 loss to France in Adelaide but Morocco exceeded all expectations by getting to the knockout rounds at their debut Women's World Cup.

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Gustavsson: Kerr’s return a bonus for Matildas

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Gustavsson: Kerr’s return a bonus for Matildas

Sydney: Sam Kerr made a 15-minute cameo in Australia’s FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 last-16 win against Denmark on Monday with head coach Tony Gustavsson saying the forward’s return is a massive boost to their title hopes.

Kerr had been sidelined since suffering a calf injury on the eve of the tournament and Monday’s appearance as a substitute for goalscorer Haley Raso in the 2-0 triumph against the Danes provided the Matildas further assurance that they are indeed World Cup contenders.

Abadia: Colombia playing for all the Americas

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Abadia: Colombia playing for all the Americas

Melbourne: Nelson Abadia said his Colombia team were "playing for all the Americas" after a 1-0 win over Jamaica on Tuesday set up a FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-final clash with European champions England.

Colombia failed to qualify for the 2019 Women's World Cup but topped their group in Australia - stunning Germany along the way - and are now into the last eight for the first time.

Penalty practice makes perfect for England, says Kelly

Mon, 07 Aug, 2023

Penalty practice makes perfect for England, says Kelly

Brisbane: England's Chloe Kelly said plenty of penalty practice had paid off after scoring the winning spot-kick to send the Lionesses into the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-finals after a nervy 0-0 draw against Nigeria.

The European champions had to survive extra-time a player down after Lauren James was sent off towards the end of 90 minutes for violent conduct.
 
Georgia Stanway then fired England's first penalty wide, but Bethany England, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood and Kelly found the net to prevail 4-2 in the shootout and prevent a huge upset in Brisbane.

Nigeria are inspiration for women's football in Africa, says coach

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Nigeria are inspiration for women's football in Africa, says coach

Brisbane: Nigeria's impressive run at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 may have come to an end on Monday, but head coach Randy Waldrum said their performances had made the football world sit up and take notice.

The Nigerians bowed out when they went down 4-2 on penalties to football heavyweights England when their last-16 encounter finished goalless at the end of extra time.

Sweden keeper Musovic 'in the zone' in Japan message

Mon, 07 Aug, 2023

Sweden keeper Musovic 'in the zone' in Japan message

Melbourne: Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic says she is "in the zone" at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 after a succession of crucial saves denied the United States in an ominous sign for quarter-final opponents Japan.

The Chelsea stopper exploded on the global stage with her breathtaking performance in their penalty shootout win against the defending champions in Melbourne on Sunday.
 
The 27-year-old produced 11 saves, many world-class, to keep the Americans at bay over 120 minutes of action.