Inspired by the crowd: Australia stormed into the Women's World Cup Round of 16

2023-07-31 17:09:00

Unlike New Zealand, co-hosts Australia are staying longer in the Women’s World Cup. And in a convincing manner: The “Matildas” withstood the pressure in the group final against Canada and sent the seventh in the world rankings around record player Christine Sinclair (40) home with a 4-0 (2-0) pack. That suited most of the 27,706 fans at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, where Australia’s determination was evident from the start.

Although superstar Samantha Kerr (Chelsea FC) did not report fit again, the Australians were brimming with enthusiasm. “We’re extremely happy because we got what we set out to do on the pitch. We wanted to be brave and definitely win,” emphasized Real Madrid striker Hayley Raso, who scored the first two goals (9′, 39.) had set the course. Later, Mary Fowler (58th) and Stephanie Catley (94th/penalty) should also enter the shooter list.

One point would not have been enough for promotion. The second round of 16 ticket in Group B went to the unbeaten Nigerians, who were satisfied with a 0-0 draw against Ireland.

Japan convinced against Spain

Judging by the performances shown so far, the way to the World Cup definitely leads through Japan. The 2015 World Champions marched flawlessly through Pool C: three matches, three wins, 11-0 goals – hearts, what more could you ask for? The Spaniards, who were also promoted, slid into a 0: 4 (0: 3) debacle against the Asians, who played out their merciless counterattacking strength, despite 77 percent of ball possession and an increase in the number of shots (10: 8). Hinata Miyazawa made it 1-0 (12th) and 3-0 (40th), and she did the preliminary work to make it 2-0 (29th). The 23-year-old leads the World Cup scoring list with four goals and one assist.

On Tuesday, two other co-favorites want to buy their ticket for the knockout phase: defending champions USA at 9 a.m. (ORF 1) against Portugal just as much as a draw to progress, as well as European champions England at 1 p.m. (ORF 1) against China . The Brits are missing midfield director Keira Walsh, but she was lucky in the misfortune: the suspicion of a cruciate ligament rupture was not confirmed.

Tables and Results

Group A
Ends: 1. Sui 5, 2. Nor 4, 3. Nzl 4, 4. Phi
Group B
Ireland – Nigeria 0:0
Canada – Australia 0:4 (0:2)
Tore: Raso (9., 39.), Fowler (58.), Catley (94./ Elfmeter)
Final score: 1st out 6, 2nd Ngr 5, 3rd Can 4, 4th Irl 1
Group C
Japan 4-0 Spain (3-0)
Tore: Miyazawa (12., 40.), Ueki (29.), Tanaka (82.)
Costa Rica – Sambia 1:3 (0:2)
Goals: Herrera (47′); Mweemba (3′), Banda (31’/penalty), Kundananji (93′)
Final score: 1. Esp 9, 2. Jpn 6, 3. Zam 3, 4. Crc 0
Group D
Tuesday 1pm: China-England Haiti-Denmark
Table: 1. Eng 6, 2. Chn 3, 3. Den 3, 4. Hai 0
Group E
Tuesday, 9am: Portugal v USA, Vietnam v Netherlands
Table: 1. USA 4, 2. Down 4, 3. Por 3, 4. Vie 0
Group F
Wednesday, 12 p.m.: Panama v France, Jamaica v Brazil
Table: 1. From 4, 2. Jam 4, 3. Good 3, 4. Pan 0
Group G
Wednesday, 9am: Argentina-Sweden, South Africa-Italy
Table: 1. White 6, 2. Stone 3, 3. Rsa 1, 4. Arg
Group H
Thursday, 12 p.m.: Morocco – Colombia, South Korea – Germany
Table: 1. Col 6, 2. D 3, 3. Mar 3, 4. Kor 0.
round of 16
Saturday, 7 a.m.: Switzerland – Spain
Saturday, 10am: Japan-Norway
Sunday, 4 a.m.: 1st group E – 2nd group G
Sunday, 11 a.m.: 1st group G – 2nd group E
Monday 9.30am: 1st Group D – Nigeria
Monday 12.30pm: Australia v Group D 2
Tuesday, August 8, 10 a.m.: 1st group H – 2nd group F Tuesday, August 8, 1 p.m.: 1st group F – 2nd group H