- 12 Aug 2023 - 10:22(10:22 GMT)
Over and out
That’s all from us on this game. Our live blog for the last quarter-final of this World Cup between England and Colombia is up and running. Tune in now!
- 12 Aug 2023 - 10:20(10:20 GMT)
What it means
MCG Carlton Melbourne and everyone’s inside for this. #Matildas pic.twitter.com/ir6StAH7ow
— Rene Zandveld (@Renesonse) August 12, 2023
- 12 Aug 2023 - 10:19(10:19 GMT)
‘It brings the nation together’
“This is what a World Cup does on home soil,” former Socceroos player John Aloisi said on the Australian broadcast.
“It brings the nation together. Everyone is behind them, believing they can go all the way.
“This penalty from Vine. It gives you the belief that they can go all the way.”
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Aussie joy
Hang it in the Louvre 🖼️#Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/5nZAavnILD
— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 12, 2023
- 12 Aug 2023 - 10:10(10:10 GMT)
Catch your breath
And breathe… 😮💨 This was one of the most entertaining and dramatic penalty series ever. #AUSFRA @FIFAWWC
— Vivianne Miedema (@VivianneMiedema) August 12, 2023
- 12 Aug 2023 - 10:09(10:09 GMT)
What a match
There weren’t any goals in 120 minutes but the entertainment factor was high. The contrast in styles added to the contest and both teams had chances to seal the game in regulation time. It was even, it was eventful, it was engrossing.
Penalties were a separate story altogether, with Durand and Arnold pulling out stunning saves to keep the shootout going. Durand’s save off Hunt was probably the pick of the lot. It was a stunning performance from the Sassuolo keeper who came in towards the end of extra time.
And so at the end of it all, The Matildas progress to the semi-finals where they’ll play either England or Colombia.
- 12 Aug 2023 - 10:03(10:03 GMT)
Australia are into the semi-finals
Cortnee Vine’s penalty takes Australia into the World Cup final four for the first time in their history!
- 12 Aug 2023 - 10:01(10:01 GMT)
Goal!
Vine scores and Australia are through!
Penalties: Australia 7-6 France (0-0 AET)
- 12 Aug 2023 - 10:01(10:01 GMT)
Miss
Becho hits the post!
Penalties: Australia 6 – 6 France (0-0 AET)
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Miss
Durand saves one-handed from Hunt!
Penalties: Australia 6-6 France (0-0 AET)
- 12 Aug 2023 - 09:59(09:59 GMT)
Miss
Dali misses!
Penalties: Australia 6-6 France (0-0 AET)
- 12 Aug 2023 - 09:57(09:57 GMT)
Goal!
Carpenter scores, off the post and in!
Penalties: Australia 6 – 6 France (0-0 AET)
- 12 Aug 2023 - 09:56(09:56 GMT)
Goal!
Lakrar scores!
Penalties: Australia 5-6 France (0-0 AET)
- 12 Aug 2023 - 09:55(09:55 GMT)
Goal!
Yallop slides it in with ease.
Penalties: Australia 5-5 France (0-0 AET)
- 12 Aug 2023 - 09:54(09:54 GMT)
Goal!
Karchaoui scores.
Penalties: Australia 4-5 France (0-0 AET)
- 12 Aug 2023 - 09:53(09:53 GMT)
Goal!
Gorry scores. Durand got a hand on it but it squeezes past her.
Penalties: Australia 4-4 France (0-0 AET)
- 12 Aug 2023 - 09:52(09:52 GMT)
Goal!
Geyoro scores. Just about. Arnold got a hand on that.
Penalties: Australia 3-4 France (0-0 AET)
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Miss
Arnold misses! The goalkeeper steps up but her strike hits the upright.
Penalties: Australia 3-3 France (0-0 AET)
- 12 Aug 2023 - 09:50(09:50 GMT)
Miss
Perisset’s attempt is saved by Arnold and hits the post.
Penalties: Australia 3-3 France (0-0 AET)
Mackenzie Arnold of Australia saves the fifth penalty from Eve Perisset of France [Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images] - 12 Aug 2023 - 09:49(09:49 GMT)
Goal!
Fowler smacks it into the corner. Great penalty!
Penalties: Australia 3-3 France (0-0 AET)
Australia vs France 7-6 on penalties: Women’s World Cup – as it happened
All the updates from the Women’s World Cup 2023 quarter-final between Australia and France at Lang Park, Brisbane.
Published On 12 Aug 2023
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates from the Women’s World Cup quarter-final between Australia and France on August 12, 2023.
- Australia win a thrilling penalty shootout 7-6 against France to reach the Women’s World Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history.
- A semi-final against either England or Colombia awaits the winner.
- Australia cruised past Denmark 2-0 in the last 16, while France easily beat Morocco 4-0 to set up their quarter-final clash.
- FIFA world rankings: Australia (10), France (5).