Australia vs France 7-6: Australia won in a Penalty Shootout to reach Semi-Finals

AUSTRALIA ARE INTO THE SEMI-FINALS

Australia beat France 7-6 in a penalty shoot-out to make it to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time ever. The winner will face either England or Colombia in the semi-finals.

Cortnee Vine’s penalty takes Australia into the World Cup final four for the first time in their history!

Hang it in the Louvre 🖼️#Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/5nZAavnILD

— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 12, 2023

IT’SSSS VINE TIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/BwQnhkaFy2

— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 12, 2023

And we’re off to penalties to see who will advance to the #FIFAWWC semi-finals.#Matildas #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/g4PBDTwWcK

— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 12, 2023

Half time in extra time. Still 0-0.

How are we feeling, Australia? #Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/qcPbH0ZTCL

— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 12, 2023

Goal disallowed for France
At 100th minutes Alanna Kennedy heads into her own net from a French corner, but it’s immediately ruled out as Renard tugged back Foord as the ball swung in

100′ France has the ball in the back of the net but it’s been ruled out for a foul on Caitlin Foord. #AUS 0-0 #FRA #FIFAWWC #Matildas

— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 12, 2023

WE’RE OFF TO 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐀 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 IN BRISBANE.

After plenty of chances during an exciting second half, it remains 0-0 after 90 minutes. #Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/vffPH9Z8oX

— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 12, 2023

This country continues to show up 🇦🇺🔥#Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/OMRom78cPF

— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 12, 2023

Goals

Goal!
Foord scores to give the Matildas the lead.

Slotted into the bottom corner. Keeper dived the right way but it went underneath her.

Australia 1-0 France

Goal!
Diani cooly scores her penalty

Australia 1-1 France

Goal!
Renard scores!

Australia 1-2 France

Goal!
Kerr slots home!

Australia 2 – 2 France

Goal!
Le Sommer slots it into the bottom corner.

Australia 2- 3 France

Goal!
Fowler smacks it into the corner. Great penalty!

Australia 3 – 3 France

Goal!
Geyoro scores. Just about. Arnold got a hand on that

Australia 3-4 France

Goal!
Gorry scores. Durand got a hand on it but it squeezes past her.

Australia 4 – 4 France

Goal!
Karchaoui scores

Australia 4 – 5 France

Goal!
Yallop slides it in with ease.

Australia 5 – 5 France

Goal!
Lakrar scores!

Australia 5 – 6 France

Goal!
Carpenter scores, off the post and in!

Australia 6 – 6 France

Goal!
Vine scores and Australia are through!

Australia 7 – 6 France