On the afternoon of July 20, the Australian women's team will face Ireland in the opening match of Group B of the 2023 World Cup.
Australian women's players celebrate scoring against Ireland
With superior personnel quality and home field advantage, Australia did not hesitate to attack their opponent head-on.
Throughout the first half, the yellow team controlled the ball well and created many good opportunities.
Most notably, Raso's header narrowly missed the Irish goal in the 28th minute.
On the opposite side of the field, Ireland took the initiative to play low from the beginning of the match and waited for the opportunity to counterattack.
However, the situations of organizing the ball by the girls in blue were quite simple and ineffective.
After the break, Australia continued to increase the pressure on Ireland's goal.
In the 52nd minute, the home team was awarded a penalty after Marissa Sheva fouled Raso in the penalty area.
On the 11m mark, Steph Catley made no mistake to put the yellow team in the lead.
With the goal that broke the deadlock, the Australian players seemed to regain their spirit and play more confidently.
In the 68th minute, after a cross from her teammate, Caitlin Foord rushed forward and powerfully headed the ball wide of the goal.
On the other side of the front line, Ireland began to replace attacking players on the field to look for an equalizer.
In the 90th minute, Louise Farrelly's free kick from just outside the 16m50 line sent the ball over the Australian goal crossbar.
In the remaining minutes, Ireland continued to increase the pressure but could not find an equalizer and accepted a narrow 0-1 defeat against Australia.
Australia women vs Ireland women result: 1-0
Goal scorer: Steph Catley 52'
Starting lineup
Australian Women (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Hunt, Ellie Carpenter, Cortnee Vine, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Katrina-Lee Gorry, Hayley Raso, Mary Fowler, Caitlin Foord
Ireland Women (5-4-1): Courtney Brosnan, Niamh Fahey, Louise Quinn, Megan Connolly, Heather Payne, Denise O'Sullivan, Ruesha Littlejohn, Katie McCabe, Sinead Louise Farrelly, Kyra Taylor Carusa, Marissa Sheva
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