The match ended the third day of the 2023 Women's World Cup Round of 16. Host Australia, with home field advantage and enthusiastic support from fans, proactively gave up the game to their opponent Denmark to play defensive counterattacks.
Despite not having many chances to score, the Australian team opened the scoring in the 28th minute thanks to Caitlin Foord. In a game under pressure from Denmark, the Australian team converted the opportunity into a goal with their first shot on target.
Caitlin Foord (9) opened the scoring for host Australia
In the remaining minutes, Denmark attacked to find an equalizer but could not find an equalizer and had to receive a counterattack from the opponent. In the 70th minute, Australia doubled the gap after many efforts in a defensive counterattack.
From the coordination and good handling in a narrow area between the 3 home players, Hayley Raso took advantage of the opportunity to help the home team take a 2-0 lead.
Australia doubled the gap, putting great pressure on opponents Denmark
In the 80th minute, the Australian team made some personnel changes, the most notable name among which was the host's brightest star - Sam Kerr - bringing excitement to all four stands of Accor Stadium. Since the beginning of the tournament, Sam Kerr has played for the first time since recovering from injury.
Denmark tried to push up the squad to find an equalizer but failed.
In the remaining minutes, both teams created chances but no more goals were scored. The match ended with the Australian women's team winning 2-0 against Denmark.
Happy faces of Australian home fans
With the victory over Denmark, co-host Australia became the 6th team to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 Women's World Cup after Spain, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden and England.
Australia's opponents will be decided on the final day of the round of 16 tomorrow, August 8, between France and Morocco at 6pm.
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