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Matildas player ratings: How Australia’s players fared in semi-final defeat to England
Sam Kerr scored a goal for the ages, Mackenzie Arnold was super between the sticks and Clare Hunt’s reputation was only enhanced. Who starred and who didn’t for the Matildas?
- by Adam Pengilly
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Dreams dashed as Lionesses silence a raucous nation
Things don’t always turn out as we want. Sometimes, even the best efforts of one of our national icons isn’t enough.
- by Emma Kemp
Kerr to start for Matildas
The Matildas have picked Sam Kerr to start he semi-final against England, with the superstar finally overcoming her calf injury.
Savage England counter breaks Matildas
The Matildas are crushed by a ruthless late counter attack to give England a 3-1 buffer.
Carpenter mistake costs Matildas
Ellie Carpenter's air swing as she attempted to clear the danger cost the Matildas big as Lauren Hemp pounced.
Kerr wondergoal squares semi
Sam Kerr scores a candidate for goal of the tournament, hammering a long range drive into the top corner to level it at 1-1.
Matildas rocked as England stunner opens account
England takes a 1-0 lead thanks to a superb hit from Ella Toone late in the first half.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and England
Australia and England during the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final game at Stadium Australia.
Kerr fires early warning shot
Sam Kerr almost springs the offside trap before racing clear onto a through ball.
Matildas fans flock to watch Australia and England game
Matildas fans flock to watch Australia and England do-or-die semi-final game.
Nausea, tension, mind games and glory: How a penalty shootout works
A penalty shootout is one of the most dramatic situations in sport, and the stakes in a knockout match of a World Cup could not be higher. But what are the rules and the tactics?
- by Marnie Vinall