Australia has edged France on penalty kicks to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time.
moment was so immense that it's hardly surprising it took vanquished France coach Herve Renard to describe it best.Australia won a penalty shootout 7-6 against Renard's team after their quarterfinal ended 0-0 in regulation and extra time on Saturday.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
The Australians became the only hosts other than the United States to win a quarterfinal in nine Women’s World Cups.European champions beat Colombia 2-1Arnold kept the Matildas in the game in extra time and made three clutch saves in the shootout — before and after missing with her own attempt that could have sealed the win.
Renard said his lineup did well considering it was a squad of 23 against 26 million rivals: “I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate them, congratulate them for the performance that they pulled off today against an entire nation. There were a couple of things that could have gone the other way.
Both teams had chances to win it in regulation, and star striker Sam Kerr’s first meaningful appearance of the tournament triggered a surge in tempo from the Australians when she went on in the 55th minute but ultimately no goals.
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