Australian fans reveled in the Matildas' win over France in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time WWC2023
Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold saved three French penalties and missed one herself in the shootout but it was teenager Vicki Becho hitting the post with the 12th spot-kick that opened the door for the hosts.
Arnold hit the post with what would have been the winning spot-kick before the shootout went to sudden death, but she kept her focus to twice save penalties from Kenza Dali, seeing the first scratched off because she moved off the line. "I would like to congratulate my players for the performance they pulled off today against the entire nation," said France coach Herve Renard.
Australia's only early chances came against the run of play from set pieces but forward Mary Fowler had as many as six as the game opened up around halftime, the best stopped by a sensational block from defender Elisa de Almeida.
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