Home Top News Women’s World Cup: Australia, without Sam Kerr, beat Ireland on a penalty...

Women’s World Cup: Australia, without Sam Kerr, beat Ireland on a penalty kick (1-0)

64
0
Women’s World Cup: Australia, without Sam Kerr, beat Ireland on a penalty kick (1-0)

Women’s World Cup: Australia, without Sam Kerr, beat Ireland on a penalty kick (1-0)

Oceanikas opened the World Cup by defeating a team whose defensive style almost paid off. Catley’s penalty was enough to give the hosts their first points.

In front of nearly 76,000 spectators at Sydney’s Australian Stadium on the day of his World Cup debut and without one of his star players, it is only natural that nerves get the better of the home team and, in general, the favourites.

It took the Matildas some time to win, but they managed it thanks to Steve Catley’s penalty goal in the 52nd minute.

Statistics Australia – Ireland

Selection performance by statistics

Before that, despite their tenacity in attack and greater control of the ball, they had been unable to overcome the Irish, who were making their first World Cup final appearance.

And so, it was only when Real Madrid’s Hayley Raso, who missed a fine first-half header, went down in the box and Catley scored the ensuing penalty, that Ireland changed their strategy.

Mackenzie Arnold avoids a penalty kick

AFP extension

The Australians’ nerves almost got the better of them. They also struggled when opponents lunged forward.

But the Greens lack quality and scoring ability. In four of their previous five matches they had failed to put a goal on the scoresheet. And now she’s six. Katrina Gorey had her best break, but she couldn’t beat Mackenzie Arnold.

And so the Australians fought back by winning an important victory that would make them calmer in the coming matches.

Australia and Ireland player vote

Flashscore

All stats Australia Ireland on Flashscore.

See also  30 Carpet Cleaners Reviews With Well Researched Buying Guide
Previous articleTelepass, a light electronic toll set is here: This is great news for everyone Savings and simplicity: A turning point for those who travel
Next articleWi-Fi, gym and bar at Bibby Stockholm: This is where the UK wants to put illegal immigrants
"Devoted bacon guru. Award-winning explorer. Internet junkie. Web lover."

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here