Star forward’s perfect game, midfielder continues to shine as Matildas march on: Player Ratings
It was a night to remember for Australian football fans as the Matildas sealed a spot in the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Denmark at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Goals from Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso did the business for Tony Gustavsson’s side as they now await the winner of France’s Round of 16 clash against Morocco on Tuesday night.
Foxsports.com.au takes a look at how every Matildas player performed in Player Ratings!
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Mackenzie Arnold - 7
Apart from saving two early efforts from Denmark, it’s hard to remember Mackenzie Arnold having to make any saves of note throughout the entire game.
She crucially avoided a yellow card which would have ruled her out of the quarterfinals.
Steph Catley - 7
Had the opportunity to link up with Caitlin Foord on the left hand side once again.
It wasn’t quite to the same devastating effect as the duo enjoyed against Canada, but Catley was still solid in defence and made some key runs forward to drag markers away.
Sent scares through fans when she went down holding her ankle in the early minutes of the game but thankfully brushed off any injury concerns as she finished the contest on the park.
Alanna Kennedy - 8
It’s still baffling to think how little football Kennedy had played in the lead-up to the tournament when she continues to be cool and calm at the back.
Once again Kennedy was winning everything in the air and muscling her opponents off the ball in another rock-solid performance from the centre-back.
Clare Hunt - 8
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