Why Tillies took big Kerr ‘risk’; masterstroke move unlocks ‘absolute weapon’: Talking Pts
The Matildas have sealed a spot in the quarter finals after a thrilling 2-0 victory over Denmark at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Goals from Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso did the business for Australia, but it was certainly not a straightforward contest as Denmark had the better of the early chances.
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Crucially, Australia’s backline did the business once again while there was a very warm welcome for a certain substitute as Tony Gustavsson now plans for the Matildas’ next match against France or Morocco.
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When Caitlin Foord started against Canada as the left winger, it was the first time she had done so at this Women’s World Cup.
But it was a masterstroke of a move from Tony Gustavsson as Foord tore up the left flank all night along and linked up superbly with Arsenal teammate Steph Catley.
Foord was once again tasked with causing destruction from the left and didn’t she deliver.
Her relentless running always provided a useful outlet for the Matildas on the counter-attack and it was no surprise that a trademark Foord burst on the left led to the first goal of the evening.
After playing a tidy pass to Mary Fowler, Foord sprinted into the vacant space on the left and was found by a perfect pass from the midfielder.
Foord brought the ball under control before driving into the box and
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