Australia celebrate their shootout victory over France. Photo / GettyAustralia have advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time, taking down France in a marathon penalty shootout in front of their home fans in Brisbane. But her teammates that followed were clutch as the shootout went to sudden death, with three straight players all converting to keep the hosts alive. However, France couldn’t convert their next penalty, hitting the post, and Cortnee Vine was the hero for the hosts, scoring to send the crowd into delirium. France were left distraught, eliminated in the quarter-finals for the third consecutive World Cup.

Source: Stuff August 13, 2023 02:56 UTC