For the first time in their history, Australia has qualified for the semifinal of the Women’s FIFA World Cup 2023. During the game, both Australia and France failed to score during the 90 minutes. Talking about the ball possession, France has 49 percent while the rest of the possession was with the home side. In the Yellow Brigade, Australia had 10 fouls and France had 12.
While Australia had eight corner kicks (failing to convert into a goal), France had 12. Australia saved five goals while France saved three. The game went into the extra time, consisting of 30 minutes. However, after a combined 120 minutes, both teams failed to score. In the end, the winner had to be decided on the basis of a penalty shootout.
The first penalty was taken by Selma Bacha from France. She failed to convert the opportunity. On the other hand, Australia’s first opportunity, taken by Caitlin Foord scored a goal. In reply, France equalized thanks to Kadidiatou Diani. In the second penalty by Australia, Steph Catley failed to convert. On the other hand, Australia and France scored a goal each.
Even though France took the lead in the next chance, Australia equalized again. In the end, Australia won the game by 7-6 in a penalty shootout.
This is how Twitter reacted
Australia Last Penalty Winning Moments
Australia vs France#AUS #FRA #WomensWorldCup2023 #Australia #Pathaan #AusvFra #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/1ppdwcrOiD— Haider Safdar (@BhaiiiHaider) August 12, 2023
What a Lose the Golden Chance…🥹
Australia vs France Women's
FIFA Women's World Cup-2023#FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/hw8Sm67mzP
— Shubeyk (@Shubeyk3) August 12, 2023
AUSTRALIA WOMEN'S TO THE SEMIFINAL FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-2023..
Australia vs France Women's
Penalties Shoutout: (7-6).#FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/B5vBXL9Vy1— Shubeyk (@Shubeyk3) August 12, 2023
Australia fans crazy celebration after winning
Australia vs France#AUS #FRA #WomensWorldCup2023 #Australia #Pathaan #AusvFra #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/zHeFIUV2pc— Haider Safdar (@BhaiiiHaider) August 12, 2023
Australia vs France 0-0 after 90 minutes match #AUS #Fra #WWC2023 #Pathaan #نواف_الاحمد_الصباح
#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/lxONmoobFC— Haider Safdar (@BhaiiiHaider) August 12, 2023
Watching the Australia vs France game and England have just arrived in the stadium! pic.twitter.com/egu5enHCwm
— Emma Clarke (@Emma042198) August 12, 2023
Fed Square ready for the match.
Australia vs France #Matildas pic.twitter.com/YgSDcOn4CW— aytekin yamaç (@yamacaytekin) August 12, 2023
I swear you’ll never see a game and penalty shootout like this ever again. Australia 🇦🇺 vs France 🇫🇷. Game of fine margins.
— Ozoemena Chukwu⭕️ (@ozo_chukwu) August 12, 2023
This France vs Australia women's world cup match is giving a proper classic you won't to get to see in men's football. Absolute cracker. #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/Evc2F4VWjV
— Chudibanks (@chudibanks) August 12, 2023
