Matildas v France live score penalty shootout video, extra time, Sam Kerr, FIFA World Cup 2023 quarter-final

The referee intervened and denied a purpose off a nook that ought to have by no means occurred.

France discovered the again of the web however scores stay at 0-0 as a result of replays present France pulled Caitlin Foord down within the space.

Simply to verify Alanna Kennedy placed on a hell of a efficiency to verify the ref knew as effectively.

“Wrongs have been righted,” says David Bahseer on Chanel 7.

He’s not improper however the referee – who till now has been great – was woeful then.

Down the opposite finish how a lot time does Mary Fowler must have a crack a purpose.

Have a cup of tea why don’t you earlier than you strike?

Breaking information: Gustavsson has found substitutions.

Vine on for Raso.

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ET 19”

For the primary time this World Cup I can verify Kyah Simon warming up – this may be a wild substitution. She has not educated in any respect this event.

What do you reckon massive Tone is pondering?

And who’re Australia penalty takers? Kerr, Foord, Catley, Kennedy. Fowler?

ET 10” FRANCE DENIED A GOAL

NO GOAL

A purpose denied 10 minutes into the primary interval of additional time n Brisbane and it’s France who misplaced out.

The referee intervened and denied a purpose off a nook that ought to have by no means occurred.

France discovered the again of the web however scores stay at 0-0 as a result of replays present France pulled Caitlin Foord down within the space.

Simply to verify Alanna Kennedy placed on a hell of a efficiency to verify the ref knew as effectively.

“Wrongs have been righted,” says David Bahseer on Chanel 7.

He’s not improper however the referee – who till now has been great – was woeful then.

Down the opposite finish how a lot time does Mary Fowler must have a crack a purpose.

Have a cup of tea why don’t you earlier than you strike?

Breaking information: Gustavsson has found substitutions.

Vine on for Raso.

ET 4MINS

We await information of whether or not there’s a mutiny on the MCG the place the dwell feed of this match has been turned off to a refrain of boos.

Actually the bounce isn’t for one more half-hour. Might have squeezed it in lads.

Nonetheless no subs from both aspect.

There are some very drained legs on the market. BRING ON VINE

90” WE GO TO EXTRA TIME

A penalty enchantment fell on deaf ears and there was little of notice for ether aspect within the ultimate jiffy.

One factor I’m interested in is an absence of subs from both coach.

Actually thought we’d have seen Vine on by now. Her pace is unmatched.

No adjustments for France is just indicative of their health which is spectacular.

PENALTY DENIED

There have been fingers within the air for a penalty for the Matildas after 80 minutes in Brisbane but it surely seemed clear.

VAR was reviewed and the gang have been left livid and slightly confused about how the French received away with the heavy challenges on Caitlin Foord.

Sure there was a pull of the shirt however Foord hit the deck effectively after the contact.

Heavy contact sure. Penalty no.

David Basheer agreed with the choice: “Caitlin Foord does transfer by means of visitors so effectively, searching for the penalty as she went down,” he mentioned.

“There’s definitely slightly tug on the shirt from Lakrar. A little bit of contact. Talked about slightly nick on the hair from the trailing boot of Wendie Renard.”

Not lengthy after the penalty enchantment, the whistle went to sign full-time. We go to half-hour of additional time after which penalties.

73” AUS 0-0 FRA

OK so 20 minutes of normal time left and there may be little or no on this second half to dictate who has the momentum.

France (I imagine) but to make any adjustments and looking out strong in defence however I’m not satisfied their keeper is as reliable as these round her.

The Matildas in the meantime, Arnold has been strong however the defence appears to be like slightly wobbly.

63” AUS 0-0 FRA

The French are getting mad and no yet another so than their coach Herve Renard who’s off his chops on the sidelines yelling on the referee who, actually, if appears to be like might kill, Renard can be a lifeless man proper now.

The glare she’s simply shot him – a photograph must be commissioned, framed and hung within the Louvre.

54” SAM KERR IS ON

It took Sam Kerr lower than a minute to make her presence identified within the Matildas quarterfinal in opposition to France.

9 minutes into the second half the famous person got here off the bench to a roaring applause to interchange Emily van Egmond.

With the scores locked and goalless, Tony Gustavsson pulled out the ace and he or she instantly flipped the match on its head.

A surging run up the left, Kerr SOMEHOW discovered Raso who took her time, units up, smacked it and compelled and extremely acrobatic save from Peyraud-Magnin.

Discuss concerning the famous person influence. EKK wasn’t all improper then hey.

49” AUS 0-0 FRA

In the event you’ve heard a deafening roar in your TV, don’t regulate the set, Sam Kerr is warming up alongside the sidelines at Brisbane Stadium or no matter we’re meant to name it underneath FIFA guidelines.

Fowler and Van Egmond the 2 gamers TGb should choose from.

Regardless of her heroics within the latter levels of the primary half I’d be taking Van Egmond off, she’s slightly too sluggish for the tempo of the French.

And no sooner do I write that does Fowler balls up an honest alternative to place her aspect forward, fumbled the ball just a few too many instances however took it on her proper and fluffed her traces.

SECOND HALF

So we’re all speaking about Kerr approaching proper.

EKK on Channel 7 definitely thinks she’s going to save lots of the day.

“It’s arrange for Sam,” she mentioned.

“It’s a fairytale for Sam. I can’t watch for her to get out on the texture. We’re lacking the No. 9 striker to be threatening to get in be hype.”

Gustavsson has made no adjustments at half time.

We watch for Kerr and we watch for Cortnee Vine.

MATILDA ESCAPES REF WRATH

Alanna Kennedy is fortunate to not have been yellow carded for a surprising early foul within the Matildas quarter-final in opposition to France.

Simply eight minutes into the conflict in Brisbane, the centre again was completely outclassed by Kadidiatou Diani and it’s a foul miss from the referee.

Kennedy was seen pulling on the shirt a number of instances because the French ahead received away from her and whereas the chance got here to nothing Kennedy is lucky to not have landed herself within the e-book.

Ought to have been yellow.

After half-hour there was one other scare this time with Foord taking out Élisa De Almeida and a yellow there would have dominated the Matilda out the semi ultimate – in the event that they get there.

Foord, Van Egmond and McKenzie Arnold are the three Australia gamers on yellows and they’ll miss the semis in the event that they earn one other (and win).

40” AUS 0-0 FRA

OFF THE LINE!

Unbelievable scenes at Brisbane the ball is off the road by Élisa De Almeida with France’s keeper in all types.

Hayley Raso on the suitable drew the keeper Peyraud-Magnin out but someway received the ball to Emily van Egmond who then fed Mary Fowler.

The strike was sensible however of all of the spots she might have hit it, it rebounded off De Almeida.

Ought to have been 1-0. WHAT A MOMENT.

Enormous sigh of aid for the French and moments later it was Fowler once more with an opportunity, fed by means of and it was simply her in opposition to the keeper. Excellent defence from Les Bleus.

Must be 2-0 to Australia on the half.

37″ AUS 0-0 FRA

A terrific break of play from Australia on the counter assault. Unbelievable run from Foord driving by means of three French defenders one in all whom virtually wiped her out. Ball fell to Carpenter after Raso to maintain the possibility alive. No shot heading in the right direction however once more, indicators that issues are constructing.

The French are protecting Fowler out of this match tremendously effectively.

What a match to this point hey. Little too hurried on the assault, Australia’s defence must clear with extra conviction. However an ideal contest.

31”AUS 0-0 FRA

One other probability for France and Arnold comes up massive AGAIN for Australia, Wendie Renard with the strike and it calls for a hell of an effort from the Matildas keeper.

Can’t predict this momentum for the time being. France now with the benefit they usually retain the sting over Australia on the premise they’ve truly examined the keeper.

“I can’t. My coronary heart fell out watching that one,” Elise Kellond Knight mentioned “That was 100% purpose probability. I don’t know the way that didn’t go in.”

Mary Fowler slightly too quiet for my liking for the time being.

Toy G on the sidelines getting very animated.

This referee could be very, very beneficiant I have to say. Raso is getting herself in all types.

24” AUS 0-0 FRA

It’s getting slightly scrappy on the halfway level of the half. Just a few yellows have been dished out and Gorry must be slightly cautious for the time being. She’s going gung-ho.

Australia starting to show issues over slightly, their momentum is constructing. They’ve had just a few cheeky probabilities, nothing to check Peyraud-Magnin as but.

And no sooner do I write that does Hayley Raso draw the keeper effectively out of her space, effectively out of place and forces the assault for the Matildas.

13”AUS 0-0 FRA

HOW DID YOU MISS THAT?

Australia fortunate to not be a purpose down for the time being, the momentum is with France, a deflected shot fell to Lakrar but it surely’s come off her backheel, flicked effectively over the cross bar.

Shortly earlier than some worrying scenes.

Not what any Matildas fan needs to see, Kyra Cooney Cross down on the sidelines clutching her left ankle and whereas she’s again on her ft it’s taken a while. No none needs to be making substitutions after 10 minutes.

8″AUS 0-0 FRA

Alanna Kennedy is fortunate to not have been carded for that. Completely outclassed by Diani and it’s a foul miss from the ref. Kennedy pulling on the shirt a number of instances and whereas the chance got here to nothing, shot goes effectively vast, that’s a warning for Australia. Ought to have been yellow.

5” AUS 0-0 FRA

A reasonably cool begin from the French stringing collectively some neat passing, discovering their consolation and holding possession. essential for them they aren’t overawed by the event, they’ve spoken a lot this week about how the strain is on Australia. they should preserve it that approach.

Nevertheless it’s the French that find yourself being “examined” early, a driving ball into the world from the Matildas however too lengthy for Foord to get on the tip.

Blink and we’re up the opposite finish with Selma Bacha v Ellie C, which shall be a ripper contest tonight.

A strong begin from each side.

4:55PM HOW’S ABOUT THAT WELCOME TO COUNTRY HEY, TREMENDOUS

The Welcome to Nation featured a shifting rendition of Waltzing Matilda – which was sung loudly and proudly by the offered out crowd at Suncorp Stadium.

How’s everybody’s nerves? I’m half approach by means of a large block of chocolate. Stress consuming is an actual factor.

The time has come, a nation expects and that is the Matildas second.

Their quarter-final in opposition to France kicking off now.

Benefit from the match.

KERR ON THE BENCH

Tony Gustavsson has caught with the method which earned Australia a spot within the World Cup’s ultimate eight, resisting the temptation to begin famous person Sam Kerr.

The Matildas captain shall be unleashed from the bench as Gustavsson caught with the identical XI which defeated Denmark within the spherical of 16.

Gustavsson had mentioned Kerr would bear a ultimate health test final evening which might decide what number of minutes she can be match for.

You’ll be able to learn this in two methods. On the one hand it’s the one greatest gamble of Tony’s profession, on the opposite, it retains the French guessing when Kerr will come on. It should eat away at them.

France in the meantime have made one change to the aspect that noticed off Morocco. Maelle Lakrar comes again in after fighting a quad subject.

This French aspect screams “we’re out to cease Caitlin Foord.” You’d hey, she was insanely good in opposition to Denmark.

4:25PM WHAT WILL FRANCE DO?

They may play attacking soccer they usually’re going to play vast.

Huge Tony reckons they’re prepared for it.

He’s simply spoken forward of the match and right here’s what he mentioned.

“It’s going to be a yellow wall within the stands, we’re so pumped,” Gustavsson mentioned.

“The warmth has not modified our preparations.

“Line up sensible sure France would be the identical (as Bastille Day) however formation sensible they are going to be totally different perhaps.

“They are going to be very attacking minded they usually’re scoring effectively.

“We have to preserve what we do in opposition to massive groups. They’ve threats left and proper.

“We have to generate good press on the ball. We have now to harm their again line as a lot as attainable.”

4:16PM MUSIC MAESTRO

Erin Smith at Brisbane Stadium:

Matildas have run out to heat up with Unstoppable by Sia taking part in. The gamers gave an enormous spherical applause to the gang which is already constructing at Suncorp, with kick off now 45 minutes away. Sam Kerr just isn’t participating within the heat up- she is wanting very relaxed within the bench.

3:40PM SECRET WEAPON FOR MATILDAS

Enjoying her membership soccer in France appears to be like set to be Ellie Carpenter and the Matildas’ secret weapon as they put together for the do-or-die conflict with Les Bleus.

The Australia proper again has performed with Lyon for the final three years and with 5 of her teammates set to go well with up in opposition to her in Brisbane tonight, it appears her intel might show priceless.

”Tomorrow is further particular for me,” Carpenter mentioned Friday afternoon. “Clearly, it’s a quarter-final, however taking part in in opposition to half my teammates offers me slightly bit extra perception and clearly I do know the gamers very effectively.

“It’ll be an ideal recreation, an ideal battle, particularly on the right-hand aspect for me, left-hand aspect for France. They’re dominant on that aspect, world class gamers.

“I’m actually wanting ahead to the battle, particularly in opposition to Selma [Bacha]. She’s an ideal participant, I practice together with her each day and I simply can’t wait.”

3PM TWO HOURS TO GO

We’re two hours from kick off and about 45 minutes from studying the Matildas’ beginning line-up for as we speak’s quarter-final.

I’ll be taking up our protection till the ultimate whistle and presumably past. I really feel it’s my obligation to let you already know I’m half English half French. I’ll be as balanced as attainable this match however at present my coronary heart is with Les Bleus, my head needs to be with the Matildas as a result of, you already know, it’s a greater story.

One factor is definite nevertheless, this afternoon’s conflict goes to be superior.

In the event you watched the 2 sides play just a few weeks again at AAMI park, neglect every thing you noticed. The Matildas have been out testing final minute choices, the French have been so jet-lagged they barely appears to be like favored they’d arrived on the pitch till about 20 minutes in.

Neither aspect would have given a lot away.

Loads and I imply PLENTY has occurred since Bastille Day.

The French marketing campaign began off with a draw in opposition to Jamaica however they’ve since put not less than two targets handed their opponents which features a win over Brazil. They’ve constructed up effectively and look a giant menace in assault.

Australia for his or her half have carried out related. The Eire opener was not a superb begin, the Kerr information dominated issues and uncovered simply how dependent the staff was on her. They needed to regulate their type and haven’t they only.

The efficiency in opposition to Canada is on of the most effective I’ve seen from any aspect this event.

I for one wouldn’t be beginning Kerr as we speak. Let Fowler do her factor and shake it up within the second half.

However I’m neither massive Tone or Mr Renard the fox. We’ll know their plans quickly.

2:35PM THEY’RE PAID WHAT?

Former Matilda Michelle Heyman has revealed the surprising quantity that the gamers have been paid for reaching the 2015 FIFA World Cup quarter-final.

Because the Australian staff will get prepared for a quarter-final in opposition to France in entrance of a sellout recreation in Brisbane on Saturday, Heyman informed The Challenge simply how far the ladies’s recreation has come as FIFA talks about enhancing prize cash for ladies.

FIFA has pledged to equalise World Cup prize cash for his or her two senior tournaments by 2027.

The Challenge host Hamish Macdonald requested Heyman, the A-League Girls’s all time main purpose scorer, what gamers have been paid on the World Cup eight years in the past.

“Michelle, let’s put this all in perspective – 2015 World Cup you bought within the quarterfinals after knocking out Brazil. How a lot did you’re taking residence because of that event?” Macdonald requested on Friday.

“You actually need to know?” Heyman mentioned.

“Sure, I actually need to know.”

“So the massive $750,” Heyman mentioned.

A gobsmacked Macdonald replied “Critically?”

“Yeah. It wasn’t something good again then. And it’s good to see there’s slightly little bit of change within the final eight years,” Heyman mentioned.

“However yeah, that’s what all of us introduced residence every was the massive $750!”

Heyman mentioned she was pumped to see the Matildas doing so effectively at their residence World Cup event, the place video games are offered out and merchandise is promoting off the cabinets.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has even floated the thought of a public vacation if the Matildas win.

However Heyman mentioned there was nonetheless a protracted strategy to go for the ladies’s recreation regardless of the success of this event, which is being collectively hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

“There’s zero equality nonetheless throughout the recreation. I feel we’re getting paid 4 to 5 instances lower than what the lads are for the World Cup. So it has come a great distance within the final eight years since my World Cup. However on the identical time, it’s nonetheless so, so distant from equality.”

She mentioned the advertising of the ladies’s recreation had improved, however she didn’t begrudge the success — and potential monetary bonus — the staff was experiencing.

“They’re my women. They’re my staff,” she mentioned.

“However I feel you could see the distinction inside firms leaping on board. Everybody supporting the Matildas. Ten years in the past, there was none of that.”

2:15PM FRANCE NOT FUSSSD BY KERR

Sam Kerr may be good, however French star Eugenie Le Sommer is healthier.

That’s the assumption of Les Bleues coach Herve Renard, who had a transparent warning for the Matildas forward of Saturday’s FIFA Girls’s World Cup quarter-final showdown at Suncorp Stadium.

“There’s no-one like her within the (penalty) field,” Renard mentioned of 34-year-old attacker Sommer.

“I’ve seen just a few male gamers that have been unimaginable within the field, however she has unimaginable high quality.

“She’s like a surgeon within the field … I wouldn’t change my strikers for those from the opposite staff.”

Le Sommer, a teammate of Matildas right-back Ellie Carpenter at French membership Lyon, has already scored three targets within the event, together with a brace in France’s 4-0 round-of-16 thrashing of Morocco.

Matildas captain Kerr has performed lower than 20 minutes throughout the event due to a calf harm,

No matter how a lot game-time Kerr is given on Saturday evening, Renard predicted the Matildas type of play wouldn’t change.

“After all the traits of the strikers shall be totally different, however they like to attend for his or her opponent, they just like the transition to be quick and get behind the defence, they usually have some excellent gamers to make use of this method,” he mentioned.

“We’re aware of every thing, we all know they’re an excellent staff with incredible assist, however I’ve full confidence in my squad.

“I’m with probably the greatest soccer groups on this planet, so I simply need them to have extra confidence in themselves … respect all their opponents, however don’t concern anyone as a result of they’ve the standard to have a incredible event.

“I’m positive now they realise how effectively they will do.”

12.45PM: VIC PREMIER OPENS ANOTHER LIVE SITE FOR MATILDAS FANS

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declared that Rod Laver Area shall be open to supporters for tonight’s quarter-final in opposition to France.

“Fed Sq. went off on Monday for the Matildas (in opposition to Denmark within the spherical of 16),” Andrew mentioned. “And (on Saturday), Rod Laver will too,” Andrews mentioned.

“We’re opening the sector and placing the sport on the massive display.

“Gates 3 and 4 at Rod Laver Area will open at 3:30pm. There are 12,000 seats which shall be first come, first served.”

The MCG is one other venue you’ll be able to watch the Matildas play, previous to the Carlton and Melbourne blockbuster within the AFL.

Nevertheless chances are you’ll miss out on the drama of additional time, with the footage set to chop off after regulation time is up.

You’ll be able to learn the most recent on that story HERE.

10.30AM: ‘AMAZING OFF THE BENCH’: LEGEND HINTS AT KERR ROLE

Matildas nice Heather Garriock has declared Sam Kerr “can be superb to come back off the bench” in tonight’s do-or-die conflict with France.

Talking on Channel 7’s dawn, Garriock was requested for her ideas on Kerr’s health heading into the quarter-finals, and her response appeared to point she would favor to again within the beginning XI that defeated Denmark and Canada.

“Look, it comes all the way down to the boss, Tony Gustavsson, and whether or not he feels beginning her from the beginning. He mentioned if she will be able to play a full 90 minutes, she goes to begin, in order that comes all the way down to the medical employees,” Garriock mentioned.

“I feel she can be superb to come back off the bench … I simply assume the Matildas have performed so effectively collectively and there are such a lot of nice gamers, X issue gamers.

“You may have Caitlin Foord scoring targets, and Hayley Raso has scored three targets within the event and has been in all places. Mary Fowler is unbelievable. I don’t know who you’d lose, however having Sam Kerr off the bench or beginning goes to problem the French, for positive.”

9AM: TV RATINGS BONANZA: MATILDAS SET TO SMASH MORE RECORDS

The Matildas are set to eclipse their historic file for the most-watched feminine sports activities occasion in Australia with their Girls’s World Cup quarter-finals match in opposition to France.

Their essential win over Denmark on Monday obliterated rankings data, with the match peaking at 2.28 million viewers.

With a gobsmacking whole attain of 4.88 million individuals who watched even only one minute on TV or 15 seconds on-line, the Matildas’ victory was essentially the most considered program in Australia this 12 months.

Followers are divided of their viewing of matches within the streaming period between official free-to-air networks and on-line platforms.

As some subscription providers equivalent to Optus Sports activities don’t share their viewership knowledge, it may be tough to match rankings over the many years however within the trendy period, the Matildas might simply muscle their approach into essentially the most watched sports activities matches in Australia.

Right here’s how the data stand for the reason that OzTAM rankings system was launched in 2001:

■ 2005 Australian Open ultimate

Seven – 4.04 million

Lleyton Hewitt was the primary Australian participant to play within the males’s singles finals in 17 years when he got here up in opposition to Russian Marat Safin. Whereas he had your entire nation behind him, Hewitt went down in 4 units.

■ 2003 Rugby World Cup ultimate

Seven – 4.02 million

Match hosts Australia got here up in opposition to England at Stadium Australia for the ultimate having gone by means of their pool matches undefeated and beating New Zealand within the semi-final. Sadly the Wallabies went down in further time.

■ 2014 NRL Grand Ultimate

9 – 3.99 million

South Sydney accomplished a fairytale season and ended their 43-year premiership drought with a 30-6 win over Canterbury’s Bulldogs. The match was notable for Sam Burgess taking part in on regardless of struggling a damaged cheekbone within the opening sort out.

■ 2021 AFL Grand Ultimate

Seven – 3.91 million

Melbourne received the grand ultimate in opposition to the Western Bulldogs which was performed in Perth due to the pandemic lockdowns on the east coast. When Fox Footy replay rankings have been added to the free-to-air broadcast, the ultimate was watched by an estimated common viewers of 4.11 million.

■ 2015 Cricket World Cup ultimate

9/Fox Sports activities – 3.9 million

The ultimate on the MCG featured the World Cup co-hosts Australia and New Zealand battling for the title. Michael Clarke’s staff have been the one-day victors by seven wickets, with Steve Smith scoring 105 runs.

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