Australia crushes Canada 4-0 to reach WWC knockouts FMTNews FMTSports
Steph Catley slotted home Australia’s fourth goal from the penalty spot in the match against Canada.
Fowler made sure of the win with a deft touch in the 58th minute that pinged in off the right post before Steph Catley slotted a penalty in stoppage time as a relieved nation celebrated the co-hosts’ advance. Australia topped Group B on six points, one ahead of Nigeria, who also advanced after a 0-0 draw against Ireland.
She drilled a low shot inside the far post to put Australia in front. Although an offside flag went up, the goal was confirmed by VAR, sending the crowd into raptures.Home fans were roaring again in the 34th minute as Fowler charged in to thump the ball in from close range, with Raso providing the cross.It scarcely mattered as five minutes later, Raso was celebrating her second strike after Sheridan failed to clear the ball from a set-piece.
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