The star back
Updated 14:49 | Published 14:24
The Danish WC adventure is over.
Australia were too strong in the round of 16 in Sydney.
Sam Kerr was replaced when “The Matildas” won 2-0.
Denmark played their first women’s World Cup play-off match for the first time since 1995 – 28 years ago.
And it started promisingly for “De rød-hvide” when Pernille Harder broke free in a couple of counterattacks. But the ending left something to be desired.
Instead, it was home team Australia who took the lead when Mary Fowler found Caitlin Foord with a ball in the deep.
The Arsenal player’s finish between the legs of the goalkeeper and 1-0 to the yellow-clad.
Sam Kerr back
2-0 came through Hayley Raso after 70 minutes but the loudest cheer from the home fans in Sydney came when Chelsea star Sam Kerr was substituted with ten minutes remaining.
full screenSam Kerr was substituted at the end. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
The striker injured his calf before the opener against Ireland and had to play his first World Cup minutes.
– I am happy for her and for the team. Hats off to the medical team and their job. People would only know what they had to put in the last month, says Swedish national team captain Tony Gustavsson in Viaplay.
The match ended 2-0 – now “The Matildas” face either France or Morocco in the quarter-finals.
Which it will be will be decided tomorrow, Tuesday.
For Denmark, it’s playoffs.
check Sweden meets Japan in the quarter-finals – the match is played on Friday at 09.30
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