Women’s World Cup Quarterfinal: Australia vs France Preview and Live Coverage

It’s time for one of the most anticipated matches of the Women’s World Cup. Starting at 4 am (Brasília time) this Saturday, Australia receives France, in Brisbane, in a duel valid for the quarterfinals. Worth a spot in the semifinals of the World Cup. The duel will be broadcast from TV Globo, do sportv and real-time coverage of ge.

The host team arrives motivated by the 2-0 victory over Denmark in the round of 16 and the return of the big star. In the round of 16, Sam Kerr played for the first time in the competition and proved to be in a position to reinforce the Matildas in the quest for the unprecedented title.

On the other hand, France has found itself after a turbulent pre-World Cup period. With just months of work with Hervé Renard, the European team got into gear at the World Cup with defeats over Panama (6-3) and Morocco (4-0).

Now, also in search of their first World Cup trophy, France faces the biggest challenge in the tournament: facing a hostile environment, with a totally contrary public, and a strengthened opponent.

Against Brazil still in the group stage, in a similar scenario (mainly by the Brazilian fans), the team passed the test and emerged victorious with a goal by Wendie Renard at the end.

Streaming: TV Globo, sportvFifa+ and Caze TVReal time: no ge from 3:30 am

Australia – coach: Tony Gustavsson

1 of 2 Sam Kerr cheers after Australia qualifying against Denmark — Photo: Franck Fife/AFP Sam Kerr cheers after Australia qualifying against Denmark — Photo: Franck Fife/AFP

The Australians are looking for a place in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time and have Sam Kerr recovered from injury, responsible for taking her out of the first three commitments in the tournament. The Australian star played just over 15 minutes in the round of 16, but will have more space against France, according to coach Tony Gustavsson.

Hanging: Caitlin Foord, Emily van Egmond and Mackenzie Arnold

Probable team: Arnold; Carpenter, Hunt, Kennedy and Catley; Shallow, Gorry, Cooney-Cross and Foord; Fowler and Sam Kerr.

France – coach: Hervé Renard

2 of 2 Eugenie Le Sommer celebrates with Vicki Becho after a goal in France v Morocco — Photo: REUTERS/Carl Reciner fourth goal with Vicki Becho REUTERS/Carl Recine Eugenie Le Sommer celebrates with Vicki Becho after a goal in France v Morocco — Photo: REUTERS/ Carl Reciner fourth goal with Vicki Becho REUTERS/Carl Recine

Packed on the field, France carries two doubts in the lineups for the confrontation against the Australians. Elevated to the starting line-up after the game against Brazil, left winger Selma Bacha limped against Morocco and is doubtful. Defender Maelle Lakrar, on the other hand, was left out of the round of 16 and has no assured return.

Hanging: Sandie Toletti, Sakina Karchaoui, Clara Mateo and Kenza Dali

Time likely: Peyraud-Magnin; Perisset, Renard, De Almeida (Lakrar) from Karchaoui; Dali, Geyoro, Toletti and Bach; Le Sommer e Dian.

Referee: Maria Carvajal (CHI)Assistant 1: Leslie Vasquez (CHI)Assistant 2: Monica Amboya (EQU)Fourth referee: Laura Fortunato (ARG)WAS: Nicolas Gallo (COL)VAR assistant: Juan Soto (VEN)Offside VAR: Mariana de Almeida (ARG)
2023-08-11 15:05:57
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