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Australia 0 (7) - 0 (6) France

Matildas defeat France in epic penalty shootout

Anna Harrington
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The magnificent Matildas have made Australian sporting history, reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time after edging out France 7-6 on penalties in a gripping encounter in Brisbane.

In an epic, record-setting shootout, after scores were locked at 0-0 after extra-time, heroic goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold made three saves in a player-of-the-match display.

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