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Goal fever: Women’s World Cup’s best shots

1 min read·August 08, 2023 - 3:27PM
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With the Matildas through to the World Cup final eight, celebrate their heroics so far in an inspiring collection of the most striking images from the tournament to date.

Big crowds for a big game, as fans pack Stadium Australia in Sydney to cheer on Australia against Denmark in a crucial knockout World Cup game. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP
Big crowds for a big game, as fans pack Stadium Australia in Sydney to cheer on Australia against Denmark in a crucial knockout World Cup game. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP

 

Matilda magic: Goalscorer Hayley Raso (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal during the knockout game versus Denmark. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images
Matilda magic: Goalscorer Hayley Raso (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal during the knockout game versus Denmark. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images

 

The view from above: Aussie superstar Sam Kerr finally with the ball at her feet. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
The view from above: Aussie superstar Sam Kerr finally with the ball at her feet. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

 

Dancing Queen Mary Fowler with a Cruyff turn to bamboozle Denmark’s midfield in the World Game in Sydney. Picture: Amy Halpin/DeFodi Images/Getty Images
Dancing Queen Mary Fowler with a Cruyff turn to bamboozle Denmark’s midfield in the World Game in Sydney. Picture: Amy Halpin/DeFodi Images/Getty Images

 

One fan revealed just how much being at the Australia-Denmark game meant to he. Picture: Damian Briggs/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
One fan revealed just how much being at the Australia-Denmark game meant to he. Picture: Damian Briggs/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

 

Australian dreams are alive for all of us and especially Sam Kerr, as she finally takes part in the World Cup for her country. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP
Australian dreams are alive for all of us and especially Sam Kerr, as she finally takes part in the World Cup for her country. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP

 

Hugs for a hero: Alanna Kennedy embraces goalscorer Hayley Raso as Australia celebrates beating Denmark to progress to the Quarter Finals. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images
Hugs for a hero: Alanna Kennedy embraces goalscorer Hayley Raso as Australia celebrates beating Denmark to progress to the Quarter Finals. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images

 

Team work makes the dream work: Australian players united in a huddle before they take on Denmark in Sydney. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
Team work makes the dream work: Australian players united in a huddle before they take on Denmark in Sydney. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

 

The nation holds it’s breath as Sam Kerr slips not long after taking the field for the first time in the World Cup. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
The nation holds it’s breath as Sam Kerr slips not long after taking the field for the first time in the World Cup. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

 

I hope Kevin De Bruyne is taking notes, the Premier League star might learn a thing or two from the Matilda’s midfield maestro Mary Fowler. Her clinical pass created the first goal and set Australia on their way to an important win versus Denmark. Picture: Amy Halpin /DeFodi Images/Getty Images
I hope Kevin De Bruyne is taking notes, the Premier League star might learn a thing or two from the Matilda’s midfield maestro Mary Fowler. Her clinical pass created the first goal and set Australia on their way to an important win versus Denmark. Picture: Amy Halpin /DeFodi Images/Getty Images

 

Giant killers Sweden celebrate victory after knocking out reigning Champions USA. Picture: Jose Breton/Nur via Getty Images
Giant killers Sweden celebrate victory after knocking out reigning Champions USA. Picture: Jose Breton/Nur via Getty Images

 

End of an era: USA’s Megan Rapinoe is consoled by cousin Austin Rapinoe as her team is knocked out of the tournament after a penalty shootout versus Sweden. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
End of an era: USA’s Megan Rapinoe is consoled by cousin Austin Rapinoe as her team is knocked out of the tournament after a penalty shootout versus Sweden. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images

 

Fuka Nagano leads the celebrations as Japan beat Norway 3-1. Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Fuka Nagano leads the celebrations as Japan beat Norway 3-1. Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images

 

Canadian joy as Adriana Leon celebrates after scoring her team's second goal versus Ireland in Perth. Picture: Will Russell/Getty Images
Canadian joy as Adriana Leon celebrates after scoring her team's second goal versus Ireland in Perth. Picture: Will Russell/Getty Images

 

A goal line scramble as Hayley Raso pokes the ball into the net versus Canada in Melbourne. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
A goal line scramble as Hayley Raso pokes the ball into the net versus Canada in Melbourne. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

 

Joy and despair: Aoba Fujino of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal against Costa Rica in Dunedin. Picture: Joe Allison/Getty Images
Joy and despair: Aoba Fujino of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal against Costa Rica in Dunedin. Picture: Joe Allison/Getty Images

 

Korea goals: Cho Sohyun of Korea Republic celebrates a goal against Germany in Brisbane. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Korea goals: Cho Sohyun of Korea Republic celebrates a goal against Germany in Brisbane. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

 

All for one: The Irish team and staff review their performance on the pitch after a scoreless draw in Brisbane. Picture: Matt Roberts/Getty Images
All for one: The Irish team and staff review their performance on the pitch after a scoreless draw in Brisbane. Picture: Matt Roberts/Getty Images

 

France players celebrate after the team's 2-1 victory against the football giants of Brazil in Brisbane. Picture: Elsa/Getty Images
France players celebrate after the team's 2-1 victory against the football giants of Brazil in Brisbane. Picture: Elsa/Getty Images

 

South Africa goalkeeper Kaylin Swart hits the ground in frustration after fumbling the ball for the second Netherlands goal. Picture: Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images
South Africa goalkeeper Kaylin Swart hits the ground in frustration after fumbling the ball for the second Netherlands goal. Picture: Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images

 

Lineth Beerensteyn of Netherlands celebrates after scoring her team's second goal versus South Africa in Sydney. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Lineth Beerensteyn of Netherlands celebrates after scoring her team's second goal versus South Africa in Sydney. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

 

Philippines players cheer in the tunnel ahead of their warm up prior to their game against Switzerland in Dunedin. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images
Philippines players cheer in the tunnel ahead of their warm up prior to their game against Switzerland in Dunedin. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

 

An aerial view of Steph Catley and the team celebrating after scoring Australia’s first goal in the World Cup versus Ireland in Sydney. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
An aerial view of Steph Catley and the team celebrating after scoring Australia’s first goal in the World Cup versus Ireland in Sydney. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

 

Lauren James celebrates England’s fourth goal v China in Adelaide. Picture: Phil Radoslovich/DeFodi Images/Getty Images
Lauren James celebrates England’s fourth goal v China in Adelaide. Picture: Phil Radoslovich/DeFodi Images/Getty Images

 

Touchline joy as Emily Van-Egmond runs to Sam Kerr and other substitutes after scoring her team's first goal against Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Touchline joy as Emily Van-Egmond runs to Sam Kerr and other substitutes after scoring her team's first goal against Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

 

Hang on! Tatiana Pinto of Portugal pulls on the shirt of USA player Crystal Dunn in their sides’ 0-0 draw in New Zealand. Picture: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images
Hang on! Tatiana Pinto of Portugal pulls on the shirt of USA player Crystal Dunn in their sides’ 0-0 draw in New Zealand. Picture: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images

 

Veteran striker Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa celebrates her team's goal against Argentina at Dunedin Stadium. Picture: Joe Allison/Getty Images)
Veteran striker Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa celebrates her team's goal against Argentina at Dunedin Stadium. Picture: Joe Allison/Getty Images)

 

Aurora Mikalsen of Norway is consoled by goalkeeper Cecilie Fiskerstrand after the team's 1-3 defeat to Japan and elimination from the tournament. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
Aurora Mikalsen of Norway is consoled by goalkeeper Cecilie Fiskerstrand after the team's 1-3 defeat to Japan and elimination from the tournament. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

 

Spanish joy for Jennifer Hermoso as she celebrates scoring her goal with teammate Eva Navarro at Eden Park in Auckland. Picture: Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images
Spanish joy for Jennifer Hermoso as she celebrates scoring her goal with teammate Eva Navarro at Eden Park in Auckland. Picture: Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images

 

Aussie heroes: Steph Catley, Ellie Carpenter and Alanna Kennedy acknowledge fans after the team's 4-0 victory versus Canada in Melbourne. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images
Aussie heroes: Steph Catley, Ellie Carpenter and Alanna Kennedy acknowledge fans after the team's 4-0 victory versus Canada in Melbourne. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

 

Fatima Gharbi and Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco celebrate advancing to the knockout stage after a 1-0 victory against Colombia in Perth. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
Fatima Gharbi and Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco celebrate advancing to the knockout stage after a 1-0 victory against Colombia in Perth. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images

 

New Zealand captain Ali Riley (number 7) fires-up her teammates in a huddle prior to their game versus Switzerland. Picture: Harriet Lander/Getty Images
New Zealand captain Ali Riley (number 7) fires-up her teammates in a huddle prior to their game versus Switzerland. Picture: Harriet Lander/Getty Images

 

Ashley Lawrence of Canada is consoled by her family after the team's defeat and elimination from the tournament against Australia. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
Ashley Lawrence of Canada is consoled by her family after the team's defeat and elimination from the tournament against Australia. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images

 

A win and a prayer: Alanna Kennedy of Australia celebrates the team's 1-0 victory against Ireland in Sydney. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images
A win and a prayer: Alanna Kennedy of Australia celebrates the team's 1-0 victory against Ireland in Sydney. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images

 

Captain Ali Riley of New Zealand takes a selfie with fans after the team's 1-0 victory against Norway in the opening game of the Women’s World Cup in Auckland. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images
Captain Ali Riley of New Zealand takes a selfie with fans after the team's 1-0 victory against Norway in the opening game of the Women’s World Cup in Auckland. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

 

Disbelief for Germany players after the team's elimination from the Women's World Cup, following a draw with South Korea. Picture: Elsa/Getty Images
Disbelief for Germany players after the team's elimination from the Women's World Cup, following a draw with South Korea. Picture: Elsa/Getty Images

 

A strong header from Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic of Switzerland against the Philippines in Dunedin. Picture: Joe Allison/Getty Image
A strong header from Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic of Switzerland against the Philippines in Dunedin. Picture: Joe Allison/Getty Image

 

England goalkeeper Mary Earps celebrates the team's 1-0 victory against Denmark in Sydney. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
England goalkeeper Mary Earps celebrates the team's 1-0 victory against Denmark in Sydney. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

 

Jill Roord retrieves the ball from the back of the net after scoring the opening goal for the Netherlands versus South Africa. Picture: Charlotte Wilson//Offside via Getty Images
Jill Roord retrieves the ball from the back of the net after scoring the opening goal for the Netherlands versus South Africa. Picture: Charlotte Wilson//Offside via Getty Images

 

Portugal goalkeeper Ins Pereira punches the ball clear during the first half against USA. Picture: Carmen Mandato/USSF/Getty Images
Portugal goalkeeper Ins Pereira punches the ball clear during the first half against USA. Picture: Carmen Mandato/USSF/Getty Images

 

Injury despair for Keira Walsh of England as she’s stretchered off against Denmark in Sydney. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images
Injury despair for Keira Walsh of England as she’s stretchered off against Denmark in Sydney. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images

 

Signe Bruun, Sanne Troelsgaard and Pernille Harder of Denmark celebrate with teammates in the dressing room after their team advanced to the knockout stages of the Women's World. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
Signe Bruun, Sanne Troelsgaard and Pernille Harder of Denmark celebrate with teammates in the dressing room after their team advanced to the knockout stages of the Women's World. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images

 

Another missed chance for Alexandra Popp of Germany during their 0-0 draw v South Korea and their exit form the World Cup at Brisbane Stadium. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Another missed chance for Alexandra Popp of Germany during their 0-0 draw v South Korea and their exit form the World Cup at Brisbane Stadium. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

 

Daniela Arias and Ivonne Chacon of Colombia, celebrate after winning their Women's World Cup match against Germany in Sydney. Picture: James Chance/Getty Images
Daniela Arias and Ivonne Chacon of Colombia, celebrate after winning their Women's World Cup match against Germany in Sydney. Picture: James Chance/Getty Images

 

Khadija Er-Rmichi and Fatima Tagnaout of Morocco celebrate advancing to the knockout stage after a 1-0 victory against Colombia in Perth. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Khadija Er-Rmichi and Fatima Tagnaout of Morocco celebrate advancing to the knockout stage after a 1-0 victory against Colombia in Perth. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

 

Dancing the Samba: Bia Zaneratto of Brazil and Eve Perisset of France compete for the ball in Brisbane. Picture: Matt Roberts/Getty Images
Dancing the Samba: Bia Zaneratto of Brazil and Eve Perisset of France compete for the ball in Brisbane. Picture: Matt Roberts/Getty Images

 

Philippines Joy: Sarina Bolden (second left) celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal against New Zealand. Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
Philippines Joy: Sarina Bolden (second left) celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal against New Zealand. Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

 

A view from a remote camera behind the goal as Sarina Bolden of Philippines celebrates. Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images
A view from a remote camera behind the goal as Sarina Bolden of Philippines celebrates. Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images

 

Lucia Di Guglielmo and Manuela Giugliano of Italy celebrate their team's 1-0 victory against Argentina. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images
Lucia Di Guglielmo and Manuela Giugliano of Italy celebrate their team's 1-0 victory against Argentina. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

 

In an image taken from a remote camera inside the goal, Ines Pereira of Portugal dives in vain as Stefanie Van Der Gragt (not pictured) of Netherlands scores in Dunedin. Picture: Lars Baron/Getty Images
In an image taken from a remote camera inside the goal, Ines Pereira of Portugal dives in vain as Stefanie Van Der Gragt (not pictured) of Netherlands scores in Dunedin. Picture: Lars Baron/Getty Images

 

The Canadian players huddle prior to their game against Ireland in Perth. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
The Canadian players huddle prior to their game against Ireland in Perth. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images

 

World Cup goal joy: Mary Fowler of Australia (L) celebrating her goal with teammates Ellie Carpenter (C) and Caitlin Foord. Picture: Richard Callis/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images
World Cup goal joy: Mary Fowler of Australia (L) celebrating her goal with teammates Ellie Carpenter (C) and Caitlin Foord. Picture: Richard Callis/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images

 

A hair-raising time in Hamilton for Alisha Lehmann of Switzerland as she warms up prior to the game against Norway. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images
A hair-raising time in Hamilton for Alisha Lehmann of Switzerland as she warms up prior to the game against Norway. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

 

Thumbs up from Rebecka Blomqvist of Sweden as she celebrates her team's 2-1 win against South Africa in Wellington. Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Thumbs up from Rebecka Blomqvist of Sweden as she celebrates her team's 2-1 win against South Africa in Wellington. Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images

 

Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria celebrates with teammates in Brisbane. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria celebrates with teammates in Brisbane. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

 

A giant leap from Catalina Perez of Colombia as she punches the ball away. Picture: James Chance/Getty Images
A giant leap from Catalina Perez of Colombia as she punches the ball away. Picture: James Chance/Getty Images

 

Ireland and Australia players collide competing for the ball during their match in Sydney. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
Ireland and Australia players collide competing for the ball during their match in Sydney. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

 

Thembi Kgatlana shouts for a foul after a challenge from Jackie Groenen of Netherlands. Picture: Charlotte Wilson/Offside via Getty Images
Thembi Kgatlana shouts for a foul after a challenge from Jackie Groenen of Netherlands. Picture: Charlotte Wilson/Offside via Getty Images

 

Reach for the stars: Nigeria players enter a huddle after their team advanced to the knockout stages in Brisbane. Picture: Elsa/Getty Images
Reach for the stars: Nigeria players enter a huddle after their team advanced to the knockout stages in Brisbane. Picture: Elsa/Getty Images
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