Canberra (Australia), Aug 11 (Ians) Matildas’ coach Tony Gustavsson announced that star striker Sam Kerr would start in the FIFA World Cup quarter final against France on Saturday, provided she is fit.
Speaking to reporters in Brisbane on the eve of the match with France, Gustavsson stated on Friday that there’s no doubt concerning Kerr’s role if she’s deemed fit to play the full match.
“If Sam is fit to play 90 minutes, she’s starting,” he said.
“There’s not even a question, and the team knows it. We’re talking about Sam Kerr here. Whether she’s ready to play 90 minutes plus any potential extra time will be decided tonight. But there is no question whatsoever that if she is, she’s starting.”
Kerr has made only a single appearance in this Women’s World Cup, coming off the bench in the round of 16, after sustaining a...
Speaking to reporters in Brisbane on the eve of the match with France, Gustavsson stated on Friday that there’s no doubt concerning Kerr’s role if she’s deemed fit to play the full match.
“If Sam is fit to play 90 minutes, she’s starting,” he said.
“There’s not even a question, and the team knows it. We’re talking about Sam Kerr here. Whether she’s ready to play 90 minutes plus any potential extra time will be decided tonight. But there is no question whatsoever that if she is, she’s starting.”
Kerr has made only a single appearance in this Women’s World Cup, coming off the bench in the round of 16, after sustaining a...
- 8/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sydney, Aug 7 (Ians) Title contenders England reached the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after edging Nigeria in a penalty shootout on Monday, while co-host Australia advanced with a 2-0 victory over Denmark.
England survived a major challenge from Nigeria, a surprise performer at the tournament, and overcame a red card to star midfielder Lauren James in the 87th minute for a stomping.
The scores remained deadlocked at 0-0 after extra time, but European champions England kept their composure to prevail 4-2 in the penalty shootout, reports Xinhua.
Nigeria were on the back foot after Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie missed their opening two shots. Substitute Chloe Kelly sealed England’s victory in front of a 50,000 crowd in Brisbane.
England will face Colombia or Jamaica in the quarterfinals on Saturday, but will be without James who was initially given a yellow card before it was changed to a red.
“I...
England survived a major challenge from Nigeria, a surprise performer at the tournament, and overcame a red card to star midfielder Lauren James in the 87th minute for a stomping.
The scores remained deadlocked at 0-0 after extra time, but European champions England kept their composure to prevail 4-2 in the penalty shootout, reports Xinhua.
Nigeria were on the back foot after Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie missed their opening two shots. Substitute Chloe Kelly sealed England’s victory in front of a 50,000 crowd in Brisbane.
England will face Colombia or Jamaica in the quarterfinals on Saturday, but will be without James who was initially given a yellow card before it was changed to a red.
“I...
- 8/7/2023
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Sydney, Aug 7 (Ians) Talismanic captain Sam Kerr returned from injury on Monday as co-host Australia stormed into the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Denmark.
Kerr earned a deafening ovation from the 75,784 fans in Sydney when she entered in the 80th minute after goals from Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso had put the Matildas in the box seat.
The 29-year-old Kerr, the poster girl of the tournament, had a late chance but fired high and wide. Moments later she lost her footing and grimaced on landing, but showed no ill-effects after that, reports Xinhua.
Australia will face France or Morocco in the quarterfinals.
Kerr’s availability was a major focus heading into the game as she worked her way back from a calf injury sustained before the tournament.
In front of their rowdy fans, the Matildas started nervously with Denmark dictating the early exchanges.
Denmark...
Kerr earned a deafening ovation from the 75,784 fans in Sydney when she entered in the 80th minute after goals from Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso had put the Matildas in the box seat.
The 29-year-old Kerr, the poster girl of the tournament, had a late chance but fired high and wide. Moments later she lost her footing and grimaced on landing, but showed no ill-effects after that, reports Xinhua.
Australia will face France or Morocco in the quarterfinals.
Kerr’s availability was a major focus heading into the game as she worked her way back from a calf injury sustained before the tournament.
In front of their rowdy fans, the Matildas started nervously with Denmark dictating the early exchanges.
Denmark...
- 8/7/2023
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- GlamSham
Canberra, Aug 7 (Ians) Australian captain Sam Kerr has confirmed she will make her debut at the FIFA Women’s World Cup against Denmark.
Kerr, sidelined throughout the group stage due to a calf injury sustained on the eve of the Matildas’ opening match, expressed to the Nine Network that she is “really excited” to set foot on the pitch Monday night, reports Xinhua.
“I will play,” she asserted.
The Matildas are set to face Denmark in front of a sold-out crowd of over 70,000 fans at Stadium Australia, vying for a quarterfinals berth.
Given their impressive 4-0 victory over Canada, Coach Tony Gustavsson is likely to retain his starting front three of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, and Hayley Raso, with Kerr prepared to offer a dynamic presence from the bench.
On Sunday, as her teammates trained intensely, Kerr was spotted on an exercise bike, a component of her tailored return-to-play protocol.
Kerr, sidelined throughout the group stage due to a calf injury sustained on the eve of the Matildas’ opening match, expressed to the Nine Network that she is “really excited” to set foot on the pitch Monday night, reports Xinhua.
“I will play,” she asserted.
The Matildas are set to face Denmark in front of a sold-out crowd of over 70,000 fans at Stadium Australia, vying for a quarterfinals berth.
Given their impressive 4-0 victory over Canada, Coach Tony Gustavsson is likely to retain his starting front three of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, and Hayley Raso, with Kerr prepared to offer a dynamic presence from the bench.
On Sunday, as her teammates trained intensely, Kerr was spotted on an exercise bike, a component of her tailored return-to-play protocol.
- 8/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Canberra (Australia), Aug 3 (Ians) Progressing to the FIFA Women’s World Cup knockout stages without captain Sam Kerr has given Australia increased confidence, according to goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold.
The Matildas took to the training field on Thursday for a light session, their first since beating Canada 4-0 on Monday, to guarantee progression to the round of 16, where they will face Denmark.
For the first time since injuring her calf on the eve of the tournament, 29-year-old Kerr trained in front of the media and looks set to play a significant role in Sydney on Monday night.The superstar striker, who had missed Australia’s first two group stage matches, was cleared to play against Canada but was not needed off the bench, a Xinhua report said.
Speaking after training, first-choice goalkeeper Arnold said the performances without their captain had given the Matildas extra belief.
“The world has now seen what we can do,...
The Matildas took to the training field on Thursday for a light session, their first since beating Canada 4-0 on Monday, to guarantee progression to the round of 16, where they will face Denmark.
For the first time since injuring her calf on the eve of the tournament, 29-year-old Kerr trained in front of the media and looks set to play a significant role in Sydney on Monday night.The superstar striker, who had missed Australia’s first two group stage matches, was cleared to play against Canada but was not needed off the bench, a Xinhua report said.
Speaking after training, first-choice goalkeeper Arnold said the performances without their captain had given the Matildas extra belief.
“The world has now seen what we can do,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Brisbane, July 27 (Ians) Nigeria stunned co-host Australia with a historic 3-2 victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B, here on Thursday.
Having frustrated Olympic champion Canada in a goalless draw on debut, Nigeria ran Australia ragged after conceding the opening goal to record their first World Cup victory.
After a slow start, the Matildas slowly took control and were rewarded just before half-time when Caitlin Foord produced the perfect ball behind Nigeria’s defence to find van Egmond, who made no mistake.
Australia’s joy was short-lived when Rasheedat Ajibade’s cross inside the box landed at the feet of Uchenna Kanu, who scored an opportunistic equaliser in Nigeria’s first World Cup goal.
Osinachi Ohale put Nigeria in lead in the 65th minute and the Africans seemingly iced the game when Asisat Oshoala scored from a tight angle in the 72nd minute, but Alanna Kennedy’s...
Having frustrated Olympic champion Canada in a goalless draw on debut, Nigeria ran Australia ragged after conceding the opening goal to record their first World Cup victory.
After a slow start, the Matildas slowly took control and were rewarded just before half-time when Caitlin Foord produced the perfect ball behind Nigeria’s defence to find van Egmond, who made no mistake.
Australia’s joy was short-lived when Rasheedat Ajibade’s cross inside the box landed at the feet of Uchenna Kanu, who scored an opportunistic equaliser in Nigeria’s first World Cup goal.
Osinachi Ohale put Nigeria in lead in the 65th minute and the Africans seemingly iced the game when Asisat Oshoala scored from a tight angle in the 72nd minute, but Alanna Kennedy’s...
- 7/27/2023
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Canberra (Australia), July 26 (Ians) Australia’s national team has been dealt another major injury blow on the eve of their second FIFA Women’s World Cup match, with rising star Mary Fowler ruled out.
Football Australia (Fa) on Wednesday announced that 20-year-old forward Fowler and veteran defender Aivi Luik will miss Thursday night’s Group B match against Nigeria after sustaining separate concussions at training on Tuesday.
“Fowler and Luik have both fully recovered and commenced Fa’s graduated return to play protocol,” a statement said.
Fowler had been widely expected to reprise her starting role up front for Australia in the absence of captain Sam Kerr, who is continuing to recover from a calf injury suffered days before the start of the tournament, a Xinhua report said.
It means Caitlin Foord could be the Matildas’ only available striker for the second group stage match.
Due to the injury list,...
Football Australia (Fa) on Wednesday announced that 20-year-old forward Fowler and veteran defender Aivi Luik will miss Thursday night’s Group B match against Nigeria after sustaining separate concussions at training on Tuesday.
“Fowler and Luik have both fully recovered and commenced Fa’s graduated return to play protocol,” a statement said.
Fowler had been widely expected to reprise her starting role up front for Australia in the absence of captain Sam Kerr, who is continuing to recover from a calf injury suffered days before the start of the tournament, a Xinhua report said.
It means Caitlin Foord could be the Matildas’ only available striker for the second group stage match.
Due to the injury list,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Canberra, July 24 (Ians) Australia have started preparations to face Nigeria in their second FIFA Women’s World Cup match with confidence that they can reach the knockout stages without injured captain Sam Kerr.
The Matildas on Sunday returned to training following a 1-0 win over Ireland in their World Cup opener on Thursday, reports Xinhua.
They will again be without star striker Kerr against Nigeria as the 29-year-old continues to recover from a calf injury suffered on the eve of the tournament.
Despite the absence of their best player and leader, the Matildas are confident they can guarantee qualification for the round of 16 with a win on Thursday night, with Caitlin Foord and Mary Fowler expected to again lead the attack.
“The message is we’ve just got to adapt and Cait and Mary played a really important role against Ireland,” defender Charli Grant told reporters on Sunday.
“We’ve...
The Matildas on Sunday returned to training following a 1-0 win over Ireland in their World Cup opener on Thursday, reports Xinhua.
They will again be without star striker Kerr against Nigeria as the 29-year-old continues to recover from a calf injury suffered on the eve of the tournament.
Despite the absence of their best player and leader, the Matildas are confident they can guarantee qualification for the round of 16 with a win on Thursday night, with Caitlin Foord and Mary Fowler expected to again lead the attack.
“The message is we’ve just got to adapt and Cait and Mary played a really important role against Ireland,” defender Charli Grant told reporters on Sunday.
“We’ve...
- 7/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sydney, July 20 (Ians) Despite the absence of their captain Sam Kerr, co-hosts Australia clinched a 1-0 victory over Ireland in their FIFA Women’s World Cup opener, here on Thursday.
The match, played in front of a record-breaking crowd of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia, kicked off the tournament on a high note.
The Matildas shouldered the weight of expectation amplified by the largest crowd ever for a women’s football game in Australia. Pushed to the brink by a tenacious Ireland team in Sydney’s crisp conditions, they managed to stand their ground.
A penalty kick from Steph Catley in the 52nd minute marked the only difference between the Group B teams. Despite being highly favored, Australia faced a formidable challenge from Ireland, who made an impressive debut at the World Cup, a Xinhua report said.
The Matildas took a hit with the withdrawal of Kerr, the face of the tournament,...
The match, played in front of a record-breaking crowd of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia, kicked off the tournament on a high note.
The Matildas shouldered the weight of expectation amplified by the largest crowd ever for a women’s football game in Australia. Pushed to the brink by a tenacious Ireland team in Sydney’s crisp conditions, they managed to stand their ground.
A penalty kick from Steph Catley in the 52nd minute marked the only difference between the Group B teams. Despite being highly favored, Australia faced a formidable challenge from Ireland, who made an impressive debut at the World Cup, a Xinhua report said.
The Matildas took a hit with the withdrawal of Kerr, the face of the tournament,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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