The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New Zealand.
The lead: Australia united in celebration of Matildas
SYDNEY — You may have thought the explosion of joy that emanated from Brisbane’s Lang Park as Cortnee Vine‘s decisive penalty in the shootout win over France sent Australia through to the semifinals of the World Cup would be unmatchable. But you’d be wrong. For as the Matildas dashed forward in celebration of their first-ever place in the final four, the scenes of unbridled bliss coming from the ground was being matched all around the country.
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Across town, the AFL news conferences of Brisbane Lions’ coach Chris Fagan and Adelaide Crows boss Matthew Nicks were interrupted so the two Australian rules football managers could watch Vine’s penalty on a phone.
The pressers can wait!
Matthew Nicks and Chris Fagan taking in that incredible penalty shoot-out, in-between press conferences.
[via @brisbanelions] pic.twitter.com/FNMwXqenJL— 7AFL (@7AFL)
