2023-07-21 00:02:10
A record crowd at the opening of the World Cup at home. More than 75,000 spectators witnessed the success of Australia, co-hosts of the World Cup, which therefore started the competition this Thursday in the best possible way by dominating Ireland (1-0) in Group B. It was defender Stephanie Catley who scored the only goal of this meeting on penalty in the 52nd minute.
Captain in the absence of star Sam Kerr, injured in a calf and forfeited before kick-off (this will also be the case for the next meeting), the Arsenal player took responsibility following a foul on Raso in the box.
Australia, coached by Swede Tony Gustavsson, beat France (1-0) last week in a preparation match for the World Cup. The Matildas’ next opponent will be Nigeria on July 27.
The opening match of the World Cup, between New Zealand, another host country of the event, and Norway, also ended 1-0 in favor of the New Zealanders who created the sensation, signing a first victory in a major tournament.
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