Australia knocks Canada out of Women’s World Cup, Nigeria also in last 16
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Canada, on the other hand, would have progressed to the knockout stage if they had avoided defeat but had to see their way out in the end. Haley Raso scored two goals in the first half for Australia. Apart from her, Mary Fowler and Steph Catley also scored as Australia made it through to the knockout stages with glory.
Melbourne. Injured striker Sam Kerr was set to play but Australia were still without him to top Group B in the Women’s World Cup football competition with a 4-0 win over Canada here on Monday. World Cup co-hosts Australia were under pressure after losing to Nigeria in the previous match and needed a win in this match to make it to the last 16.
Canada, on the other hand, would have progressed to the knockout stage if they had avoided defeat but had to see their way out in the end. Haley Raso scored two goals in the first half for Australia. Apart from her, Mary Fowler and Steph Catley also scored as Australia made it through to the knockout stages with glory.
Australia topped Group B with six points. He finished one point ahead of Nigeria and two ahead of Canada. Nigeria played out a goalless draw against Ireland in the other match, which saw their team qualify for the round of 16 by finishing second in Group B.
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