34.
12:38
VAR’s decision: M. Fowler (Australia)’s goal is disallowed, score 0-1
30.
12:32
The next Canadian corner kick then causes danger! Jessie Fleming’s cross is extended at the first post by Julia Grosso and flies towards the second post. There, however, the Australians then clarify in the greatest need with combined forces.
28.
12:28
In Australia, it always goes over the left side. This time Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord has a seat there but crosses a little too close to the goal. Kailen Sheridan grabs it safely.
26.
12:26
The first corner of the Canadians, who are slowly becoming more active, fizzles out just as ineffectively as that of the Australians before.
24.
12:26
Of course, Canada is always looking for the experienced Christine Sinclair in the center of the attack. So far, however, the 40-year-old has always been well covered and has not yet been able to put her stamp on the game in her 326th international match.
21.
12:23
Jordyn Huitema headed in from a Canadian free-kick from the left half-field, but put her attempt two yards to the right of the goal.
20.
12:22
The mood in Melbourne is of course great at the moment. Every ball win is cheered loudly and the Matildas are whipped forward again and again.
18.
12:21
The Canadians keep looking for their rhythm and keep losing the ball early. And if it does go towards the last third, the game quickly becomes too imprecise and there are no deals.
15.
12:16
According to the current status, Australia would be in the round of 16 and Canada would be out. And that would be absolutely deserved as of now, because only the Matildas play, while the Olympic champion acts lethargically and is hardly in the game.
12.
12:15
The hostesses stay on the trigger and almost add the second goal! Again it goes over the left side and after a low cross Raso gets the ball this time at the penalty spot and pokes the ball into the right corner. Keeper Kailen Sheridan stretches out and prevents the impact with a brilliant act.
9.
12:11
Tooor for Australia, 0-1 by Hayley Raso
Australia takes the lead! Stephanie Catley is sent up the left wing with a high ball, has plenty of space there and goes through to the baseline. Her low cross slips through to Hayley Raso, who puts the ball on her right foot 15 yards from the right side of goal and dry nets in the bottom left. At first the goal is disallowed because Catley is believed to be offside, but the VAR intervenes and grants the goal!
8.
12:10
The first corner of the game goes to Australia. The ball first rushes straight through the box, but is sharpened again and then it burns briefly in the Canadian five, but ultimately there is no conclusion.
7.
12:09
Things get straight to the point and both teams are looking for duels. Stephanie Frappart drives a very generous line and has so far let some borderline duels go through.
4.
12:05
On the other hand, a first good long ball does not quite land in the course of Mary Fowler, who is pushed aside at the last second. both teams go straight to work here.
2.
12:03
Canada pushes for the first time and Christine Sinclair sends Adriana Leon out on the right wing. However, their flank is repelled with ease by the Australian defense.
1.
12:01
The ball rolls! Canada wears red, Australia wears green.
1.
12:00
game start
12:00
Dinner is served! The French referee Stephanie Frappart has already led the two teams onto the pitch and the national anthems have just faded away. It starts in a few moments!
11:52
Another look at the line-ups: There is a change for both teams compared to the last game. Canada’s record national player Christine Sinclair is in the starting XI. The 40-year-old could now become the first woman to score in six World Cups. Évelyne Viens rotates onto the bench. Australia’s recently injured striker Mary Fowler is back in the starting lineup, replacing Cortnee Vine on the substitutes’ bench.
11:44
Meanwhile, the Canadians have created a good starting position. After a goalless draw against Nigeria, the North Americans fought a lucky 2-1 win over Ireland. Adriana Leon’s winning goal ensured that one point was enough for Canada today. At the last event in 2019, the 2020 Olympic champions reached the round of 16. At least this time it should go there again.
11:23
After the opening win against Ireland, confidence was still the order of the day in the Australian camp. After the 3-2 defeat against Nigeria in the second game, however, the mood has turned and the co-hosts, who started the tournament as favorites, are on the brink of being eliminated before the last group game. “We know what’s at stake, we have our backs against the wall and we have to do our best,” said full-back Ellie Carpenter. The hopes rest not least on Sam Kerr. The Chelsea attacker had missed the first two games due to injury, but is at least on the bench today and is ready as a joker.
11:13
The fight for the first two places in this group is still completely open. Only the Irish, who have no points after two games, can no longer make it into the round of 16. A point against Ireland in the parallel game is enough for the current league leaders Nigeria to be sure to go through. Australia and Canada will play the second ticket in a direct duel here in Melbourne. Whoever wins is further. Meanwhile, a draw would surely see the Canadians through and the Matildas would have to hope Ireland beat Nigeria by at least two goals.
11:01
Hello and welcome to the next game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023! In Group B, the showdown for the two round of 16 tickets is about to begin. Host Australia meets Canada at 12 noon in Melbourne.
