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Watch Fifa Women's World Cup: Australia beat Denmark to cruise into quarters
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- Co-hosts Australia beat Denmark 2-0 to reach quarter-finals
- Foord slots in opener for Australia before Raso's second
- Matildas' star striker Kerr introduced as second-half sub
- Australia will face France or Morocco in quarter-finals
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Gary Rose
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Latest PostQuarter final line-up almost complete
That's all from us. The final two quarter-finals take place tomorrow, and we'll have live commentary on both. Here's what's coming up:
See you later!
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Almost time for us to wrap things up here. Read all about Australia's win against Denmark here.
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The quarter-finals are taking shape with just England and Australia now waiting to find out who they will next face.
It will be either France or Morocco against the hosts, with those two sides playing their last-16 tie tomorrow.
'Efficiency the difference between the sides'
FT: Australia 2-0 Denmark
Fara Williams
Former England midfielder on BBC Two
I thought these teams cancelled each other out a bit.
But the difference? Australia's quality in the final third.
The chances they created in the final third, four on target, two goals, much more efficient than Denmark.
'Kerr's smile what football is all about'
FT: Australia 2-0 Denmark
Fara Williams
Former England midfielder on BBC Two
When Sam Kerr came on, that was the moment when I got excited.
The poster girl of the tournament coming on for her first appearance, the smile on her face when she runs on.
This is what football is all about.
Matildas lap of honour
FT: Australia 2-0 Denmark
Anna Thompson
BBC Sport at Stadium Australia in Sydney
Plenty of fans have stuck around after the final whistle as the Matildas make their way around the stadium for a lap of honour.
The beaten Denmark team had a huddle in the middle of the pitch before a mini walkabout to show their appreciation too as they bow out of the tournament.
'An exceptional team performance'
FT: Australia 2-0 Denmark
Alex Scott
Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One
Australia have the momentum, and there are plenty of positive to take from that game.
Main one, poster girl Sam Kerr gets minutes ahead of the next game.
How defensively disciplined they were in stopping a world class player in Pernille Harder.
Overall, a real exceptional team performance.
'Convincing win for the Aussies'
FT: Australia 2-0 Denmark
Sue Smith
Former England international on BBC One
A convincing performance.
Great performances from Raso and Foord, they brought the quality when Australia needed it.
Australia moving on. Brilliant from them, poor from Denmark.
A World Cup warning
Into the quarter-finals. ✔
Two goals and a clean sheet. ✔
Sam Kerr back. ✔
Watch out Women's World Cup, Australia are looking like a team to be feared.
FULL-TIME
Australia 2-0 Denmark
All over as Australia march on!
It was ultimately a comfortable win for the hosts, despite an encouraging start by Denmark.
France or Morocco await in the quarter-finals.
SUBSTITUTION
Australia 2-0 Denmark
Tameka Yallop is on for her first appearance at this tournament.
She replaces Caitlin Foord, who gets a deserved ovation after a fantastic performance.
Yallop is going to have about five seconds of action.
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Australia 2-0 Denmark
Denmark come forward down the right but anything they get now will surely be just a consolation.
SUBSTITUTION
Australia 2-0 Denmark
Another crowd favourite, Clare Polkinghorne, is on for Australia, the veteran replacing Mary Fowler for the final few minutes.
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Australia 2-0 Denmark
Sam Kerr falls awkwardly as she looks to get to a ball after a shot is deflected to her. A moment of concern for the Australia fans but she is okay.
There's five minutes of stoppage time.
'That's what the home fans want to see'
Australia 2-0 Denmark
Sue Smith
Former England international on BBC One
That's what the crowd want to see.
They know what Sam Kerr is capable of and you can hear them cheering when she gets the ball.
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Australia 2-0 Denmark
Exquisite touch by Pernille Harder as she flicks the ball over a defender. Sanne Troelsgaard picks the ball up as Harder makes a run into the box but Troelsgaard is forced wide and the chance is gone.
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Australia 2-0 Denmark
Australia fans are on their feet as Sam Kerr spins her marker and charges into the box before hammering a shot over.
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Australia 2-0 Denmark
The ball drops nicely for Pernille Harder on the edge of the box as Australia half clear a delivery in but Harder volleys comfortably wide.
'Denmark seem to have run out of ideas'
Australia 2-0 Denmark
Sue Smith
Former England international on BBC One
You feel if Denmark can just get a goal back then it would make the last few minutes interesting.
But it just doesn't look like happening.
They seem to have run out of ideas and haven't really tested that Australia back line.
Watch: Raso scores Australia's second
Australia 2-0 Denmark