Summary

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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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  1. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 63 mins

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    First change of the game as Denmark send on Mille Gejl for Rikke Madsen.

  2. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    An hour gone and this will suit Australia perfectly. Despite Denmark having dominated possession at times they've just not done enough to worry the Australia defence.

  3. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    The first corner is put behind for another Australia corner, which is floated in and punched away by Lene Christensen.

    Christensen punches a corner ball away above a crowd of players in the box.Image source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826

    I can't remember ever seeing a better pass than that Mary Fowler through ball. Perfectly weighted over 50 yards, flat so the striker didn't have to bring it down, and somehow pinging it exactly through the tiny gap between three opponents. Utterly brilliant.

    Mark

  5. Postpublished at 58 mins

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Superb ball by Emily van Egmond as she sends Caitlin Foord away on the left. Foord gets into the box and attempts the cutback but it is stabbed behind for a corner.

  6. 'Can't give Harder that sort of room'published at 12:46 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Sue Smith
    Former England international on BBC One

    Australia can't be giving that much room to Pernille Harder.

    As soon as she picked up the ball there she was looking to drive forward and get a shot away.

    The shot isn't good enough in the end but Australia must look to engage there.

    Pernille Harder dribbles forward with the ball.Image source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    The bounce of the ball that is sent over the top is a little awkward for Mackenzie Arnold, and has to gather at the second attempt. Fortunately, there's no Denmark player waiting to pounce.

  8. Postpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport in Melbourne

    Still a vibrant atmosphere at the fan zone as the second half starts.

    Note the green and gold lights atop the office blocks. City wide support for the Matildas in Melbs.

    MelbsImage source, Emma Smith
  9. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Amalie Vangsgaard rises to flick on a long ball from the back. She's anticipating the run of Pernille Harder but its not one she's made and another move comes to nothing for Denmark.

    Harder throws her arms down in frustration at her run being missed.Image source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Katrine Veje tries to pick out Pernille Harder with a ball over the top but there's too much on it and Mackenzie Arnold is able to gather under no pressure.

  11. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Emily van Egmond gets crunched by three Denmark players as she attempts to hold the ball up just inside the Australia half.

    A quiet start to the second half as both sides tussle for control.

  12. Postpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Sue Smith
    Former England international on BBC One

    In the first half there was a good intensity about Denmark, trying to get the ball forward and playing it from side to side.

    Just when they got the openings they failed to make it count.

  13. Unity beat cam gets fans pumpedpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Anna Thompson
    BBC Sport at Stadium Australia in Sydney

    They have pumped the fans up for the second half with a unity beat cam.

    Everyone plays pretend drums with their phone lights on, which is very effective in the darkness.

    Ready to see what the next 45 minutes will bring.

    Stadium lightshow in SydneyImage source, BBC Sport
  14. KICK-OFFpublished at 46 mins

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Here we go then. A big 45 minutes ahead for both sides.

  15. 'Denmark possession game better'published at 12:31 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    HT: Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Laura Georges
    Former France international on BBC One

    It's been nice to see Denmark dominate possession.

    I watched them in the group stage and it was very complicated and difficult for them on the ball.

    Today they have been better, playing very high up the pitch, but in the end they are the ones to have conceded first.

    Katherine Kuhl dribbles away from Emily van Egmond.Image source, Getty Images
  16. 'This tactical approach better suits Australia'published at 12:28 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    HT: Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Fara Williams
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    Gustavsson gives instructions to the players in a water break.Image source, Getty Images

    When they lost Sam Kerr on the eve of the tournament, they were forced to change shape. That didn't work for the first two games, they lost against Nigeria.

    But the tactical change they made in the Canada game, which has been continued today, the 4-2-4, with the front four very high, has really suited their style of play.

    Raso and Foord have been very involved and Fowler too in the middle has seen plenty of the ball.

  17. Watch: Australia's swift counterpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    HT: Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Here's the goal that gave Australia the lead - a masterclass in counterattacking football.

  18. Rocking out to AC/DCpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    HT: Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Anna Thompson
    BBC Sport at Stadium Australia in Sydney

    A very satisfactory first half for Australia.

    The crowd doesn't need whipping up any more into a frenzy - but the stadium DJ has put on AC/DC's Thunderstruck for us all to rock out to!

    And there's an impressive light show too - for Sydney's favourite rock gods!

  19. Postpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    HT: Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport in Melbourne

    Whoops and cheers as the whistle blows for half time, the fans in Melbourne very satisfied with that 45 minutes.

    Also cheers whenever Sam Kerr is shown on the big screen, it would be very popular were she to come off the bench.

  20. 'Tournament was made for Kerr'published at 12:20 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    Australia 1-0 Denmark

    Sue Smith
    Former England international on BBC One

    You really feel for Sam Kerr.

    It feels like she is a player that hardly ever gets injured, and now on the eve of a home World Cup she picks up this calf issue.

    So unlucky.

    Sam Kerr sits glum with her hood up on the bench.Image source, Getty Images