WorldNews Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 [attach=full]23400[/attach]A second-half goal from substitute Kyah Simon put Australia through to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup on Sunday at the expense of star-studded Brazil. Simon, 23, got the breakthrough after 80 minutes in wet and windy conditions in Moncton against the 2007 runners-up captained by former five-time world player of the year Marta. "I think exhilarating is the word for such a victory against a big, powerful football nation," said coach Alen Stajcic of Australia's first win in a knockout round at the World Cup. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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