While the final score between Canada and Australia was anything but close, the opening goal in the lopsided 4-0 Matildas' win showed just how tight the margins can be in world football.
Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold started the move, after skilfully corralling a hard-hit backpass from a defender under pressure from Canadian Adriana Leon, with a sweeping pass that found Caitlin Foord near midfield. She quickly sent the ball forward to Steph Catley, whose ensuing cross handcuffed centre back Vanessa Gilles and the out-of-position Canadian defence.
As midfielders Julia Grosso and Quinn got back, they headed toward goal to fill the breach. Van Egmond went down in contact with Grosso but Fowler and Raso were left unmarked thanks to their movement away from goal. The best version of No. 10 Australia showed up for the do-or-die Group B finale. As for seventh-ranked Canada, star midfielder Jessie Fleming put it best.In his post-match news conference Australia coach Tony Gustavsson cited his team's maturity, clear identity, solid 90-minute performance and "in-your-face attacking football.""We didn't look like ourselves. At halftime I told them,'I believe.
Injuries kept Janine Beckie, Desiree Scott and Jade Rose from playing. Nichelle Prince, Deanne Rose and Riviere had seen little playing time due to lengthy injury absences. As a result, the Canadians seemed out of sync Down Under.
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