Video Highlights

  • 0:41

    Lordanic: Kerr absence a massive blow for Australia

  • 1:53

    How Australia shook off Kerr absence to win vs. Ireland

  • 2:12

    Letting loose with Australia fans for their first game of World Cup

Australia edge past Ireland to win WWC opener

Co-hosts Australia laboured in the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr but a second-half Steph Catley penalty got them off to a winning start.
Jul 20, 2023, 12:34 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Australia
Republic of Ireland
  • KO
  • 41
  • HT
  • 52
  • 63
  • 75
  • 85
  • 87
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Australia 1, Republic of Ireland 0.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Australia 1, Republic of Ireland 0.
90'+7'
Attempt missed. Louise Quinn (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Katie McCabe with a cross.
Match Stats
AUSIRL
Possession
62.8%
37.262.8
37.2%
Shots on Goal
2
1
Shot Attempts
13
9
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
6
7
Saves
1
1