Two exciting quarter-final matches are set to take place on August 12 in the Women’s World Cup. The first match will see Australia take on France, while the second match will feature England against Colombia. Let’s dive into the details of these thrilling encounters.
In the Australia vs France match, Australia displayed a dominant performance in their victory against Denmark, scoring goals through Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso. This win secured their place in the quarter-finals for the fourth time in their history. Previously, they had struggled to progress past this stage, but this time they are determined to make their mark and reach the semi-finals. France, on the other hand, showcased their offensive prowess in their match against Morocco, with Kadidiatou Diani, Kenza Dali, and Eugenie Le Sommer leading the charge and securing a convincing 4-0 win. After being eliminated in the quarter-finals in the previous two tournaments, France is eager to break this pattern and secure their second semi-final appearance since 2011.
When it comes to head-to-head encounters, Australia and France have faced each other four times, with each team winning twice. In a warm-up match earlier this year, Australia came out on top with a narrow 1-0 victory against France.
Moving on to the England vs Colombia match, England’s defense has been rock solid, conceding just one goal in four matches. The team’s strength lies in its balanced attack, with six different goal scorers and six players contributing assists throughout the tournament. With a strong track record in the past two Women’s World Cups, including reaching the final four, England has only suffered one defeat in over two years of competitive play. On the other side, Colombia has achieved a historic feat by reaching their first-ever Women’s World Cup quarter-final. With an assertive and aggressive approach, they have only conceded two goals in the tournament. Colombia’s standout moments include a stunning upset victory against Germany in the group stage and a notable 1-0 win over Jamaica in the Round of 16. This determined performance has propelled them to the elite stage of the tournament, showcasing their rise on the global stage.
In their previous encounter in the Women’s World Cup 2015, England emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. This will be only the second time these teams face each other.
The Australia vs France match will kick off at 12:30 PM (India time), while the England vs Colombia match will follow at 4 PM on the same day. To catch all the action live, viewers in India can tune into DD Sports TV channel or use the FanCode App, which requires a paid subscription. Alternatively, YouTube TV offers a free trial to watch the matches.
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