Coach Tony Gustavsson praised his team’s “heart and soul and passion” and singled out Arnold for her shootout exploits, and for the keeper’s mental fortitude in the wake of her miss.

“It was an emotional roller coaster for all of us. It was almost like it was written in the stars when Macca [Arnold] walks up to take the fifth... and then she hits the post,” he said. “For Macca, missing that penalty and then staying in the game and being that player that wins the game for us, it’s unheard of. I mean, that mental strength of hers.” https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/12/womens-world-cup-2023-matildas-australia-vs-france-mackenzie-arnold-suncorp-stadium-brisbane #Brisbane #worldcup #AUSvFRA #FIFAWWC #football #matildas #MastodonFC

The Matildas to face the Lionesses in the Semi-Final of the Women's World Cup.

England hit back to beat Colombia and set up World Cup semi with Australia https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/12/england-colombia-womens-world-cup-quarter-final-match-report #Brisbane #worldcup #AUSvFRA #FIFAWWC #football #matildas #MastodonFC

Australia 0-0 France (7-6 pens): World Cup quarter-final player ratings https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/12/australia-france-womens-world-cup-quarter-final-player-ratings Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold shone with a showstopping performance. #Brisbane #worldcup #AUSvFRA #FIFAWWC #football #matildas #MastodonFC