Not only did the result ensure Australia's passage through to the knockout stages, but it meant the Matildas topped their group – the first time Australia has achieved the feat at a World Cup. 9News
Colombian fans show their support in Sydney.
The team produced one of the upsets of the tournament by beating Germany 2-1 – the European nation's first group stage loss at a Women's World Cup since 1995.Australian fans show their support for the Matildas before the side's group stage match against Nigeria.But there wasn't much to cheer about for the home fans – Australia slumped to a shock 3-2 defeat to Nigeria.
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