After an epic penalty shootout victory to propel Australia to its first World Cup semi final, we rate every Matildas player. 9WWOS
Mackenzie Arnold
: Looked unsure in her box with some dangerous early French set pieces but came up with two big saves in the first half and an even bigger save off Vicki Becho in the second half of extra time as she tipped her shot over. Ultimately was one of the heroes for Australia as she came up with three big saves in the penalty shootout. : Was defensively solid but turned the ball over on occasions when passing forward.
Matildas v France in pictures: Sam Kerr celebrates epic shootout victory with girlfriend as Australia goes wild: Australia's best midfielder in the first half as she provided her usual work rate along with a tidy passing performance. Tired a little in the second half and extra time as the game stretched but continued to cover every blade of grass.: Struggled with her passing at times as she was pressed by the French midfield and was caught in possession unusually in the first half.
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