Euphoria all around! 💚💛 The Matildas have reached a major milestone in their World Cup run, making it to the semi-finals for the first time ever, after defeating France in a dramatic penalty shootout. MORE: 9News
French goalie Solene Durand - who was brought on for her World Cup debut in the dying minutes of stoppage time specifically for the shootout - then stopped a Steph Catley shot to even it up.
France's Vicki Becho provided one more twist when her shot hit the post, and Cortnee Vine this time slotted her shot to clinch the win.Arnold was named player of the match., and coach Tony Gustavsson could barely speak over the noise of the 49,000-strong crowd in Brisbane."I'm so freaking proud about this team, the bravery that they show tonight. Unbelievable," Gustavsson told Optus Sport.
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