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Paul Myers

Vine be the glory as Australia rise to conquer France after penalty shoot-out

Courtnee Vine runs to celebrate with her Australia teammates after converting the penalty that sent them past France and into the World cup semi-finals for the first time. AP - Tertius Pickard

Substitute Courtnee Vine emerged as Australia's heroine on Saturday as the hosts advanced to the semi-finals of the women's World Cup for the first time following a nerve-shredding penalty shoot-out victory over France.

The match at the Brisbane Stadium finished goalless after 90 minutes. And it was the same score after 30 minutes of extra-time – virtually the same amount of time needed to settle the tie from spot kicks.

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