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Why Australia’s Women’s World Cup opener felt different

Australia edged past the Republic of Ireland in an occasion that demonstrated the sport’s growth and set the stage for the weeks ahead

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Steph Catley penalty gives Sam Kerr-less Australia winning start in FIFA Women's World Cup

NEW DELHI: Despite the initial struggles due to the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr, co-hosts Australia managed to secure a solid start at the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Ireland in Group B.

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2023

Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings

Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Catley holds nerve as Australia start Women’s World Cup by beating Ireland

Australia battled to a 1-0 victory on opening night in front of a record crowd in Sydney after losing captain Sam Kerr to injury just before kick-off

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Injured Australia Star Sam Kerr to Miss Opening Games of Women’s World Cup

The 29-year-old forward sustained a calf injury on the eve of the tournament and will miss games against Ireland and Nigeria.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2023

Australia 1-0 Republic of Ireland: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group B – as it happened

The Matildas won their opening match against Ireland in front of a huge crowd in Sydney thanks to Steph Catley’s penalty

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

'You'll do us proud': Devoted fans send off Matildas

Australia is turning green and gold for the Matildas with 80,000 fans expected to turn up to their first World Cup match against Ireland.

AAP · Jul 20, 2023

Catley penalty sends Matildas past Ireland without Kerr

The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty.

AAP · Jul 20, 2023

Watch: Fans arrive in Sydney for Australia v Ireland at World Cup 2023

Watch as fans arrive at Stadium Australia for the Group B Australia v Ireland match in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Thursday, 20 July.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

A Thread of Violence by Mark O’Connell review – evil in a bow tie

A remarkable meditation on the murder case that rocked 1980s Ireland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023