Australia through to quarterfinals in FIFA Women's World Cup

By Can Erozden

Co-hosts Australia on Monday qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals over a 2-0 win against Denmark.

In the 29th minute Australian midfielder Caitlin Foord scored the opener in a Round of 16 match in Sydney.

The Matildas waited for at least an hour to double the gap as Hayley Raso added a second goal in the 70th minute.

Victors Australia will face either France or Morocco in the last eight.

Earlier Monday, England were through to the quarterfinals after beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties.

The Lionesses will take on either Colombia or Jamaica in the next stage.