Match report
#FIFAWWC 2023 Quarter-Finals Recap
She Kicks, issue 81, October 2023 pp.20–23
A four-page quarter-final recap. Spain edge the Netherlands 2-1 after extra time in Wellington, Stephanie Frappart overturning her own penalty award before Mariona Caldentey converts one at the other end, Stefanie van der Gragt equalises in the last minute and Salma Paralluelo settles it. Sweden’s Filippa Angeldahl beats Japan from the spot. Australia and France produce a shootout of 20 penalties, seven of them missed or saved, before the Matildas win 7-6 with the nation watching on live screenings. England come from behind against Colombia, Lauren Hemp levelling Leicy Santos’ opener and Alessia Russo striking the 63rd-minute winner.