The Guardian joined Australia fans at Melbourne’s Federation Square and Denmark supporters at Cheers Bar in Sydney for the teams’ Women’s World Cup last-16 match. Fans erupted as the Matildas came out fighting and secured a 2-0 victory with goals by Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso. Disappointed Denmark fans accepted the loss graciously as their World Cup journey ended.
‘This is huge’: triumphant Matildas thrill grown men and children in dressing-gowns alike
Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso fire Australia into quarter-finals with win over Denmark
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