BRISBANE, Australia Down a player after star forward Lauren James was ejected, England was facing the prospect of an upset against Nigeria and a round-of-16 exit at the Women s World Cup.
Australia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women s World Cup by beating Denmark 2-0 in Sydney on Monday. Goals from Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso ensured the Matlidas wouldn t become the latest big name to crash out, following the eliminations of holder the United States America, Germany and Brazil.