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Sam Kerr is fouled by Claudia Bunge and Australia are awarded a free kick. Catley and Carpenter decide who gets it, but it will be Catley’s left boot. He throws the ball directly into a crowd of green, gold and black, and Indiah-Paige Riley takes the ball and leaves.

Riley, New Zealand’s most threatening player last week, cannot capitalize on this opportunity and is out of the game. The Matildas’ final third in this match certainly looks more crowded, with New Zealand not giving Australia much space and denying them the chance to break through the defensive line.

Australia 0-0 New Zealand, 8 minutes