Open, attacking football was on show on SUN 03 JUL 2011. Pity that nobody will be talking about it.
» Australia 03-02 Equatorial Guinea: Two goals early in the second half turned the tide in the Matildas’ favour, but the talking point has been an epic fail by referee Gyoengyi GAAL. In the 16th minute, with the Aussies up 1-0, Eq Guinea defender BRUNA, believing she heard the referee’s whistle, picked up the ball in her own area. Astoundingly, Gaal stood idly by and allowed play to continue. In the end, Eq Guinea still lost and now have no chance of advancing from Group D.
» Brazil 03-00 Norway: After a slow start against Australia, MARTA served as the Brazilians’ inspiration today, with two goals and an assist. Brazil are now securely in the elimination phase, whilst Norway must defeat Australia in the last match or else the Matildas are in.