FIFA Women’s World Cup™ on FOX Programming Highlights: Saturday, August 12
08/12/2023
Today’s Results:
- Australia def. France, 0 – 0 (PKs: 7-6) (90 IN 90 HIGHLIGHTS | REPLAY)
- England def. Colombia, 2 – 1 (90 IN 90 HIGHLIGHTS | REPLAY)
Must-See Moments:
- Longest PK Shootout in Women’s World Cup History: Watch all 20 penalties between Australia and France in under 30 seconds
- Cortnee Vine provides unforgettable moment for host Australia with game-winning PK in Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
- G’crazy, mates: Crowd reaction from Women’s World Cup Watch Party in Melbourne after The Matildas claim spot in Semifinals
- Australia’s Sam Kerr after Matildas’ win over France: “What a crazy night”
- Head coach Tony Gustavsson delivers energetic ‘Thank You’ to fans following Australia’s historic win
- Clinical finish: Alessia Russo’s go-ahead goal for England in second half vs. Colombia
- Colombia’s Leicy Santos puts England on notice early with superbly placed shot
- NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman joins WOMEN’S WORLD CUP NOW live on set from Sydney
- All of Australia stands behind their Matildas, including actor Hugh Jackman with a special shout out
Top Stories:
- Australia edges France on PKs, first Women’s World Cup host in semis since 2003 (By: Doug McIntyre)
- England shows resolve vs. Colombia, will meet Australia in semifinals (By: Martin Rogers)
- Australia fans rejoice as Women’s World Cup hosts advance to semifinals
- Golden Boot race tracker: 2023 Women’s World Cup top scorers
- Women’s World Cup Daily: Australia, England set up a must-watch semifinal
Tonight’s Top Quotes:
- “For them [Australia] to go out and hold themselves the way that they did in front of that crowd who’s just cheering them every single way, it’s just a testament to those people, those players. I’m just so proud of what they’re doing for women’s football and what they’re doing for this country.”
- FOX Sports analyst and former Australia women’s national team captain Kate Gill on Lady Matildas making first-ever FIFA Women’s Cup Semifinals | WATCH
- “Ten rounds of a shootout and we finally have a winner, and an unlikely hero in Cortnee Vine. We saw everything – saves by goalkeepers, goalposts hit, players, fans not looking at some of the penalty kicks and then players celebrating in the end as Australia will have the biggest party they’ve ever had in Brisbane. It is the biggest win in their soccer history.”
- FOX Sports play-by-play announcer JP Dellacamera following Australia’s historic win over France | WATCH
- “I think England went through the ringer a little bit tonight. I think the expression on some of their faces – you saw a lot of the players not going around celebrating at the end of the final whistle. They were sat on the ground exhausted, with scenes of Rachel Daly, who sat on the ground, Lucy Bronze sat on the ground, literally exhausted because I think Colombia gave them a fantastic game. … I think that once you get into this stage of the tournament, there’s no easy game, there’s no easy team. But looking at the way in which Australia play, I think England put in a professional performance tonight and I think that they’ve got enough to go on and beat Australia.”
- WOMEN’S WORLD CUP NOW analyst Freya Coombe’s reaction following England’s victory over Colombia in the Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals | WATCH
- “When nobody believed, they did. When everybody wrote them off, they didn’t write themselves off. I think they’ve shown incredible grit, incredible passion, enjoyment as well. Not only just the players but the fan base as well, which has helped so much. … My only words to these players on Colombia: I’m so incredibly proud. We’ve made history. And this is so meaningful for Colombian women’s soccer moving forward. It’s going to make waves for the domestic league, for little girls that now are seeing Linda [Caicedo], seeing this whole team.”
- WOMEN’S WORLD CUP NOW analyst and former Colombia women’s national team standout Melissa Ortiz on impact of Women’s World Cup success for Colombia | WATCH
Top Shots:
Tuesday Semifinal Schedule on FOX (All Times ET):
- 3:00 AM – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE
- Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Ari Hingst, Rob Stone, Stu Holden,
- 4:00 AM – Spain vs. Sweden
- WOMEN’S WORLD CUP NOW on @FOXSoccer Twitter
- Hosts: Leslie Osborne, Melissa Ortiz, Jimmy Conrad
Full replays of each match are available on the FOX Sports app. For announcements, coverage, notes, photography and more, visit the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ page on FOX Sports Press Pass.