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Even though she made her debut for Australia in 2012 at the age of 17, Raso’s first goal in the 9th minute was her first at a World Cup.
The Real Madrid-bound winger gave Australia at 2-0 lead at halftime after she completed a brace with a second goal in the 39th. Mary Fowler and Steph Catley added goals in the second half of the win-or-go-home, group-stage finale for the Matildas.The win put Australia in the round of 16 and knocked the Olympic champions out of the tournament in the group stage for the first time.
If Australia had lost, it would have been the first time a Women’s World Cup host did not advance past the group stage. Co-host New Zealand’s campaign ended Sunday.Australia showcased its never-say-die mentality in front of 27,706 fans, a sea of green and gold in Melbourne. Ticket sales for the tournament have broken records, with the Matildas filling stadiums when they play. Their opener against Ireland in Sydney was moved to the bigger Stadium Australia from Sydney Football Stadium to meet demand for 76,000 fans.
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