Matildas march into quarter finals

The Matildas, featuring seven NSWIS athletes, have moved into the quarter final stage of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Norway.

Australia fell behind after 56 minutes but quickly found a level footing after NSWIS athlete Kyah Simon equalised in the 57th minute. Simon then scored her second goal of the match in the 87th minute to secure Australia’s victory.

The Matildas will either play the USA or Sweden in Sunday’s semi-final.

Selected on the team are NSWIS athletes Kyah Simon, Leena Khamis, Ellyse Perry, Heather Garriock, Teigen Allen, Caitlin Foord, Servet Uzunlar.