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Australia and West Ham goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold was at the centre of one of the most dramatic penalty shootouts in Women’s World Cup history.
The host nation eventually defeated France 7-6 after a marathon shootout which contained an incredible 20 spot-kicks following a goal-less draw in Brisbane to progress to the semi-finals. Arnold was in the thick of the action as she ranted at the referee, took a kick herself and then saved the same penalty twice.
Arnold, who plays for the Hammers in the Women's Super League, wasn’t happy when a French player stopped before striking the ball into the net. Arnold complained vociferously to the official but the goal was allowed to stand.
She was also asked to take a penalty herself and had the chance to win, only to hit the post. And she was left fuming again when, after saving a penalty, the referee ordered the kick to be taken again as Arnold had been deemed to have strained off her line following a VAR check.
However, she then saved the retake before team-mate Cortnee Vine scored the winning spot-kick after Vicki Becho had struck the post for France. Following her eventful contribution to the quarter-final, Arnold then picked up the player of the match award.
The Aussies will face the winners of the quarter-final between England and Colombia in the last four.
- World Cup
- Women’s World Cup
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