The CommBank ParaMatildas delivered a dominant 9-2 victory over Ireland, led by a stunning four-goal performance from the dynamic Annmarie De Uriarte.
The result keeps the CommBank ParaMatildas firmly in contention for the Gold Medal Final on Tuesday afternoon, with the Australians maintaining their undefeated record at the 2024 IFCPF Women鈥檚 World Cup.
Midway through the second half, the scores were locked at 1-all, leaving the match hanging in the balance. A sensational three-minute burst of football saw the Australians score three quick goals to seize the lead before halftime.
In their first-ever clash, Australia鈥檚 goal-scoring power proved decisive, with Annmarie De Uriarte netting four goals and Georgia Beikoff playing a key role in the attack. Versatile goalkeeper Katelyn Smith showcased her incredible skill set by scoring twice 鈥 once from a free kick and once from a goal kick 鈥 proving she鈥檚 as effective up front as she is in goal.
Though far from home, both teams were backed by passionate supporters who created an electric atmosphere with their spirited chants.
After a tightly contested start, Australia鈥檚 late first-half surge secured control of the match, with four more goals in the second half sealing their fourth consecutive victory.
The CommBank ParaMatildas will take on Denmark in their final group-stage match on Monday, 18 November at 2:15 pm CET (12:15 am AEDT, Tuesday 19 November). A win would guarantee their place in the IFCPF Women鈥檚 World Cup final for the second year running.
Match Summary
Australia: 9 (6. Katelyn Smith 6鈥, 25+1鈥, 8. Annmarie De Uriarte 18鈥, 25+2鈥, 26鈥, 41鈥, 10. Georgia Beikoff 25+3鈥, 31鈥, 1. Carly Salmon 45鈥)
Ireland: 2 (4. Heather Jameson 9鈥, 39鈥)
Australia: 6. Katelyn Smith (GK) (C), 3. Tahlia Blanshard (4. Rebecca Jones 42鈥), 7. Eloise Northam, 8. Annmarie De Uriarte (5. Lainee Harrison 46鈥), 10. Georgia Beikoff (1. Carly Salmon (C) 35鈥)
Substitutes not used: 9. Rae Anderson, 2. Trinity McPhie
Ireland: 1. Reeve Merriman (GK), 3. Casey Heaney (8. Elsie Friel 48鈥), 4. Heather Jameson (C) (9. Shauna McGann Hanlon 50+1), 5. Eva Walsh (7. Robyn Ennis 48鈥), 6. Katie Finnegan (2. Ella Sherlock 43鈥)
Substitutes not used: 10. Aine Monk
