AUS-W vs NR-W Dream11 Team Prediction | FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 – Norway vs Australia, Fantasy Team News
Published on: Jun 22, 2019 1:28 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 22, 2019 3:10 pm IST
AUS-W vs NR-W Dream11 Match Preview, Team News, Lineups
Two superpowers of women football Norway and Australia meet in the round-of-16 match at Allianz Riviera.
Knockout Rounds: How did they qualify?
- Expectations were never in danger of falling short when Norway faced Nigeria in their opening world cup game. The 3-0 final scoreline was the least Norwegians deserved in that match.
- The 2nd game was the pick of the Group A fixtures as Norway faced France in arguably the decider for the first place in the group. The hosts won 2-1 in a closely fought game and sealed the first place.
- Norway confirmed their place amongst the last-16 with a 2-1 win over South Korea in the last group game.
CLASSEMENT
J1#FRA 4-0 #KOR#NOR 3-0 #NGA
J2#NGA 2-0 #KOR#FRA 2-1 #NOR
J3#NGA 0-1 #FRA⁰#KOR 1-2 #NOR#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/ZiZBwaZDZe— FIFA.com (FR) ⚽ (@fifacom_fr) June 17, 2019
- Australia meanwhile suffered a real shocker in their opening game, going down 1-2 to Italy, a team which was making its first appearance at the World Cup finals in 20 years.
- The World Cup seemed to be in shambles when Brazil took a 0-2 lead in the next game before Matildas scripting a fairytale comeback to win 3-2 to bring their camapign back on track.
So, to conclude Group C:
1⃣ #ITA— 6 (Q)
2⃣ #AUS— 6 (Q)
3⃣ #BRA— 6 (Q)
4⃣ #JAM— 0#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/GMDBnChI0I— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) June 18, 2019
- While the Aussies women made a short work of Jamaica in their final group game as they ran out 1-4 winners.
Match Details:
This FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 match will be played between Norway and Australia at Allianz Riviera (Nice Stadium), in Nice, France. The ground has a capacity of 36,178.
The game will start at 12:30 AM (IST), on Sunday, June 23.
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Broadcast details:
Sony Sports Network has the exclusive rights to broadcast FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 matches in India. Premier members can also enjoy the live action on the official SonyLiv App.
Recent form (Last six matches)
Norway – W L W W L W
Australia – W L L L W W
Norway Team News:
- No injuries or suspensions to contend with.
Norway squad for the Women’s World Cup:
- Goalkeepers: Ingrid Hjelmseth, Cecilie Hauståker Fiskerstrand, Oda Maria Hove Bogstad
- Defenders: Ingrid Moe Wold, Cecilie Redisch Kvamme, Maria Thorisdottir, Maren Nævdal Mjelde, Stine Hovland
- Midfielders: Synne Skinnes Hansen, Kristine Minde, Frida Leonhardsen Maanum, Vilde Bøe Risa, Ingrid Syrstad Engen, Emilie Bosshard Haavi, Guro Reiten, Karina Sævik, Caroline Graham Hansen
- Forwards: Isabell Lehn Herlovsen, Lisa-Marie Karlseng Utland, Emilie Nautnes, Elise Hove Thorsnes, Amalie Vevle Eikeland, Therese Sessy Åsland
Possible ins or outs of this game:
- Though, changes are expected from Norway as they are set to welcome their star forward Caroline Graham Hansen to the matchday squad.
- That means Lisa-Marie Karlseng Utland may be dropped down to the bench.
Norway Probable XI: Ingrid Hjelmseth (GK), Ingrid Moe Wold, Maren Mjelde, Maria Thorisdóttir, Kristine Minde, Vilde Bøe Risa, Ingrid Syrstad Engen, Caroline Graham Hansen, Guro Reiten, Karina Sævik, Isabell Herlovsen
Australia Team News:
- Australia coach Ante Milicic said he expects centre-back Clare Polkinghorne and midfielder Tameka Yallop to be available for selection for the crunch last-16 game against Norway. Polkinghorne missed the last game with a hamstring problem, while Yallop was forced to sit out due to a knock.
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Australia squad for the Women’s World Cup:
- Goalkeepers: Lydia Williams, Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold
- Defenders: Gema Simon, Clare Polkinghorne, Laura Alleway, Stephanie Catley, Alanna Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, Teigen Allen
- Midfielders: Aivi Luik, Chloe Logarzo, Elise Kellond-Knight, Emily van Egmond, Katrina Gorry, Amy Harrison, Tameka Yallop
- Forwards: Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Lisa De Vanna, Emily Gielnik, Hayley Raso, Mary Fowler
Possible ins or outs of this game:
- If Clare Polkinghorne is fit, she will battle Stephanie Catley for a place at the back, while Alanna Kennedy will definitely start.
- Elise Kellond-Knight could return to the midfield with Gema Simon starting at left-back.
Australia Probable XI: Lydia Williams (GK), Ellie Carpenter, Alanna Kennedy, Stephanie Catley, Gema Simon / Elise Kellond-Knight, Tameka Yallop (If fit), Emily van Egmond, Chloe Logarzo, Emily Gielnik / Mary Fowler, Caitlin Foord, Samantha Kerr