A gold blur and Sam Kerr: Australia’s victory over Denmark – in pictures
The best images from the Matildas’ World Cup win over Denmark in Sydney as Sam Kerr finally makes an appearance
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Australia’s Sam Kerr before the match.
Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters
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Messages of peace displayed on the shirt and captain’s armband of Australia’s Steph Catley.
Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters
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The teams walk on to the pitch before their round of 16 match at Stadium Australia.
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Ellie Carpenter of Australia (right) competes for the ball with Kathrine Kühl of Denmark.
Photograph: Dean Lewins/EPA
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Alanna Kennedy of Australia jumps for a header.
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Caitlin Foord scores for Australia.
Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters
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Caitlin Foord celebrates her goal.
Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP
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Australia’s Clare Hunt contests a header with Denmark’s Amalie Vangsgaard.
Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters
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In this photo taken with a remote camera, Lene Christensen of Denmark makes a save.
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Amalie Vangsgaard of Denmark and Caitlin Foord of Australia contest possession.
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Hayley Raso scores Australia’s second goal.
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Amalie Vangsgaard of Denmark (centre) reacts as Australia celebrate Hayley Raso’s goal.
Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP
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Pernille Harder of Denmark reacts as the pressure mounts.
Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Fifa/Getty Images
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Australia’s Sam Kerr high fives Caitlin Foord after coming on as a substitute in the second half.
Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters
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Australia fans react as they watch the match at a fan zone in Melbourne.
Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters
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Sam Kerr of Australia in action during the match.
Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP
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Janni Thomsen of Denmark is surrounded by Australians.
Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/EPA
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Katrina Gorry of Australia tackles Pernille Harder.
Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/EPA
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Australia fans celebrate a deserved victory.
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Australia’s players celebrate reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.
Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters
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Clare Polkinghorne is congratulated by head coach Tony Gustavsson after Australia’s 2-0 victory.
Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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Denmark’s Katrine Veje is comforted by Australia’s Charlotte Grant.
Photograph: Rick Rycroft/AP
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Sam Kerr celebrates victory.
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The offical match attendance is displayed.
Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Fifa/Getty Images
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The Sydney Opera House illuminated in green and gold.
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