Denmark coach Lars Sondergaard says the Matildas can go “all the way” – with some “luck” – at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Tournament co-hosts Australia qualified for the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over the Danes in front of more than 75,000 fans in Sydney on Monday night.
Sondergaard felt his side was the “best” team until Caitlin Foord gave the Matildas the lead in the 29th minute.
“The match was decided by Australia’s effectiveness in front of goal, and our not so efficient play in front of goal,” he said.
“In very even games, the first goal is very important.”
Sondergaard was full of praise for the Matildas, particularly Arsenal attacker Foord.
We knew of the big counter-attack danger that Australia is, and especially on the left-hand side,” he said.
“You also have to acknowledge the speed (and) the power that Foord has. At the moment, she’s really a…