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09/18/2007 - Chengdu, China (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - In three previous World Cups, Australia posted a combined record of 0-7-2 and didn't come close to sniffing the quarterfinals.
However, the Matildas not only picked up their first win in World Cup play but are now just a draw against Canada from making their first ever appearance in the quarterfinals.
Canada, meanwhile, had loftier expectations for this year's tournament after a fourth-place finish in 2003. The Canadians played well in qualifying and nearly beat the United States, the number one ranked team in the world, in the Gold Cup final.
Things have not gone quite as well for manager Even Pellerud's side in China as the team dropped its opening match 2-1 despite holding a one-goal lead at halftime. The North American's rebounded to hand Ghana a 4-0 defeat, but they are still left with needing a win against Australia to get back to the quarterfinals.
Australia has shown that it is one of the most improved teams in the world, with a back line that is anchored by captain Cheryl Salisbury and a balanced attack that features Sarah Walsh and super-sub Lisa DeVanna.
DeVanna in particular has been a huge part of Australia's success, coming on after halftime to score twice against Ghana and once against Norway. DeVanna's goals helped the Aussies pull away from Ghana, but it was her work against Norway, with Australia down a goal that proved most impressive.
A good Norway back line had held Australia's attack in check over the first 45 minutes, but things turned around when DeVanna was introduced in the second half.
It will be tempting for manager Tom Sermanni to include DeVanna in his starting 11, but the boost that she has given Australia in the first two games is something Sermanni may not want to mess with.
If DeVanna is to add to her goal total, she will have to beat Canada's Erin McLeod between the posts, which is something that has proven to be difficult.
McLeod is the reason that Canada lost only 2-1 to Norway, as the Norwegians thoroughly outplayed Canada over the second half and should have scored four or five goals.
The Canadian attack looked good against Norway in the first half, but was nowhere to be found in the second. They put away four goals against struggling Ghana but the it remains to be seen if they are capable of carrying Canada deep into tournament.
Christine Sinclair is by far the most talented striker on the team and she owns two goals in Canada's first two games. Sinclair is a prolific scorer that is capable of setting up her teammates as well, but she will need more help from her supporting cast if Canada is to move on.
Canada has been in big games on a big stage before, while Australia is in uncharted territory. However, the Matildas have shown their mettle in this tournament and will not be easily unnerved.
<< Hester not slowing down in year two for Chicago
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sometimes when you cage the beast, the beast gets angry.
Words of wisdom from perhaps a famous general, a ruthless dictator, or maybe
even a high-energy athlete?
Actually, it was Wolverine (played by Hugh Jackman) from X
<< King ousts Bartoli in Kolkata
Kolkata, India (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - American Vania King upset top-seeded
Marion Bartoli in first-round action Tuesday at the $175,000 Sunfeast Open.
The 18-year-old King dismissed the Wimbledon runner-up Bartoli in 6-1, 7-5
fashion
<< Schaub, defense lead Texans to 2-0 start
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - There's a buzz going on right now in Houston and it has
nothing to do with the Astros on the cusp of missing the postseason for a
second consecutive year.
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<< Harrison cleared to play
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Steelers revealed some
positive news regarding the injury of linebacker James Harrison. Harrison was
diagnosed with a stiff neck and is not expected to miss significant time.
Harrison
Favre's legend continues to grow >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - I guess Brett Favre does have something left in the tank
after all.
Just when you think the 17-year veteran is washed up and past his prime, he
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These Lions have a lot of heart >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It is games like Sunday's contest against the Minnesota
Vikings that turn a team that was a joke last season into a winner this
season.
Jason Hanson's 37-yard field goal with 8:55 left in overtime gave the Lions a
big win
Clemens, Jets come up short in Baltimore >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Through the first three quarters of their loss to the
Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, the New York Jets would have been better off with
Clarence Clemons under center rather than what they had in Kellen Clemens.
But, in the fou
Phils activate Hamels >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies have activated
All-Star left-hander Cole Hamels for Tuesday's start against St. Louis.
Hamels, who has been on the disabled list since August 17 with a left elbow
strain, ex
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