Aussies survive shootout

THE Hockeyroos have progressed to the 2018 Women’s World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic shootout victory against Argentina in yesterday morning’s (AEST) quarterfinal clash in London.

Brooke Peris held her nerve to convert the decisive penalty in sudden death to clinch a 4-3 win against the world No.3 Argentines.

Hockeyroos goalkeeper Rachael Lynch had saved Australia from elimination when she denied Magdalena Fernandez with scores at 3-3 and Argentina having the final penalty attempt before sudden death.

The cagey contest had ended 0-0 after 60 minutes, with Argentina edging the better of the chances in a tight encounter.

However, the fifth-ranked Hockeyroos came out on top with Krissy Bates, Gold Coast’s Rosie Malone, Karri McMahon (after Jodie Kenny was fouled for a penalty stroke) and Peris converting their penalties.

The victory means Australia will play either world No.1 Netherlands or No.2 England in the semi-finals from 11pm tomorrow. The match will be shown live on Fox Sports.

Penalty hero Peris said: “I just focused on what I needed to do ... so I’m pretty happy.”