{"id":53003,"date":"2023-08-08T01:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T01:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/08\/denmark-coach-lars-sondergaard-believes-the-matildas-can-win-the-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2023-08-08T01:02:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T01:02:00","slug":"denmark-coach-lars-sondergaard-believes-the-matildas-can-win-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/08\/denmark-coach-lars-sondergaard-believes-the-matildas-can-win-the-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Denmark coach Lars Sondergaard believes the Matildas can win the World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Denmark coach Lars Sondergaard says the Matildas can go \u201call the way\u201d \u2013 with some \u201cluck\u201d \u2013 at the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Sondergaard felt his side was the \u201cbest\u201d team until Caitlin Foord gave the Matildas the lead in the 29th minute.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe match was decided by Australia\u2019s effectiveness in front of goal, and our not so efficient play in front of goal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn very even games, the first goal is very important.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sondergaard was full of praise for the Matildas, particularly Arsenal attacker Foord.<\/p>\n

We knew of the big counter-attack danger that Australia is, and especially on the left-hand side,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou also have to acknowledge the speed (and) the power that Foord has. At the moment, she\u2019s really a player who makes it difficult for opponents.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s physically strong, she\u2019s quick, (and) she\u2019s a danger in front of goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Caitlin Foord and the Matildas impressed Denmark coach Lars Sondergaard. Picture: STEVE CHRISTO \/ AFP<\/span>Source: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sondergaard was also impressed by Australia\u2019s defending.<\/p>\n

They have a very narrow block and it\u2019s hard to play through them. You have to be aware of the danger in losing the ball because they are very, very quick on the counter attack and probably the best team here in counter-attacking,\u201d he said<\/p>\n

\u201cIt could be a strength, defensively that they\u2019re very good\u201d<\/p>\n

Add the huge support the Matildas are receiving, and all the ingredients are there for the Matildas to be crowned world champions on August 20.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the fantastic atmosphere that are at the games here, with the support that they have \u2013 you feel it all over \u2013 it\u2019s a fantastic support for them, and it gives them extra power, so of course they could go all the way,\u201d Sondergaard said,<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, they also need the luck in some situations. I wish Australia all the best for the rest of the tournament. When the host nation is successful, it brings a lot more energy.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the Danes\u2019 tournament is over, the Matildas head to Brisbane for a quarter-final meeting on Saturday night against either France or Morocco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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