Australia and Denmark were both shaky in the group stage, but also delivered their best performances in the final round of the group stage to qualify for the knockout stage.
Australia showed the true strength of their team by beating Canada 4-0 at the crucial moment. I thought Haley Russo was outstanding, often going behind the ball to create danger and scoring two important goals, and she also had a good understanding with attacking right back Ellie Cabinda. Stakhani has also been in fine form, the interim captain has done a good job of leading the team in the absence of Senkal and providing an attacking threat from her position in the box, so watch out for her link up with her Arsenal teammate Katrina Forte on the left side of the pitch this time around.
As for their opponent Denmark, I think they played well in their match against Haiti by switching Penelihda's role from a forward to a No.10. She is a star player in Denmark's squad, so giving her more space will help her create chances for her teammates. She is a star player in Denmark's squad, so giving her more space to play will help her to create goals for her teammates, in other words, the Australian midfielders will have to keep a close eye on her.
Up front, Vengersgaardt will be tasked to get behind the opposing defenders and pull the opposing players, which will make the Australian defense run for their lives. With Nicole Sullenson and Reggie Mason playing on the wing, and Catherine Gouhou being capable of delivering crosses from the middle of the field, Denmark will be able to score a goal against Australia.
