2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: Australia defeated Ireland 1-0 in opening match

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The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup was shown live on Fox and the Fox Sports app on Thursday.

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The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup was played between Australia and Ireland at the Stadium Australia in Sydney.

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The match between tournament co-hosts Australia and Ireland took place at Sydney's Stadium Australia in front of approximately 76,000 fans.

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Australia, who are ranked 10th in the FIFA rankings, beat Ireland 1-0 in their Group B match.

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Tournament co-hosts Australia defeated Ireland 1–0. Australia has won the first match.

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Australia's Steph Catley scored against Ireland in the 52nd minute to take a 1–0 lead.

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Australia defender Steph Catley converted a penalty kick against Ireland for the first points of the match.

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Australia captain and star striker Sam Kerr will miss the first two matches of the tournament after suffering a calf strain during training on Thursday.

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