MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A calamitous penalty shootout loss to Norway was a fitting end to a chaotic women's World Cup campaign for an Australia team haunted by the shock sacking of former coach Alen Stajcic.
The Matildas, ranked sixth in the world, had been viewed as one of the top contenders in France but their last 16 exit was their worst performance at the tournament since 2003.
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