Italy upset Australia with Bonansea double


Soccer Football - Women's World Cup - Group C - Australia v Italy - Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes, France - June 9, 2019 Italy's Barbara Bonansea scores their second goal REUTERS/Phil Noble

VALENCIENNES, France (Reuters) - Barbara Bonansea scored twice to give Italy a surprise, last-gasp 2-1 victory against Australia in their opening Group C game at the women's World Cup on Sunday.

The Azzurre, back at the World Cup after a 20-year absence, prevailed when striker Bonansea headed home from a free kick five minutes into stoppage time.

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