Australia advanced to the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time after beating France on penalties ©Getty Images

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The Matildas ran out as 7-6 winners in the shoot-out following a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes in Lang Park in Brisbane ©Getty Images
The Matildas ran out as 7-6 winners in the shoot-out following a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes in Lang Park in Brisbane ©Getty Images
Substitute forward Cortnee Vine converted the winning spot-kick to send Australia to the final four ©Getty Images
Substitute forward Cortnee Vine converted the winning spot-kick to send Australia to the final four ©Getty Images
The result means that Australia are due to face England in Sydney on Wednesday (August 16) for a place in the final ©Getty Images
The result means that Australia are due to face England in Sydney on Wednesday (August 16) for a place in the final ©Getty Images
The defeat marks France's third consecutive exit at the FIFA Women's World Cup quarter-final stage ©Getty Images
The defeat marks France's third consecutive exit at the FIFA Women's World Cup quarter-final stage ©Getty Images
The second match of the day saw England pip Colombia 2-1 at Stadium Australia in Sydney ©Getty Images
The second match of the day saw England pip Colombia 2-1 at Stadium Australia in Sydney ©Getty Images
Leicy Santos, right, broke the deadlock after 44 minutes to put Colombia in front ©Getty Images
Leicy Santos, right, broke the deadlock after 44 minutes to put Colombia in front ©Getty Images
The lead lasted just seven minutes, however, as Lauren Hemp bundled in the equaliser on the stroke of half-time ©Getty Images
The lead lasted just seven minutes, however, as Lauren Hemp bundled in the equaliser on the stroke of half-time ©Getty Images
Alessia Russo rifled home the winner after 63 minutes to seal a third straight semi-final ©Getty Images
Alessia Russo rifled home the winner after 63 minutes to seal a third straight semi-final ©Getty Images
The Lionesses are chasing a first Women's World Cup trophy and could face Spain or Sweden in the final provided they beat Australia next ©Getty Images
The Lionesses are chasing a first Women's World Cup trophy and could face Spain or Sweden in the final provided they beat Australia next ©Getty Images