BOCHUM, Germany (AP) — Australia kept alive its chances to reach the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup by beating Equatorial Guinea 3-2 Sunday in a game that will be remembered for a penalty that wasn’t called.
Australia’s Leena Khamis, who scored the first goal, hit the post in the 16th minute. As the ball bounced back, defender Bruna grabbed it with both hands, held it, then casually dropped it again. Australians threw out their arms in amazement when Hungarian referee Gyoengyi Gaal failed to call a penalty.
Anonman scored in the 21st minute for Equatorial Guinea, before Australia took the lead for good with two goals early in the second half by Emely Van Egmond and Lisa De Vanna.
