Australia's footballers have defeated Canada 4:0 in the last match of the group to eliminate them from the World Championship. In the duel of Group B, held on Monday, Australia triumphed with the result 3:0 in Melbourne.
Two goals scored in the first half by Hayley Raso and two more in the second half by Mary Fowler and Steph Catley gave Australia the important victory in this match.
With this victory, Australia has advanced to the knockout stage as the leader of Group B with 6 points collected after three games played.
Meanwhile, Canada, who recorded their first loss at the World Cup, finished third with four points.
Canada's defeat saw Nigeria finish second in the group with 5 points after being held to a goalless draw against Ireland in their last game.
Ireland finished last in the table with just one point.
