Kassandra Kell performs well

Peninsula Olympian Kassandra Kell has performed well as part of her team's successful progress through preliminary matches in Greece.

Kassandra is Australia's number one goal keeper in the Australian Women's Soccer team, The Matildas.

In their first match against Brazil, Australia played well showing a strong defensive line up.

Kassandra Kell had a few nervous moments but kept the ball out of the net.

She showed more confidence punching the ball clear and the team did well with the final score being a creditable 1 - 0 to Brazil.

In their second match, Australia showed their class against Greece.

The home team was favoured by two dubious referee's decisions which kept their winning margin down to 1 - 0.

They had several chances and were a class above their opposition.

Kassandra Kell had a much better and more confident game and was able to keep a clean sheet.

In their third and final preliminary match, they met their nemesis, the USA.

Kassandra Kell made an excellent, brave save at the feet of American scoring legend, Mia Hamm.

The team drew the match with the USA and progressed to the final eight.

Cec Bucello, August 19