'That is not something you want to see' - Carusa laments Matildas penalty decision

Marissa Sheva was deemed the culprit from a tussle with Hayley Raso, an infringement she hotly contested.

CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN: Ireland's Kyra Carusa tells teammate Marissa Sheva not to let penalty define tournament. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland striker Kyra Carusa said players going down in the penalty area is not something you want to see after Australia spoiled their World Cup debut.

Steph Catley’s spot kick seven minutes after the restart settled this Group B opener played in front of a record domestic crowd of 75,784 at the Sydney Olympic Stadium.