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Australia defeat Brazil in thrilling Women's World Cup comeback despite Marta heroics

Not even Marta making history could stop Brazil crumbling to defeat in an astonishing Women's World Cup match against Australia. [Courtesy]

Australia came from two goals down to defeat Brazil 3-2 in the women's World Cup on Thursday, as an own goal from Monica capped a superb fightback and overshadowed a milestone goal for Marta.

Marta, 33, became the first player to score at five different World Cups as she put Brazil ahead from the penalty spot with a record-extending 16th World Cup goal before Cristiane doubled the lead.

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