Australia defeated Samoa 73-0 in Salford, scoring 11 tries and seven in the first half. The Wallaroos surpassed their previous World Cup record 62-0 win over South Africa (2010) and moved ahead of England on points difference to top Group A. Samoa showed spirit but were outmatched in their first World Cup appearance since 2014. Early errors, including a kick out on the full by Harmony Vatau, led to an immediate Amosa try. Australia scorers included Amosa, three from Miller, two from Halse and two from Talakai; Sammy Wood kicked six conversions and Cramer three.
Australia made light work of Samoa with a flawless performance in Salford, registering their record margin of victory in a Women's World Cup game to move top of Group A after the opening round of fixtures. With the competition expanding from 12 teams to 16, it was perhaps expected there would be some one-sided results. This was categorically one of those as the Wallaroos began their campaign with a dominant victory.
They scored 11 tries, including seven in a blistering first-half performance to not only surpass their record 62-0 victory over South Africa, in the 2010 tournament, but move ahead of England on points difference. Samoa showed plenty of spirit, but they were well beaten on their first World Cup appearance since 2014. The writing was on the wall from the first minute for Samoa, when Harmony Vatau kicked out on the full from inside her own 22.
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