The Matildas will face England or Colombia, who play later, in Wednesday's semi-final in Sydney.
Mackenzie Arnold kept out Selma Bacha's very first spotkick in Brisbane but Australia's Steph Catley then had her penalty saved. Eve Perisset, brought on by the French to take a penalty, struck the woodwork but so did Arnold with a potential winning kick.
In sudden death, Kenza Dali missed yet VAR said Arnold was off the line and it was retaken, but was saved again only for Clare Hunt to her effort stopped. Vicki Becho subsequently hit the post and Cortnee Vine won it. Australia had dominated for much of the game but clear-cut chances were hard to come by. France found a second wind in extra-time and thought they had scored, but it was ruled out for a foul.Spain meet Sweden in the other semi-final in Auckland on Tuesday. - dpa
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