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BOCHUM, Germany (AP) — Australia kept alive its chances to reach the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup by beating Equatorial Guinea 3-2 on Sunday in a game that will be remembered for a penalty that wasn’t called. AUSTRALIA seized control of their destiny at the women's football World Cup with a 3-2 win over Africa's Equatorial Guinea, in Bochum, Germany on Sunday. The victory lifted Australia to three points from two games, alongside Brazil and Norway, who were scheduled to play early Monday morning (AEST). The Matildas play Norway in their final group game on Thursday morning (AEST).  The move comes after Equatorial Guinea were disqualified for fielding an ineligible player. World football’s governing body suspended Equatorial Guinea striker Jade Boho Sayo for two months over apparent nationality issues. Equatorial Guinea beat Cameroon 2-0 on aggregate in the second round of qualifying. She previously had played for Spain's under-19 team a...