Sharon Black
Sharon Lee Black | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 4, 1971 Australia |
| Occupation | Soccer player (retired) |
| Years active | 1991–2002 |
| Known for | Representing Australia at the 2000 Olympic Football Tournament and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup |
Sharon Lee Black (born 4 April 1971) is a retired Australian soccer athlete who played professionally in both Australian and Danish leagues. She represented Australia at major international tournaments, including the 2000 Olympic Football Tournament and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Her last club affiliation was with Adelaide United competing in Australia's W-League.
Club career
Together with fellow Australian Alison Forman, Black was a member of Denmark's Fortuna Hjørring squad that reached the 2003 UEFA Women's Cup Final.
International career
Black appeared 61 times for the Australian national team from 1991 until 2002, netting 20 goals. She played a key role in Australia's campaigns at both the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup and the Sydney 2000 Olympics, helping to elevate the profile of women's soccer on the international stage.
Honours
In recognition of her contributions, Black was selected for the Football Federation Australia (FFA) Women's Team of the Decade for the period 1990–99 in 2013.
International goals
- Australia's goal count is listed first in scores and results.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9 October 1998 | Auckland, New Zealand | Template:Fbw | 6–0 | 21–0 | 1998 OFC Women's Championship |
| 2. | 13–0 | |||||
| 3. | 18–0 | |||||
| 4. | 20–0 | |||||
| 5. | 11 October 1998 | Template:Fbw | 1–0 | 8–0 | ||
| 6. | 2–0 | |||||
| 7. | 3–0 | |||||
| 8. | 15 October 1998 | Template:Fbw | 5–0 | 17–0 | ||
| 9. | 7–0 | |||||
| 10. | 12–0 | |||||
| 11. | 7 June 2000 | Newscastle, Australia | Template:Fbw | 1–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
| 12. | 2–0 | |||||
| 13. | 4–0 | |||||
| 14. | 19 January 2002 | Bendigo, Australia | Template:Fbw | 3–1 | 4–1 | 2002 Australia Cup |