Matildas secure 1-1 draw against China after Michelle Heyman equaliser in Adelaide
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas secure 1-1 draw against China after Michelle Heyman equaliser in Adelaide

ABC  

The Matildas' final preparations for the Paris Olympics have got off to a rusty start after a scrappy 1-1 draw with China in Adelaide on Friday. Australia's coach Tony Gustavsson fielded a largely experimental line-up for the opening hour of the Adelaide Oval fixture, but they were upstaged by the reigning Asian Cup champions, with a well-organised and disciplined China keeping the Matildas shotless for the first half. But veteran striker Michelle Heyman came to the rescue in stoppage-time of the second half, tapping in from a goal-mouth scramble after a Mary Fowler free kick was fumbled by China's goalkeeper. Following a tepid opening 29 minutes, China struck on the half-hour when a fast break down the right flank left Australia's Kaitlyn Torpey sprawled in the grass after grappling with powerful striker Wurigumula. But in a bizarre series of events in stoppage time, where Australia won a free kick just outside China's penalty spot after the goalkeeper slid out to collect an innocuous ball only to hand-ball it and give a set piece away, a powerful strike by Fowler was fumbled by Xu and duly poked home by Heyman.

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Matildas revelation Sharn Freier embraces rapid rise after starring performances against Chinese Taipei
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Matildas revelation Sharn Freier embraces rapid rise after starring performances against Chinese Taipei

ABC  

When the Matildas won the Women's World Cup penalty shootout against France at Brisbane's Lang Park last year, Sharn Freier was at a country music concert 20 kilometres across town. In their final match of the year, the Matildas keep a clean sheet on their way to a thumping 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at Geelong's Kardinia Park. "I was …

Matildas score resounding 6-0 win over Chinese Taipei in Clare Polkinghorne's international farewell
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Matildas score resounding 6-0 win over Chinese Taipei in Clare Polkinghorne's international farewell

ABC  

The Matildas have kept a clean sheet on their way to recording a thumping 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in Geelong, as Clare Polkinghorne made her final international appearance. In front of a crowd of 30,097 at Kardinia Park, the Matildas sent Polkinghorne off in style with six different goal-scorers in what was the national team's last match of the …

Matildas defeat Germany 2-1
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas defeat Germany 2-1

ABC  

Sally Sara: The Matildas have defeated world number four ranked Germany 2-1 in a friendly match. Sally Sara: The win provides a much needed confidence boost after the Matildas' disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. Tracey Holmes: Well, interestingly, I heard James Johnson, who's the CEO of Football Australia, talking about this very thing at the recent Australian New Zealand …

Aussies call for one of the Matildas' biggest names to be sacked after Olympics disaster
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Aussies call for one of the Matildas' biggest names to be sacked after Olympics disaster

Daily Mail  

Frustrated fans made their feelings known on social media Matildas failed to progress beyond group stage at Olympics Matildas fans have spoken following a deplorable showing at the Paris Olympics - and coach Tony Gustavsson is in the firing line. Matildas young gun Mary Fowler had a quiet tournament by her own lofty standards Alanna Kennedy scored a late goal …

Matildas pull off stunning comeback to beat Zambia 6-5 in second Paris Olympics group game
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas pull off stunning comeback to beat Zambia 6-5 in second Paris Olympics group game

ABC  

The Matildas have kept their quest for an Olympic medal alive after an incredible come-from-behind win over Zambia in the second group game in Nice. The Matildas had a mountain to climb within the first minute of the match, with striker Banda scoring the first goal of the game in just the 40th second, turning past defender Clare Hunt just …

Matildas pull off mother of all comebacks as Australia overturn three-goal deficit to beat underdogs Zambia in do-or-die Olympic Games clash
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas pull off mother of all comebacks as Australia overturn three-goal deficit to beat underdogs Zambia in do-or-die Olympic Games clash

Daily Mail  

Michelle Heyman has proved the never-say-die Matildas' late, late hero, scoring a 90th-minute winner as they battled to an amazing 6-5 victory over Zambia in one of the most extraordinary Olympic soccer matches ever played. Trailing 5-3 with just 25 minutes left in Nice on Sunday, Tony Gustavsson's side delivered an astonishing comeback to earn the crazy victory that's taken …

Aussie football legend Mark Bosnich pinpoints key problem for the Matildas after horror Olympic loss
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Aussie football legend Mark Bosnich pinpoints key problem for the Matildas after horror Olympic loss

Daily Mail  

Australian football great Mark Bosnich believes the Matildas need to solve a big problem after their campaign to win Olympic gold was all but torpedoed in a 3-0 loss to Germany on Friday morning. Mark Bosnich says the Matildas need to solve a big problem before their next match Bosnich believes Mary Fowler is the best player in the team …

Why the Matildas can FORGET winning gold at the Paris Olympics after disastrous loss to Germany
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the Matildas can FORGET winning gold at the Paris Olympics after disastrous loss to Germany

Daily Mail  

Must beat Zambia on July 29 to stay in the tournament Now face an uphill battle to progress out of group stage The Matildas entered the Paris Olympics quietly confident they could be gold medallists - but that dream is already highly unlikely after they were outclassed 3-0 by Germany in their group opener. Tony Gustavsson's squad were at times …

Matildas fans blast Tony Gustavsson's team after waking up at 3AM to watch miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany: 'This is hard to watch'
8 months ago

Matildas fans blast Tony Gustavsson's team after waking up at 3AM to watch miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany: 'This is hard to watch'

Daily Mail  

Matildas fans slogged through a tough 90 minutes after waking up early to watch their team's miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany. A whole host of supporters rose to their alarm clocks at 3am to tune into Australia's opening Group B match in Marseille, with Tony Gustavsson's side taking on a tough challenge in their world No 4-ranked rivals. Matildas …

Australia vs Germany: Matildas fans descend on Marseille ahead of women's team's Olympic Games opening match
8 months ago

Australia vs Germany: Matildas fans descend on Marseille ahead of women's team's Olympic Games opening match

Daily Mail  

Matildas fans have travelled in force to throw their support behind Tony Gustavsson's side ahead of their Olympic Games campaign. Still buoyed by the women's team's heroics at the FIFA World Cup last year, there are high hopes that the Aussies can medal in Paris, with their journey starting on Thursday evening local time against Germany. Matildas fans have descended …

Soccer legend says the Matildas are NO CHANCE of grabbing gold at the Paris Olympics
8 months ago

Soccer legend says the Matildas are NO CHANCE of grabbing gold at the Paris Olympics

Daily Mail  

Soccer legend Julie Foudy has controversially declared the Matildas won't win a medal at the Paris Olympics. Foudy doesn't believe the Matildas will be able to overcome the absence of superstar striker Sam Kerr. Caitlin Foord coming off an injury and Katrina Gorry in the midfield coming off an injury,' Foudy told News Corp. 'I worry they don't have the …

Matildas gamble on two big names in Olympics squad - with eight of the team set to break a record as one fan favourite misses out
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas gamble on two big names in Olympics squad - with eight of the team set to break a record as one fan favourite misses out

Daily Mail  

First match against Germany on July 25 Coach Tony Gustavsson has gambled on the fitness of Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry, naming the injured duo in his squad for the Matildas' Olympics campaign. Katrina Gorry's serious ankle injury hasn't kept her out of the team to play in Paris Selectors also gave Caitlin Foord time to prove her fitness after …

Matildas turn attention to China after arduous travel and All Stars match
10 months ago

Matildas turn attention to China after arduous travel and All Stars match

ABC  

Wearied from a long English season and a trip home to Australia, Arsenal pair Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord will quickly turn their focus to Matildas duties. Catley, Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross played for Arsenal in a 1-0 win over the A-League Women All Stars on Friday night in Melbourne, mere days after finishing their Women's Super League season. They …

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury
10 months ago

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's Olympics dream is officially over after she was officially ruled out of playing in the Paris Games. However, influential defender Clare Hunt has overcome injury and returns to a Matildas squad still without Katrina Gorry, who remains a chance of making the team for the looming Olympics. Sam Kerr's horror year just got worse with the news that …

Matildas to play farewell match against China at Adelaide Oval before 2024 Paris Olympics
1 year ago

Matildas to play farewell match against China at Adelaide Oval before 2024 Paris Olympics

ABC  

In short: The Matildas will play a friendly soccer match against China at Adelaide Oval in May before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Matildas will play a friendly soccer match against China at Adelaide Oval in May before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Matildas will play a farewell soccer match against China at Adelaide Oval in …

Five quick hits: Michelle Heyman's four goals lead Matildas to 10-0 win over Uzbekistan and a place at the Paris Olympics
1 year ago

Five quick hits: Michelle Heyman's four goals lead Matildas to 10-0 win over Uzbekistan and a place at the Paris Olympics

ABC  

After finishing fourth at the World Cup and the last Olympic Games, the Matildas book their ticket to Paris with redemption on their minds and maybe a new/old face in the mix. Fairytale rolls on for four-goal hero Michelle Heyman Michelle Heyman of the Matildas celebrates a goal during the AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament. Heyman's Matildas recall highlights Australia's …

Matildas qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics with 10-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan
1 year ago

Matildas qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics with 10-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan

ABC  

The ruthless Matildas have thrashed Uzbekistan 10-0 to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games in style, with Michelle Heyman scoring four goals to put her hand up for a ticket to Paris. Australia led the tie 3-0 after Saturday's first leg in Tashkent but blew Uzbekistan out of the water to win 13-0 on aggregate, with Caitlin Foord, Kaitlyn Torpey, …

How injured Sam Kerr is helping the Matildas' Olympic push from the other side of the world
1 year ago

How injured Sam Kerr is helping the Matildas' Olympic push from the other side of the world

ABC  

In short: Stand-in Matildas captain Steph Catley says Sam Kerr has been frequently in touch with advice while out with injury Stand-in Matildas captain Steph Catley says Sam Kerr has been frequently in touch with advice while out with injury Catley is attempting to lead the Matildas to Olympic qualification without the team's star striker, who injured her ACL in …

Australia 8-0 Philippines: Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord hit hat tricks as Matildas SMASH rivals to maintain perfect start to Olympic qualifiers
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia 8-0 Philippines: Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord hit hat tricks as Matildas SMASH rivals to maintain perfect start to Olympic qualifiers

Daily Mail  

Hometown hero Sam Kerr and Arsenal star Caitlin Foord have scored hat-tricks as the Matildas all but guaranteed passage to the next round of Olympic qualifying with an 8-0 rout of the Philippines in Perth. Sam Kerr bagged a hat trick as Australia thumped the Philippines on Sunday The Matildas captain continued her fine start to the season with a …

Matildas' loss to Sweden was the performance of a team who had already given everything
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas' loss to Sweden was the performance of a team who had already given everything

ABC  

The full-time whistle still hung in the quiet air of Brisbane Stadium when Kyra Cooney-Cross's knees gave way and she fell backwards into the grass. She'd played almost every available minute during Australia's miraculous Women's World Cup run, partnering with veteran Katrina Gorry to form the beating heart of the team's midfield. That kind of style arguably minimises the technical, …

Australian papers turn the screw ahead of England's World Cup semi-final clash with the Matildas... claiming the hosts will 'tame the Lionesses'
1 year, 7 months ago

Australian papers turn the screw ahead of England's World Cup semi-final clash with the Matildas... claiming the hosts will 'tame the Lionesses'

Daily Mail  

The Australian newspapers have been ramping up the pressure and boasting of their team's excellence ahead of England's clash with the Matildas in Sydney - claiming they are 'ready to tame the Lionesses'. Sarina Wiegman's side face off against the hosts in front of around 80,000 fans later today in what has been dubbed 'The Smashes' - a continuation of …

Matildas lose 3-1 to England's Lionesses in semifinal at Sydney's Olympic Stadium
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas lose 3-1 to England's Lionesses in semifinal at Sydney's Olympic Stadium

ABC  

The Matildas' dreams of lifting the FIFA Women's World Cup are over, falling to a 3-1 defeat to England at Stadium Australia in Sydney/Wangal. Just minutes after Sam Kerr's stunning strike, England's star of the match knocked the wind out of Australia's World Cup hopes 'It has been an honour': Devastated Kerr wants to win third for Australian fans J …

What happens now the Matildas have lost to England in the Women's World Cup semifinals?
1 year, 7 months ago

What happens now the Matildas have lost to England in the Women's World Cup semifinals?

ABC  

The Matildas' hopes of contesting a final at a FIFA Women's World Cup have been dashed by their loss to England, but they've still got one more match to play in the tournament. Kick-off for that match will be at: 6pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria 5:30pm ACST — Northern …

Matildas player ratings: See which Australian stars excelled and who struggled in World Cup quarter final against France
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas player ratings: See which Australian stars excelled and who struggled in World Cup quarter final against France

Daily Mail  

Here's how Daily Mail Australia rated the home team. France didn't really test her until the second half of extra time, when she pulled off an outstanding save to deny Vicki Becho and keep the Matildas in the game. Mackenzie Arnold pulled off a crucial save in the second half of extra time Ellie Carpenter - 6 Struggled early on …

Matildas prevail in 7-6 against France in dramatic penalty shootout to reach FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal, England beat Colombia 2-1
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas prevail in 7-6 against France in dramatic penalty shootout to reach FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal, England beat Colombia 2-1

ABC  

The Matildas have beaten France 7-6 in a dramatic sudden-death penalty shootout in Brisbane, with Mackenzie Arnold and Cortnee Vine the heroes. Australia's tenth-choice penalty taker Vine slotted the deciding kick to send the Matildas into the World Cup semifinals for the first time in their history. Arnold saved from Selma Bacha first up then — after Caitlin Foord, Sam …

Matildas win FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal after classic shootout against France in Brisbane, will face England in semifinal
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas win FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal after classic shootout against France in Brisbane, will face England in semifinal

ABC  

The Matildas have beaten France 7-6 in a dramatic sudden-death penalty shootout in Brisbane, with Mackenzie Arnold and Cortnee Vine the heroes. Sat 12 Aug Show all key events England vs Colombia S By Simon Smale Australia will play England in the semifinal S By Simon Smale Mouthwatering, huh? Full time: England 2-1 Colombia S By Simon Smale England complete …

Who do the Matildas play next? When is their game on? And what’s their path to the World Cup final? All your questions answered
1 year, 7 months ago

Who do the Matildas play next? When is their game on? And what’s their path to the World Cup final? All your questions answered

Daily Mail  

The Matildas recorded arguably the greatest victory in their history when they defeated Denmark 2-0 to book their berth in the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday night. Coach Tony Gustavsson's side defeated France 1-0 courtesy of a Mary Fowler goal when the sides had a World Cup warm-up match just before the tournament began. Should the Matildas face France on …

Matildas prepare for second must-win match of the tournament in round of 16 against Denmark
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas prepare for second must-win match of the tournament in round of 16 against Denmark

Associated Press  

Brisbane, Australia — Australia once again finds itself in a must-win Women’s World Cup game when the Matildas face Denmark on Monday in the round of 16. “Historically, we’ve always really performed well with our backs against the wall.” Denmark finished second in Group D behind winner England, and only allowed one goal over three games of group play. “Denmark …

Canada 0-4 Australia: Matildas keep World Cup campaign alive after Hayley Raso brace and goals from Mary Fowler and Steph Catley sends Maple Leafs home in Melbourne
1 year, 7 months ago

Canada 0-4 Australia: Matildas keep World Cup campaign alive after Hayley Raso brace and goals from Mary Fowler and Steph Catley sends Maple Leafs home in Melbourne

Daily Mail  

The Matildas have hauled themselves off the canvas to thump Canada 4-0 and reach the Women's World Cup round of 16. Hayley Raso scored a first-half brace to give Australia the upper hand with emerging star Mary Fowler adding a third in the 58th minute. Australia have kept their World Cup campaign alive after dominating Canada Hayley Raso scored twice …

‘Nigeria for life’: Super Falcons stun Australia at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Nigeria for life’: Super Falcons stun Australia at Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Nigeria have stunned Australia 3-2 to claim one of their biggest wins in a Women’s World Cup and also leave the co-hosts’ tournament hopes on thin ice. ‘Nigeria for life’ “Everyone went out to play their heart out,” Oshoala said after the game. “I told them after the match no one believes in us apart from us and we had …

Australia’s Injury toll grows as Fowler and Luik join Kerr on the sidelines at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia’s Injury toll grows as Fowler and Luik join Kerr on the sidelines at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Brisbane, Australia — With two players concussed in separate accidents two days before Australia’s second Women’s World Cup game, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson can forgive fans for questioning what’s going on at practice. Manchester City striker Mary Fowler and veteran defender Aivi Luik sustained mild concussions and joined star striker Sam Kerr on the injury list, team officials revealed …

Australia 1-0 Ireland: No Sam Kerr? No problem! Matildas begin World Cup campaign with a win without star player as Steph Catley penalty earns victory over Ireland
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia 1-0 Ireland: No Sam Kerr? No problem! Matildas begin World Cup campaign with a win without star player as Steph Catley penalty earns victory over Ireland

Daily Mail  

Steph Catley has stood tall as captain in Sam Kerr's injury-enforced absence to deliver the Matildas a 1-0 victory over Ireland in their Women's World Cup opener. Australia have won their opening game of the World Cup with a gutsy 1-0 victory Steph Catley scored the match-winning penalty in the second half for the Matildas The stand-in captain celebrates after …

Matildas beat England 2-0 in final Europe friendly before hosting 2023 Women's World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Matildas beat England 2-0 in final Europe friendly before hosting 2023 Women's World Cup

ABC  

The Matildas have snapped England's 30-match unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory in their friendly in west London. Sam Kerr scored in the first half before setting up Charli Grant for her first international goal as Australia handed the European champions their first loss in two years. The Lionesses had recorded 27 wins and three draws since a 2-0 loss …

The Socceroos' and Matildas' recent history against England ahead of their 2023 clashes with the old enemy
2 years, 1 month ago

The Socceroos' and Matildas' recent history against England ahead of their 2023 clashes with the old enemy

ABC  

The moment the Socceroos' clash with England was announced, one's mind immediately races to one moment. While the gap between the Socceroos and England's men's team is far bigger, Graham Arnold's side can also gain some confidence from their past two meetings with the Three Lions. England 2-1 Australia – Stadium of Light, Sunderland 2016 Ange Postecoglou's team took it …

Matildas defeat Jamaica in final Cup of Nations match to retain trophy
2 years, 1 month ago

Matildas defeat Jamaica in final Cup of Nations match to retain trophy

ABC  

The Matildas have retained the Cup of Nations trophy with a 3-0 victory over Jamaica, completing their dress rehearsal for the 2023 Women's World Cup and handing Tony Gustavsson his first piece of silverware since taking over as head coach in 2021. Katrina Gorry got the first-half breakthrough in Newcastle before goals to Alex Chidiac and Caitlin Foord assured them …

Matildas take down Denmark after superb Katrina Gorry goal and Caitlin Foord's double
2 years, 5 months ago

Matildas take down Denmark after superb Katrina Gorry goal and Caitlin Foord's double

ABC  

The Matildas have scored their best victory for a year, capping their European road trip with a 3-1 win against Denmark in Viborg. Key points: The Matildas conceded a goal in the opening minute Caitlin Foord scored a double and Katrina Gorry netted as the Aussies mounted a second-half comeback It is the Matildas' first win against a European side …

Matildas get back to winning ways against South Africa in London despite conceding late goal
2 years, 5 months ago

Matildas get back to winning ways against South Africa in London despite conceding late goal

ABC  

Cortnee Vine has scored her first international goals as the Matildas lifted the pressure on coach Tony Gustavsson with a convincing 4-1 victory over South Africa. It was all the more impressive for being largely achieved without Chelsea's Sam Kerr, who had been unwell leading into Saturday's match at Kingsmeadow, her club's compact ground in south-west London. In her absence, …

Olympic champion Canada beats Australia in women’s soccer
2 years, 6 months ago

Olympic champion Canada beats Australia in women’s soccer

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Manchester United wing Adriana Leon scored an early first-half goal and it stood up through a number of good Australian scoring chances as Tokyo Olympic champion Canada beat the Matildas 1-0 in a women’s soccer friendly on Saturday. Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan kept Canada in the match when she made three saves on Matildas skipper Sam Kerr. Canada …

Matildas' 2021 captured hopes and heartache of a nation. If they can survive, so can we
3 years, 2 months ago

Matildas' 2021 captured hopes and heartache of a nation. If they can survive, so can we

ABC  

Sam Kerr has her hands on her knees, her haggard face turned blankly towards the corner flag. It's Chelsea's second loss in the 2021-22 Women's Super League season, and Kerr – having competed in three simultaneous domestic competitions as well as national team friendlies over the past few months – tips her wearied head into her gloved hands. The return …

Clare Wheeler's late appearance against USA turned Matildas' game — and maybe her career
3 years, 3 months ago

Clare Wheeler's late appearance against USA turned Matildas' game — and maybe her career

ABC  

Isn't football, in the end, all about the timing? Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler had barely been on the pitch three minutes, thrown into the lumbering final stages of Australia's second friendly against the USA in Newcastle on Tuesday, when she made what turned out to be a game-changing — and possibly career-defining — tackle. "You see the goal-scorer — and …

Matildas score late to share spoils with US women
3 years, 3 months ago

Matildas score late to share spoils with US women

The Hindu  

A late goal by Kyah Simon earned Australia a fortunate 1-1 draw against the world champion United States and denied the American women a second win in the two-game series on Tuesday. Australia’s Tameka Yallop turned over possession cheaply which led to Lynn Williams threading a pass to Margaret Purce, who calmly played the ball into the path of Hatch …

Matildas snatch 1-1 draw against USA in second friendly in Newcastle
3 years, 3 months ago

Matildas snatch 1-1 draw against USA in second friendly in Newcastle

ABC  

The Matildas have drawn 1-1 in their second and final friendly match against world champions USA in their last hit-out before January's Asian Cup. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson made a few changes to the starting XI after Australia's 3-0 defeat to the USA on Saturday, switching out goalkeeper Teagan Micah for the more experienced Lydia Williams, while Hayley Raso and …

Balance is key as Matildas prepare to take on old foes USA
3 years, 4 months ago

Balance is key as Matildas prepare to take on old foes USA

ABC  

When Tony Gustavsson was hired as the Matildas' new head coach last year, Football Australia assigned him with two main tasks. The first was to produce short-term results at major international tournaments: the Tokyo Olympics, the 2022 Asian Cup, and the 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil. Indeed, balance is what Gustavsson cited as his guiding principle when selecting …

Matildas defeated 4-3 by USWNT in Tokyo Olympics bronze medal match
3 years, 7 months ago

Matildas defeated 4-3 by USWNT in Tokyo Olympics bronze medal match

ABC  

The Matildas' hopes of winning Australia's first Olympic medal in women's football have been dashed by the United States. Key points: Australia fought back from 4-1 after 51 minutes but could not score the equalising goal late Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd scored twice for the United States, while Australia had defensive struggles Sam Kerr's goal in the 17th minute …

Matildas lose to Sweden at Tokyo Olympics as Sam Kerr scores two, misses penalty
3 years, 8 months ago

Matildas lose to Sweden at Tokyo Olympics as Sam Kerr scores two, misses penalty

ABC  

Sam Kerr scored twice but missed a crucial penalty as the Matildas went down 4-2 to Sweden at the Tokyo Olympics. Key points: The loss to 5th-ranked Sweden puts the Matildas' Olympics campaign at risk The loss to 5th-ranked Sweden puts the Matildas' Olympics campaign at risk The Matildas now have three points from their first two group games The …

Patty Mills and Cate Campbell say an Australian team spirit is being fostered in the Tokyo Olympics athletes' village
3 years, 8 months ago

Patty Mills and Cate Campbell say an Australian team spirit is being fostered in the Tokyo Olympics athletes' village

ABC  

The Australian Olympic team came together in the athletes' village to watch the Matildas take on New Zealand in their opening match on Wednesday, as the Matildas gave their own display of unity — linking arms and displaying the Aboriginal flag in a stand against racism. Key points: Patty Mills says the Australian team gathered to watch the Matildas' win …

Matildas can be one of the best teams in the world - Gustavsson - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 5 months ago

Matildas can be one of the best teams in the world - Gustavsson - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Australian women's national team has the potential to be among the best teams in the world, the team's new coach Tony Gustavsson has said. “I am extremely proud and happy to have been appointed head coach of the Westfield Matildas,” Gustavsson, who will lead Australia in two Olympic campaigns, the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2022 and the Women's …

Australia beats Vietnam 2-1 in second leg of Olympic qualifier in Cam Pha to seal spot at Tokyo Games
5 years ago

Australia beats Vietnam 2-1 in second leg of Olympic qualifier in Cam Pha to seal spot at Tokyo Games

ABC  

Australia's women's football team locked up qualification for the Tokyo Olympic Games with an at-times shaky win over an outclassed Vietnam, in a match played in bizarre circumstances. The Australians had to cope with a 15-minute delay due to floodlight failure in Cam Pha for the second leg of their qualifier against Vietnam Sam Kerr scored her 42nd goal for …

Matildas beat Vietnam 5-0 in first leg of Olympics qualifier in Newcastle to all but seal Tokyo 2020 berth
5 years ago

Matildas beat Vietnam 5-0 in first leg of Olympics qualifier in Newcastle to all but seal Tokyo 2020 berth

ABC  

Sam Kerr led the way as Australia routed Vietnam 5-0 in the first leg of the women's Olympic football tournament play-off in Newcastle. Key points: The Matildas should have won by a larger margin, spurning numerous goalscoring chances The win came in the first leg of Australia's Olympic football qualifier, with the second leg on Wednesday in Vietnam A win …

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