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

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

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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, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso and Amy Sayer also scoring. Heyman, Foord, Gorry and Ellie Carpenter came off at half-time, for Sayer, Tameka Yallop, van Egmond and Raso, while Charli Grant replaced Catley in the 65th minute. Raso rifled home in the 68th while Sayer's first international goal in the fourth minute of injury time put an exclamation mark on the victory.

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Matildas score resounding 6-0 win over Chinese Taipei in Clare Polkinghorne's international farewell
3 months, 3 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
5 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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 …

Soccer legend says the Matildas are NO CHANCE of grabbing gold at the Paris Olympics
8 months, 1 week 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 secure 1-1 draw against China after Michelle Heyman equaliser in Adelaide
10 months 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 …

Matildas drawn with United States and Germany in 2024 Paris Olympics group stage
1 year ago

Matildas drawn with United States and Germany in 2024 Paris Olympics group stage

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In short: The Matildas will play United States and Germany in the preliminary stage of the Paris Olympics. The Matildas will play United States and Germany in the preliminary stage of the Paris Olympics. The Matildas' hopes of winning a historic Olympic gold medal will face an early test after they were drawn alongside heavyweights United States and Germany 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, 1 month ago

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

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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 …

Michelle Heyman bags four goals on return from Matildas retirement as Australia SMASH Uzbekistan 10-0 to seal place at Paris Olympics
1 year, 1 month ago

Michelle Heyman bags four goals on return from Matildas retirement as Australia SMASH Uzbekistan 10-0 to seal place at Paris Olympics

Daily Mail  

Michelle Heyman scored four first-half goals as Australia demolished Uzbekistan 10-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the women's soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics. Michelle Heyman netted a hat-trick inside just 16 minutes for the Matildas The 35-year-old veteran earned a shock recall to Tony Gustavsson's squad At Docklands, the 35-year-old forward had a hat-trick after 16 minutes …

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, 5 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 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 …

How the internet reacted to the Matildas' penalty shootout triumph over France at the Women's World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

How the internet reacted to the Matildas' penalty shootout triumph over France at the Women's World Cup

ABC  

The Matildas are World Cup semi-finalists for the first time. Superstition abounded before this World Cup quarter final against France; match-day rituals were precisely observed, inadvertent jinxes were dodged at all costs, and the Australian starting XI was unchanged for the third game running. Then at the end of the first half, Mary Fowler had the yawning goal at her …

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 World Cup star Sam Kerr lifts lid on her mystery injury as she finally reveals when she was first fit to play - and what physios banned her from doing after win over Denmark
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas World Cup star Sam Kerr lifts lid on her mystery injury as she finally reveals when she was first fit to play - and what physios banned her from doing after win over Denmark

Daily Mail  

Matildas skipper said her teammates have been 'smashing it' Matildas captain Sam Kerr has revealed she could have played in the final group game against Canada if required - and what she couldn't do after the 2-0 win over Denmark in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night. Matildas captain Sam Kerr finally got some World Cup minutes …

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, 8 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 …

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 …

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, …

Matildas snatch 1-1 draw against USA in second friendly in Newcastle
3 years, 4 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 …

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 …

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 …

Matildas lose penalty shootout to Norway to crash out of Women's World Cup
5 years, 9 months ago

Matildas lose penalty shootout to Norway to crash out of Women's World Cup

ABC  

The Matildas have crashed out of the Women's World Cup, losing to Norway in a penalty shootout after scores were locked at 1-1 after extra time. It played out like clockwork: The Australian defenders brought the ball to the halfway line, passed it forward to the midfielders and attackers, who would ping pong the ball back and forth in an …

Matildas fall short against France in international friendly in St Etienne
6 years, 5 months ago

Matildas fall short against France in international friendly in St Etienne

ABC  

An understrength Australia has suffered a 2-0 defeat against Women's World Cup hosts France in a friendly in Saint Etienne early on Saturday. Missing rested headline names such as Sam Kerr, Alanna Kennedy, Lydia Williams and Emily van Egmond, the Matildas rode their luck at times to avoid a hefty defeat. France were on the front foot from the outset …

Australia v Brazil: Matildas win 2-1 in opening clash of series in Penrith
7 years, 6 months ago

Australia v Brazil: Matildas win 2-1 in opening clash of series in Penrith

ABC  

A Lisa De Vanna wonder goal and a glancing Sam Kerr header turned it on for a sold-out crowd in Penrith, as the Matildas defeated Brazil 2-1. Indeed, the visitors nearly stole an early advantage in a breathless first half when Rosanna's header blazed marginally wide of Lydia Williams' post. Latching onto Tameka Butt's flick pass, Australia's all-time record scorer …

Matildas' confidence skyrockets after historic 1-0 win over world champions United States
7 years, 8 months ago

Matildas' confidence skyrockets after historic 1-0 win over world champions United States

ABC  

The Matildas are enjoying a surge in self belief after getting the "monkey off the back" with their first-ever win over world champions United States. Stajcic said clearing the hoodoo would allow the Matildas, who had managed just two draws in their 27 previous appearances against the US, to believe they could beat any side in the world. Stajcic said …

Australia Matildas defeat Vietnam 4-0 in women's World Cup warm-up
9 years, 10 months ago

Australia Matildas defeat Vietnam 4-0 in women's World Cup warm-up

ABC  

The Matildas scored a 4-0 win over Vietnam in Sydney as they prepare to leave for the women's World Cup in Canada at the weekend. The match on Tuesday night was played behind closed doors in the western Sydney suburb of Parklea, as the Matildas prepares for next month's World Cup in Canada. "Today was another step in the process, …

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