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

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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 Matildas now have three points from their first two group games They face USA in their final group stage Qualification from the group stage now looks dicey for the Australians, with a final game against the United States looming. Kerr remains a threat no matter what the state of the game, though, and she gave Australia the lead three minutes after the break with another headed goal, this time assisted by Foord. Kerr's head didn't drop and she continued to harry the Sweden defence, but the Matildas were unable to find the net again.

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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 …

Alanna Kennedy: The Matildas crash out of the Olympics after losing to the USA - and one Aussie star's F-bomb rant says what the country is thinking
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Alanna Kennedy: The Matildas crash out of the Olympics after losing to the USA - and one Aussie star's F-bomb rant says what the country is thinking

Daily Mail  

Alanna Kennedy summed up what every Matildas fan is thinking as the Aussies failed to secure an unlikely victory over the United States in Marseille - then were bounced out of the Paris Games when Canada beat Colombia. Matildas star Alanna Kennedy blew up at herself in a sweary rant after narrowly missing a chance at an equaliser against the …

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

See the Sam Kerr sledge that came back to haunt the Matildas in their horror Paris Olympics loss
8 months ago

See the Sam Kerr sledge that came back to haunt the Matildas in their horror Paris Olympics loss

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's words have come back to haunt her, after the injured Matildas skipper sledged the USA football side for the same reason Australia got flogged by Germany at the Paris Olympics. The comments came in the ill-fated Netflix documentary series 'Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team'. The documentary series ran anyway, and Kerr took the opportunity to …

Sam Kerr sends Olympic Games message to Matildas ahead of opening match against Germany... but it all goes terribly wrong for the Aussies in Marseille
8 months ago

Sam Kerr sends Olympic Games message to Matildas ahead of opening match against Germany... but it all goes terribly wrong for the Aussies in Marseille

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr threw her support behind the Matildas, with the Australia superstar watching from afar as Tony Gustavsson's side got their Olympic Games journey under way on Thursday. But it was a bad start to the Games for Tony Gustavsson's side as they fell behind in the first half, with Marina Hegering powering a bullet header past Mackenzie Arnold and …

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 …

Matildas secure 1-1 draw against China after Michelle Heyman equaliser in Adelaide
9 months, 4 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 …

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury
10 months, 1 week 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 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

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, 1 month 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, 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' 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, …

Sweden beat Australia to win World Cup third-place play-off for fourth time
1 year, 7 months ago

Sweden beat Australia to win World Cup third-place play-off for fourth time

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sweden struck in either half to retain their …

Sam Kerr lashes in one of the World Cup's best goals with 25-metre wonder strike from outside the box - as Premier League legend brands her 'the best in the world'
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr lashes in one of the World Cup's best goals with 25-metre wonder strike from outside the box - as Premier League legend brands her 'the best in the world'

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr scored an absolute stunner to keep Australia's World Cup hopes alive as the Matildas drew level in the semi-final against England. With Lionesses defence backpedaling, the Chelsea forward gained possession into England's half and ran at Millie Bright before unleashing a pile driver from 25metres out which swerved and dipped past Mary Earps. Best in the world,' former …

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 …

Women’s World Cup: Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away

CNN  

Sydney CNN — A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe delays stranded thousands on train platforms at Stadium Australia after the nation’s disappointing 3-1 loss to England in the World Cup semifinal. “That’s what we call it.” Lucy, Davara, Skye, Harold and Ayva Marshall were sad to see the Matildas …

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 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 …

The Sam Kerr mystery is over and Australia are World Cup contenders again
1 year, 7 months ago

The Sam Kerr mystery is over and Australia are World Cup contenders again

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kerr’s introduction came moments after Hayley Raso had sent the home crowd …

Australia reach World Cup quarter-finals as Kerr makes comeback
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia reach World Cup quarter-finals as Kerr makes comeback

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr came off the bench as Australia surged into the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Denmark in front of nearly 76,000 fans in Sydney on Monday. To cap a good night’s work for the Matildas, talismanic striker and captain Kerr came on with 10 minutes left to huge cheers for her first action of the …

Australia advances to Women’s World Cup quarterfinals by beating Denmark with Sam Kerr back
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia advances to Women’s World Cup quarterfinals by beating Denmark with Sam Kerr back

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia was already on course for the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup when Sam Kerr entered the field to wild celebrations on Monday. “For teams looking ahead it’s pretty scary to know she’s back in our team and she’s going to be a part of it with us.” A crowd of 75,784 cheered as if Australia scored …

Matildas through to FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals as Sam Kerr returns in 2-0 victory against Denmark, England edge Nigeria
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas through to FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals as Sam Kerr returns in 2-0 victory against Denmark, England edge Nigeria

ABC  

The Matildas are through to the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals after recording a 2-0 victory over Denmark at Stadium Australia in Sydney/Wangal. From Sam Lewis at Stadium Australia FULL-TIME: The Matildas beat Denmark 2-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals J By Jon Healy After falling at this stage in the most agonising circumstances four years ago, the Matildas …

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 …

Sam Kerr injury timeline: How she got hurt, when the Matildas first knew she would miss games - and the smart reason they kept it a secret until the last minute
1 year, 8 months ago

Sam Kerr injury timeline: How she got hurt, when the Matildas first knew she would miss games - and the smart reason they kept it a secret until the last minute

Daily Mail  

The gun striker will look to play Australia's final group match Coaching staff also kept Irish guessing, didn't reveal Kerr was out Sam Kerr injured her calf on Wednesday, ruling her out of Ireland clash From the moment superstar striker Sam Kerr injured her calf at training on Wednesday, the Matildas flicked the switch. Sam Kerr didn't play against Ireland …

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 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, …

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 …

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 …

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' Milicic proud of Kerr despite big miss
5 years, 9 months ago

Matildas' Milicic proud of Kerr despite big miss

The Hindu  

Ante Milicic expressed his pride of Australia star Sam Kerr after their Women's World Cup last-16 shoot-out defeat to Norway, insisting "only big players can miss penalties". "All I'll say is that only big players can miss penalties because small ones don't take them." Milicic was less enthused by the performance of the officials, who overturned an Australia penalty call …

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 …

Kerr scores four to book Matildas' last-16 place
5 years, 9 months ago

Kerr scores four to book Matildas' last-16 place

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr scored four goals as Australia booked its place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 4-1 Group C win over Jamaica on Tuesday. The Matildas wasted little time forging ahead, Kerr sending a looping header over Nicole McClure from Emily Gielnik's cross in the 11th minute. Emily van Egmond's deep cross cannoned back off …

Bonansea double stuns Australia after Kerr opener
5 years, 9 months ago

Bonansea double stuns Australia after Kerr opener

The Hindu  

Barbara Bonansea stunned Australia with a last-gasp winner as unfancied Italy took a surprise 2-1 victory in Valenciennes. The Juventus striker netted her second goal of the game in the fifth minute of stoppage time to give Italy an ideal start to their Women's World Cup campaign on Sunday. READ | Why the world's best player Ada Hegerberg has ditched …

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 …

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