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 at a Luke Coombs concert," admitted Freier, who made her Matildas debut against Mexico earlier this year. Interim coach Tom Sermanni, who debuted Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord, has admired Freier's "X-factor".

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Football Australia not rushing search for new Matildas coach in build-up to Asian and World Cups
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Football Australia not rushing search for new Matildas coach in build-up to Asian and World Cups

ABC  

Football Australia is closing in on a target for the next Matildas head coach but is refusing to make any promises on when the appointment will be announced. The Matildas have been without a permanent head coach since Tony Gustavsson's four-year tenure came to an end following a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign in August. The Matildas are next in action …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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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