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1 month 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 …

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1 month 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 …

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2 months, 1 week 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 …

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3 months ago

See Mary Fowler's touching one-word reaction to Nathan Cleary's NRL grand final win

Daily Mail

An overjoyed Mary Fowler has reacted to boyfriend Nathan Cleary's fourth straight NRL grand final victory in a social media post featuring one simple word: 'Him'. After she played a starring role in City's 2-0 win over West Ham by scoring one goal and setting up the other, Fowler posted the caption 'A good weekend indeeed' alongside photos of her …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Nathan Cleary sends message to girlfriend Mary Fowler and the Matildas after Australia secured epic comeback to keep Olympic Games dream alive

Daily Mail

Nathan Cleary joined swathes of Matildas fans in waking up early to cheer on the team in France. And after a nerve-wracking 90 minutes, Mary Fowler's team made sure the Australia supporters did not start the day disappointed after securing a stunning victory over Zambia. The Matildas' match against their African rivals saw a staggering 11 goals scored, with the …

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5 months, 1 week 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 …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia rugby sevens team make Olympic Games history in Paris after quarter final victory over Team USA

Daily Mail

Australia's men's rugby sevens team have shown the Matildas how it's done after sealing Olympic Games history in Paris with an 18-0 win over Team USA. It is the first time Australia's men's team have reached the final four in Olympic history. The men's rugby team showed no symptoms of stage fright in front of 70,000 fans in Paris's Stade …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Arsenal signs Matildas’ Cooney-Cross from Hammarby

The Hindu

Arsenal has signed Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross from Swedish club Hammarby, the Women’s Super League side said on Friday. The 21-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal, was a standout performer at the recent Women’s World Cup, starting in all seven of Australia’s games as the co-host reached the semifinals before finishing fourth. RELATED | Manchester United signs American goalkeeper …

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1 year, 4 months ago

BBC Sports' Alex Scott and Gabby Logan celebrate in the locker room with England's 'Lioness legends' after they storm into World Cup final

Daily Mail

BBC Sports presenters Alex Scott and Gabby Logan celebrated with England's Lionesses after they reached the World Cup final following a 3-1 victory over Australia in Sydney on Wednesday. BBC Sports presenters Alex Scott and Gabby Logan celebrated with England's Lionesses after they reached the World Cup final following a 3-1 victory over Australia in Sydney on Wednesday Winners! England's …

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1 year, 4 months ago

England stun hosts Australia to reach first Women’s World Cup final

Al Jazeera

Lionesses end the Matildas’ run to reach the Women’s World Cup final for the first time and set up a clash with Spain. England have reached their first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia, despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England, who fell at …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Sam Kerr finally reveals what Matildas’ plan for her injured calf was all along - as Tony Gustavsson explains why benching her vs France was the right call

Daily Mail

Sam Kerr is back. Neither Sam Kerr nor coach Tony Gustavsson answered that burning query after the captain played 65 minutes as a substitute and converted her spot-kick in the penalty shootout that secured quarter-final victory over France on Saturday. Sam Kerr rushes onto the pitch showing no calf concerns with Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley after …

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1 year, 4 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 …

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1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia hails ‘Princess Mary’ after Denmark defeat

The Hindu

A late cameo by Sam Kerr warmed the hearts of Australian fans but it was creative dynamo Mary Fowler given a royal reception in the nation’s media on Tuesday after the Matildas’ despatch of Denmark at the Women’s World Cup. An Australian has graced Denmark’s royal family for nearly 20 years since Tasmania-born Mary Donaldson married Frederik, the Scandinavian nation’s …

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1 year, 5 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 …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Five quick hits Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr returns, the Matildas win and England edge past Nigeria despite VAR and red card drama

ABC

The Matildas are through to the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals after a solid 2-0 victory over Denmark that saw Sam Kerr return to playing action for the first time this tournament. Battling a calf injury, Sam Kerr missed the first two games of Australia's home World Cup and sat on the bench as a 'break glass in case of …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Oshoala seals Nigeria’s upset win over co-host Australia at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Asisat Oshoala had to watch from Nigeria’s bench for an hour, desperate to get into the action, before getting a chance to unleash all her pent up energy against co-host Australia at the Women’s World Cup. Within nine minutes, Oshoala scored a goal that sealed an upset victory, sparked her jersey-shedding celebration and left Australia in a …

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1 year, 5 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 …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Lionesses tamed as England’s 30-game unbeaten run comes to a crashing halt

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 Australia ended England’s 30-game unbeaten streak with a …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Nicola Docherty scores stunner to see Scotland triumph over Australia

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 Nicola Docherty’s pinpoint second-half strike earned Scotland a …

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2 years, 2 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 …

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2 years, 3 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, …

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3 years, 5 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 …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup 2019: Italy 0

The Hindu

Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the Group C fixture, where Italy takes on Brazil at the Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes. Brazil dominated much of the second half, with Zaneratto and Kathellen both going close before Marta finally managed to break the deadlock from the penalty spot after Debinha was barged to the ground by Linari. — …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup 2019: Matildas ecstatic at comeback against Brazil

The Hindu

For Australia, the come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Brazil in Montpellier did not just keep its World Cup hopes alive - it provided vindication. "Real Aussie heart being shown," said goalkeeper Lydia Williams. "Tonight is one of the finest Australian performances I have seen," said coach Ante Milicic. "Early in the game, I feel the game was played in their half …

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

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

Matildas defeat Germany 2-1

See Mary Fowler's touching one-word reaction to Nathan Cleary's NRL grand final win

Nathan Cleary sends message to girlfriend Mary Fowler and the Matildas after Australia secured epic comeback to keep Olympic Games dream alive

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

Australia rugby sevens team make Olympic Games history in Paris after quarter final victory over Team USA

Arsenal signs Matildas’ Cooney-Cross from Hammarby

BBC Sports' Alex Scott and Gabby Logan celebrate in the locker room with England's 'Lioness legends' after they storm into World Cup final

England stun hosts Australia to reach first Women’s World Cup final

Sam Kerr finally reveals what Matildas’ plan for her injured calf was all along - as Tony Gustavsson explains why benching her vs France was the right call

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

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia hails ‘Princess Mary’ after Denmark defeat

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

Five quick hits Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr returns, the Matildas win and England edge past Nigeria despite VAR and red card drama

Oshoala seals Nigeria’s upset win over co-host Australia at the Women’s World Cup

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

Lionesses tamed as England’s 30-game unbeaten run comes to a crashing halt

Nicola Docherty scores stunner to see Scotland triumph over Australia

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

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

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

Women's World Cup 2019: Italy 0

Women's World Cup 2019: Matildas ecstatic at comeback against Brazil