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Norway back for Matildas

Norway back for Matildas

Tameka Yallop was one of a clutch of Matildas at their first World Cup in 2011 when Australia denied Norway a place in the knockout rounds. 22 Jun 2019
Match Preview: Norway v Australia

Match Preview: Norway v Australia

The Matildas will look for another win in the round of 16 as they take on Norway at Stade de Nice. 22 Jun 2019
Norway confident ahead of Matildas clash

Norway confident ahead of Matildas clash

While the pressure is on from the beginning of the qualifying process for a World Cup it definitely increases once the knockout stages begin. 22 Jun 2019
FIFA's U-turn dodges penalty farce

FIFA's U-turn dodges penalty farce

FIFA referees committee chairman Pierluigi Collina says a mid-tournament rule change on encroaching goalkeepers was necessary at the Women's World Cup. 22 Jun 2019
Norway see Matildas as shaky in defence

Norway see Matildas as shaky in defence

Norway, the world No.12 side, have a plan to neutralise Matildas striker Sam Kerr and get themselves on the scoreboard in their World Cup clash. 22 Jun 2019
Gung-ho Matildas ready for Norway clash

Gung-ho Matildas ready for Norway clash

Ante Milicic says the Matildas won't be cowed out of their attacking game plan in their Round of 16 elimination clash with Norway at the Women's World Cup. 22 Jun 2019
WWC Pic Special: England v Japan

WWC Pic Special: England v Japan

Having World Cup withdrawals? Here's another gallery of England defeating Japan to top the group. Stephanie Meek (@stephaniemeekphotography) was there to capture the action. 22 Jun 2019
Milicic: We haven’t been at our best yet

Milicic: We haven’t been at our best yet

The Matildas have faced some criticism after failing to top their group despite being the top-seeded team. 22 Jun 2019
The Norwegian in the Matildas' midst...

The Norwegian in the Matildas' midst...

Rookie Matilda fullback Karly Roestbakken's father might be Norwegian – but there is no doubt where his loyalties will lie on Sunday morning. 21 Jun 2019
Matildas v Norway guide

Matildas v Norway guide

A look at the Matildas' round of 16 match with world No.12s Norway, known as the 'Grasshoppers'. 21 Jun 2019
‘People didn’t give a sh** about women’s sport’: How Lisa De Vanna became the most important figure in Australian football

‘People didn’t give a sh** about women’s sport’: How Lisa De Vanna became the most important figure in Australian football

"I love serial killers," Lisa De Vanna nonchalantly tells Optus Sport, grinning through oversized sunglasses as she leans back against a wooden jetty near her Spearwood home. 21 Jun 2019
Ecstasy or despair - Matildas on the brink

Ecstasy or despair - Matildas on the brink

A Matildas victory over Norway will see Australia make the World Cup quarter-finals for the fourth-straight tournament, and defeat isn't worth contemplating. 21 Jun 2019
Matildas' inside track on Norway

Matildas' inside track on Norway

More than half of the Matildas have experience playing in Scandinavia, with eight spending time in Norway - the side's next opposition at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2019
WWC Gallery: England vs Japan

WWC Gallery: England vs Japan

England defeated Japan 2-0 to top the group. Rachel Bach (@bythewhiteline) was there to capture the action. 20 Jun 2019
Matildas hail Hegerberg's absence

Matildas hail Hegerberg's absence

Elise Kellond-Knight says Ada Hegerberg's absence from the Norwegian national team is a big statement that really matters. 20 Jun 2019
Watch! Argentina shatter Scotland hearts

Watch! Argentina shatter Scotland hearts

Scotland were 3-0 up and headed for the group stage for the first time, men or women, at the World Cup. And then Argentina woke up... 20 Jun 2019

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