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Three things we learnt: Norway v Matildas

Three things we learnt: Norway v Matildas

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Matildas in the Round of 16 penalty shootout against Norway. 23 Jun 2019
Watch! Norway shatter Matildas hearts

Watch! Norway shatter Matildas hearts

Australia started strongly but fell foul of the ref and VAR with calls going against them yet managed to hold Norway to 1-1 despite going down to 10...but were undone in the penalty shoot out. Check out the highlights now. 23 Jun 2019
Once a Matilda, always a Matilda

Once a Matilda, always a Matilda

The saying goes, once a Matilda, always a Matilda and although now retired from professional football, Alicia (Eesh) Ferguson-Cook has never strayed far from the game she loves. 22 Jun 2019
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
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
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
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
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
WWC pic special: Australia v Jamaica

WWC pic special: Australia v Jamaica

Australia 4-1 win over Jamaica secured them a top-two finish in Group C. Stephanie Meek (@stephaniemeekphotography) was at Stade des Alpes to capture the game. 20 Jun 2019
Matildas already focused on Norway clash

Matildas already focused on Norway clash

While the fans were still celebrating the Matildas win the players had already switched their focus to their upcoming challenge - a Round of 16 clash against Norway. 19 Jun 2019
Not enough: Milicic wants more from his Matildas

Not enough: Milicic wants more from his Matildas

Matildas coach Ante Milicic would like to see his side recognise when to up the tempo and when to kill the game as they advance to the last 16 at the World Cup. 19 Jun 2019

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