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More Matildas under injury cloud for Brazil

More Matildas under injury cloud for Brazil

Matildas coach Ante Milicic has attributed Clare Polkinghorne's hamstring tightness to "crazy" new offside interpretations at the World Cup. 12 Jun 2019
Stajcic saga not on Matildas' minds

Stajcic saga not on Matildas' minds

Elise Kellond-Knight says the Matildas processed the sacking of coach Alen Stajcic at the time and it wasn't a factor in their World Cup loss to Italy. 11 Jun 2019
Teenage Matilda reveals 'surreal' World Cup atmosphere

Teenage Matilda reveals 'surreal' World Cup atmosphere

At just 18-years-old, it's hard to believe that prodigal Matildas defender Karly Roestbakken is still nearly two years OLDER than the youngest player in Australia's squad. 11 Jun 2019
VAR football's favourite topic

VAR football's favourite topic

It seems that wherever the VAR goes controversy follows and the Matildas opener was no exception. 11 Jun 2019
How the Matildas can qualify for WC Rd16

How the Matildas can qualify for WC Rd16

The Matildas' pathway to the World Cup knockout stage is more complicated than it looks. 11 Jun 2019
Matildas, Brazil meet again as huge rivals

Matildas, Brazil meet again as huge rivals

Matildas greats Sarah Walsh and Heather Garriock recall the 3-2 quarter-final loss to Brazil at the 2007 World Cup which laid the basis for their rivalry. 11 Jun 2019
Double boost as Matildas vow to tighten up and turn the tide

Double boost as Matildas vow to tighten up and turn the tide

Elise Kellond-Knight agrees the Matildas need to tighten up in defence but says they won't stop playing the ball around in defence as it's the Australian way. 11 Jun 2019
Tactical Review: Matildas v Italy

Tactical Review: Matildas v Italy

With the dust settling on the Matildas opening FIFA Women's World Cup match, it's time to take an in-depth tactical review of the game. 11 Jun 2019
WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Italy

WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Italy

Australia fell to Italy 2-1. Stephanie Meek (@stephaniemeekphotography) was there to capture the action. 10 Jun 2019
De Vanna: We're still the Golden Generation

De Vanna: We're still the Golden Generation

Despite the results of yesterday's match there is still a strong sense of belief among the players. 10 Jun 2019
Milicic sticking with Matildas gameplan

Milicic sticking with Matildas gameplan

The Matildas' 2-1 loss to Italy has disappointed observers but Ante Milicic and Caitlin Foord insist a turnaround is coming at the Women's World Cup. 10 Jun 2019
Kerr on the mark but Matildas off pace

Kerr on the mark but Matildas off pace

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is refusing to be downbeat about Australia's chances escaping their World Cup group despite their opening loss to Italy. 10 Jun 2019
Watch! Matildas great rips into Oz tactics

Watch! Matildas great rips into Oz tactics

Matildas legend Heather Garriock unloaded on Matildas coach Ante Milicic after Australia lost 2-1 when Italy snatched a last gasp winner in their World Cup opener last night. 10 Jun 2019
Three things we learnt: Matildas v Italy

Three things we learnt: Matildas v Italy

Statistics weren't on the Matildas side with records showing that Australia hadn't won an opening major tournament game since the 2010 Asian Cup. 10 Jun 2019
Ante: I don't think we deserved that

Ante: I don't think we deserved that

Sam Kerr's goal for Australia wasn't enough for the Matildas in their World Cup opener as Italy beat them 2-1 to put them into a tough match with Brazil. 10 Jun 2019
Watch! Matildas shocked by Italy

Watch! Matildas shocked by Italy

Italy shocked the Matildas with a last gasp winner for a 2-1 victory over Australia - check out the highlights here now. 10 Jun 2019