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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
Hannah Green leads the Women’s PGA

Hannah Green leads the Women’s PGA

Hannah Green is the first round leader at the Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine with the Australian shooting a brilliant four-under-par 68 to lead by one. 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
Jets lose American duo

Jets lose American duo

Newcastle Jets are set to focus on developing homegrown talent with Americans Britt Eckerstrom and Katie Stengel not returning to the club next season. 20 Jun 2019
Minjee heads Aussie charge at Hazeltine

Minjee heads Aussie charge at Hazeltine

World No.3 Minjee Lee will be hoping to snare that elusive first major and possibly the world's top women's ranking when the Women’s PGA Championship gets underway at Hazeltine. 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
Marta etches herself into World Cup history

Marta etches herself into World Cup history

Brazilian forward Marta created history on Tuesday night in Valenciennes as she became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer for both men’s and women’s. 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
Jamaica's historic World Cup goal

Jamaica's historic World Cup goal

It was the goal that will go down in history. 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
Trio's Matildas milestones

Trio's Matildas milestones

Lisa De Vanna, Karly Roestbakken and Aivi Luik all had moments in the sun in the Matildas' 4-1 defeat of Jamaica for different reasons. 19 Jun 2019
Focused on the three points

Focused on the three points

The mathematicians were out in force before the final Group C games kicked off in Grenoble and Valenciennes as the final standings would most likely come down to goal difference. 19 Jun 2019
The world hails Sam Kerr's four-goal haul

The world hails Sam Kerr's four-goal haul

Sam Kerr has been showered with praise after a record bag of four goals against Jamaica at the Women's World Cup. 19 Jun 2019
Sam Kerr's verdict on her Kerr-azy World Cup goalfest

Sam Kerr's verdict on her Kerr-azy World Cup goalfest

Sam Kerr has become the first Australian to score a hat-trick at a World Cup, scoring four against Jamaica to book the Matildas a place in the last 16. 19 Jun 2019
Three things we learnt: Jamaica v Australia

Three things we learnt: Jamaica v Australia

The Matildas are going to Nice after finishing second in the group. 19 Jun 2019
Goalfest in Grenoble: Kerr's four strikes

Goalfest in Grenoble: Kerr's four strikes

A look at Sam Kerr's four goals against Jamaica in Australia's 4-1 defeat of the Reggae Girlz at the Women's World Cup. 19 Jun 2019
From underdogs to top dogs

From underdogs to top dogs

For almost 15 years, four-time World Cup veteran Lydia Williams has played an important role in the Matildas evolution from underdogs to top dogs. 18 Jun 2019
Reggae Girlz leaving a legacy in Jamaica

Reggae Girlz leaving a legacy in Jamaica

The Reggae Girlz will be leaving a lasting legacy on women's football in Jamaica no matter how their World Cup journey goes. 18 Jun 2019
Bolt, young girls inspiring Reggae Girlz

Bolt, young girls inspiring Reggae Girlz

Jamaican icon Usain Bolt may have failed in Australian football but his presence could still hurt the Matildas at the World Cup. 18 Jun 2019

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