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Unchanged Matildas set for Golden playoff

Unchanged Matildas set for Golden playoff

The Matildas will take an unchanged squad into their home-and-away Olympic qualification playoff next month against Vietnam. 19 Feb 2020
Ultimate Sideline Gallery: Australia vs China

Ultimate Sideline Gallery: Australia vs China

Recap the amazing contest between Matildas and China that ended in a draw! An outstanding performance from both sides, played at Bankwest Stadium on Thursday 13 February, 2020. 14 Feb 2020
Lessons to learn but 'I can't fault the effort from my girls'

Lessons to learn but 'I can't fault the effort from my girls'

Matildas star Emily van Egmond's added-time equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw with China as Australia avoided a treacherous Olympic playoff date with South Korea. 14 Feb 2020
Matildas Player Ratings vs China

Matildas Player Ratings vs China

The Matildas have Emily Van Egmond to thank as they salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to China and topping Group B. They will now face Vietnam in a two-legged affair in March to earn a spot at Tokyo 2020. 13 Feb 2020
'Hopefully this goes in': Watch the Matildas' incredible last minute equaliser

'Hopefully this goes in': Watch the Matildas' incredible last minute equaliser

Emily van Egmond was her usual calm and collected self after scoring a dramatic last minute equaliser to ensure the Matildas drew 1-1 with China. 13 Feb 2020
Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Australia enhanced its joint bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup by stepping in to host the Olympic qualifiers at short notice, FFA boss James Johnson says. 11 Feb 2020
Matildas Social Wrap: 'Matilads' 'Matilda's' and Mum & Daughter Moments

Matildas Social Wrap: 'Matilads' 'Matilda's' and Mum & Daughter Moments

The Matildas expressed their elation following their 6-0 win over Thailand, but they couldn't match the emotions of a few very proud parents. 10 Feb 2020
'I honestly don't care': Van Egmond only here for one reason

'I honestly don't care': Van Egmond only here for one reason

Emily van Egmond was beaming after putting in once of her best ever Matildas displays and scoring her maiden international hat-trick. But that's not why she dons the green and gold. 10 Feb 2020
Matildas Player Ratings vs Thailand

Matildas Player Ratings vs Thailand

Wondering who's going to play for the Matildas in our massive match up against China? Look no further than our player ratings from their 6-0 demolition job on Thailand. 10 Feb 2020
3 Things We Learned: Matildas vs Thailand

3 Things We Learned: Matildas vs Thailand

As the Matildas run rampant again, slotting six past a shellshocked Thailand side, we ruminate over what's great and what's lacking. 10 Feb 2020
Ruthless Matildas aim to keep the heat on Thailand

Ruthless Matildas aim to keep the heat on Thailand

Australia can clinch a top-two finish in their Olympic qualifying pool with a win over Thailand in their second group match on Monday. 9 Feb 2020
'Make it a Matildas - Sydney Derby double header!'

'Make it a Matildas - Sydney Derby double header!'

If FFA was bold they would make Thursday night’s game between the Matildas and China a double header with the A-League Sydney derby, says former Matilda Shelley Youman. 8 Feb 2020
Matildas' Foord ready to shoot for Gunners

Matildas' Foord ready to shoot for Gunners

Matildas striker Caitlin Foord is looking forward to spreading her wings with Arsenal once this week's Olympic qualifying stage is over. 8 Feb 2020
3 Things We Learned: Matildas vs Chinese Taipei

3 Things We Learned: Matildas vs Chinese Taipei

Wow. Never have so many learned so much off so few and enjoyed it quite to that extent. 7 Feb 2020
Matildas Player Ratings vs Chinese Taipei

Matildas Player Ratings vs Chinese Taipei

An easy night for the Matildas, who weren’t at their fluent best but still dominated possession. 7 Feb 2020
Kerr opens up on mental test in England

Kerr opens up on mental test in England

She's been bothered by a leg injury for almost the entire time, but it's the mental challenge that has proven to be Sam Kerr's biggest hurdle in England. 5 Feb 2020