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Matildas' Arnold making Women's World Cup her own

Matildas' Arnold making Women's World Cup her own

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is high on confidence, in top form and ready to take on England in the Women's World Cup semi-final. 15 Aug 2023
Matildas draw on heartbreak, past greats in triumph

Matildas draw on heartbreak, past greats in triumph

The Matildas have drawn on their past heartbreaks and the path laid by those before them to deliver when it counts in a penalty shootout. 13 Aug 2023
Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final

Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final

Sam Kerr played 65 minutes plus penalties against France and focus will turn to whether she can start Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against England. 13 Aug 2023
Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

The Matildas are ready to keep the good times rolling against England after reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time by beating France. 13 Aug 2023
Super-sub Cortnee Vine delivers iconic Matildas win

Super-sub Cortnee Vine delivers iconic Matildas win

Matildas winger Cortnee Vine stepped up to score the winning penalty in Australia's shootout with France that sealed a Women's World Cup semi-final berth. 12 Aug 2023
Simon backed for crunch role in shootout if required

Simon backed for crunch role in shootout if required

If the Matildas have to find a late winner or beat France via penalty shootout, Kyah Simon could be called upon to deliver the match-winning strike. 10 Aug 2023
Matildas' record keeps stacking up as WWC blows open

Matildas' record keeps stacking up as WWC blows open

The Matildas are reaping the rewards of teeing up games against top opponents as they head into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals high on confidence. 8 Aug 2023
Injury-hit Matildas ready to stand tall against Nigeria

Injury-hit Matildas ready to stand tall against Nigeria

The Matildas will seal progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 if they beat Nigeria, but they will have to do so without Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler. 27 Jul 2023
NRL dishing advice on how Matildas should handle Kerr

NRL dishing advice on how Matildas should handle Kerr

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has lauded Tony Gustavsson for keeping a tight lid on news of Sam Kerr's injury concerns. 21 Jul 2023
Matildas star Gorry criticises 'sloppy' team

Matildas star Gorry criticises 'sloppy' team

Tony Gustavsson has insisted he is not concerned by the Matildas' attacking frustrations against Ireland. 21 Jul 2023
Kerr, Yallop, Kennedy under Matildas microscope

Kerr, Yallop, Kennedy under Matildas microscope

The Matildas are hopeful Tameka Yallop's knee injury won't be a problem before the World Cup and expect Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy to also be fine. 15 Jul 2023
Matildas ready to go all out in France send-off game

Matildas ready to go all out in France send-off game

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will field a strong squad for Australia's Women's World Cup send-off match against France but heavy rotations are on the cards. 13 Jul 2023
Matildas' Charlotte Grant hailed for true Aussie grit

Matildas' Charlotte Grant hailed for true Aussie grit

Adelaide's Charlotte Grant, the goalscoring matchwinner against England, typifies the spirit of his characterful Matildas squad, says coach Tony Gustavsson. 13 Apr 2023
Gustavsson's team face character test in Lionesses' den

Gustavsson's team face character test in Lionesses' den

Tony Gustavsson expects to learn more about his "proud" Matildas team on their pre-World Cup UK trip as they face a test of character against soaring England. 10 Apr 2023
Gustavsson warns Matildas: 'We need to show up tomorrow'

Gustavsson warns Matildas: 'We need to show up tomorrow'

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is warning his high-flying side against complacency heading into Tuesday night's friendly against Thailand. 14 Nov 2022
The Matildas should have expected this Spanish Inquisition

The Matildas should have expected this Spanish Inquisition

The largely inexperienced Matildas were pummelled by their Spanish opponents in their latest friendly. This was not unexpected. 27 Jun 2022