
The Matildas will head into the Women's World Cup high on confidence after Mary Fowler delivered a hard-fought 1-0 victory over France in their final tune-up match.
Australia had struggled to find a cutting edge against the world No.5 side in the final third, in front of a record home crowd of 50,629 at Marvel Stadium, until 20-year-old Fowler coolly dispatched the only goal in the 66th minute.