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Joel Gould

Matildas won't be bullied again by Brazil: Sermanni

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni queried the lax officiating in the 3-1 loss to Brazil. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

The Matildas are prepared to "fight fire with fire" to nullify the Brazilian bash-up style when the sides clash again in an international friendly on the Gold Coast.

That is the word from interim coach Tom Sermanni, while also insisting that Australia must have the courage to play their own game and take their opportunities better on Sunday than they did in the 3-1 loss at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.

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