Under-pressure coach Tony Gustavsson has defended his experimental approach to Australia’s first international meeting with Spain, despite a 7-0 drubbing in Huelva that rated as the Matildas’ heaviest loss in 25 years.
An understrength Australia side were overwhelmed by the hosts in the second half at the Estadio Nuevo Colombino, conceding six goals after a resolute first-half defensive display had largely held the world No 7 side at bay.
