Tameka Yallop has been ruled out of the Matildas' opening Olympics clash with Germany because of injury, offering a dream opportunity for her Brisbane Roar teammate Sharn Freier to step in.
The Australian women's team were forced into the late change hours before their tough start against Olympic powerhouse Germany in Marseille on Thursday with the 33-year-old veteran midfielder Yallop still not ready for a recall after two contact injuries she suffered in early July.
