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Matildas coach turns to stars for second Canada game

Big-name Matildas will return for Australia's second game against Canada, with coach Tony Gustavsson adamant his youngsters learned plenty from their 5-0 loss.

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Sam Kerr back on target after quiet start to WSL season

Sam Kerr has notched her second goal of the Women's Super League season as Chelsea strengthened their top spot with a 3-0 win at Everton.

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Matildas vow to end World Cup on a high in third-place playoff against Sweden

The Matildas will be fighting hard for third place with Tony Gustavsson to send out a full-strength side and just Alanna Kennedy unavailable

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Australia 1-3 England: Women’s World Cup semi-final player ratings

Lauren Hemp shines with assist and goal for Lionesses while Sam Kerr’s belter not enough for Matildas

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Australia 0-0 France (7-6 pens): World Cup quarter-final player ratings

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold shone and Sam Kerr showed no sign of injury as the Matildas beat France on penalties

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Matildas keep World Cup dream alive with epic penalty shootout win over France

Cortnee Vine slotted the winning spot kick as Australia moved into the semi-finals for the first time after a 7-6 shootout win in Brisbane

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Matildas must defend French connections in World Cup aerial duel

The battle between France’s aerial attack and Australia’s wall of defence will decide which team progresses to the World Cup final four

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Speed, skill and scoring: Caitlin Foord rises to Women’s World Cup challenge

For all the talk in recent weeks of the Matildas missing Sam Kerr, another of the world’s best attackers has been playing all along

The Guardian - AU

Australia 2-0 Denmark: Women’s World Cup last 16 player ratings

Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso were a class above while Pernille Harder tested the Matildas defence but could not break through

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Matildas face date with destiny after fluffing their lines against Nigeria

Nothing is ever simple for Australia, who must beat Canada or risk a disastrous early exit from the Women’s World Cup

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Tony Gustavsson rues making changes too late in Matildas’ shock defeat to Nigeria

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson insisted he was not disappointed by the Matildas’ performance, despite his injury-hit team’s shock 3-2 loss to Nigeria

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Australia 2-3 Nigeria: Women’s World Cup player ratings

The inclusion of Emily van Egmond paid off but defensive frailties hurt the Matildas as supersub Asisat Oshoala turned the game in Nigeria’s favour

The Guardian - AU

Nigeria stun hosts Australia as Portugal relaunch World Cup campaign

Nigeria came from behind on Thursday to beat hosts Australia 3-2 and take command of Group B at the Women's World Cup.

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Matildas stunned by Nigeria to leave Women’s World Cup hopes in balance

The host nation must beat Canada in their final group game if they are to qualify for the knockout phase after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Nigeria

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Matildas’ attacking versatility means goals will come despite injuries

Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler scored just three goals in Australia’s seven matches this year – other players can step up against Nigeria

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Xbox, table tennis and toddlers: Matildas find the light side of Women’s World Cup

Manifesting glory through video games or relaxing with arts and crafts are among the distractions on offer for Australia’s players

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Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings

Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland

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Catley penalty sends Matildas past Ireland without Kerr

The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty.

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Tony Gustavsson’s Matildas masterplan comes together ahead of Women’s World Cup

Australia’s coach has brought in young talent and tactical acumen to a team that was lacking depth

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Matildas ready to contend at home Women's World Cup

The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly-anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time to contend.

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Matildas ready to get physical in Ireland WWC opener

The Matildas are ready for whatever Ireland throw at them in their Women's World Cup opener, including if things get physical.

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Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy

The Matildas have released a video putting the heat on football's local and world leaders to ensure the Women's World Cup leaves a legacy.

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New defensive steel the bedrock of Matildas' WWC bid

The Matildas have built defensive depth and steel over the past two years and it has them primed to contend for the Women's World Cup.

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Matildas nervously await Tameka Yallop injury update

The Matildas don't think Tameka Yallop's knee injury will be a problem before the World Cup and expect Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy to also be fine.

The Guardian - AU

Matildas 1-0 France: Australia win Women’s World Cup warm-up – as it happened

Mary Fowler’s goal proved the difference as the Matildas defeated world No 5 France in Melbourne

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