Matildas outclass Taiwan in thumping win to send off Clare Polkinghorne in style Australia beat Taiwan 6-0 as retiring great signs off with victory in her 169th and final international in Geelong The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2024
Matildas hit Taiwan for six in Polkinghorne farewell Tameka Yallop has starred as the Matildas sent off Clare Polkinghorne with a 6-0 thumping victory over Taiwan in potentially Tom Sermanni's last game. AAP · Dec 7, 2024
Matildas coach wants aggressive, high-tempo end to 2024 The Matildas will finish their year against Taiwan in Geelong, and interim coach Tom Sermanni plans to again bring a high-tempo, aggressive approach. AAP · Dec 6, 2024
Polkinghorne to start in final Matildas game in Geelong Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has confirmed Clare Polkinghorne will start against Taiwan in Geelong for her final ever appearance. AAP · Dec 6, 2024
Australia 1-2 Brazil: international women’s football friendly – as it happened A brave Matildas outfit lost the second of their matches against Brazil after the Seleção scored two goals in 11 minutes to triumph 2-1 and sweep the series The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2024
Stuttering Matildas caught in a time warp between past and future With a 3-1 defeat to Brazil, Australia endured a disappointing return to the scene of their famous World Cup win over France The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024
Matildas pay price for sluggish start as Brazil spoil Clare Polkinghorne’s party Australia fail to send off stalwart in style despite Foord goal as Gutierres scores brace and Gio adds third in Brazil’s 3-1 victory The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024
Tears flow as Polks gets Matildas farewell in Brisbane Matildas hero Clare Polkinghorne was given a Queensland-flavoured farewell full of emotion at Suncorp Stadium in a 3-1 loss to Brazil. AAP · Nov 28, 2024
Brazil beat Matildas to spoil Polkinghorne's party The Matildas have slumped to a fiery and physical 3-1 loss to Brazil in retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's final game in Brisbane. AAP · Nov 28, 2024
Australia 1-3 Brazil: international women’s football friendly – as it happened Caitlin Foord’s touch of class not enough to inspire Australia to victory in Clare Polkinghorne’s celebration match at Suncorp Stadium The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024
Matildas ready to lock horns with old foes Brazil The Matildas will face familiar foes Brazil once again as they prepare to celebrate retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's last game in Brisbane. AAP · Nov 27, 2024
Matildas ‘legend’ Clare Polkinghorne to bid farewell amid end of an era against Brazil Australia’s most capped footballer to play last international in hometown Brisbane after making debut in 2006 The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024
Matildas great Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane send-off Matildas great Clare Polkinghorne will soak up every minute of her final international game in Brisbane when Australia takes on Brazil. AAP · Nov 27, 2024
Matildas come full circle as old foes Brazil present familiar challenge Despite the team’s transformation over the past few years, they in some ways find themselves in a similar position to nearly two decades ago The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024
AAP · Nov 15, 2024 Matildas' World Cup hero Vine takes break from football The Matildas will be without winger Cortnee Vine indefinitely as she takes a break from football to take care of her mental health.
AAP · Oct 11, 2024 New era: Matildas interim coach wants Sam Kerr in camp Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is in talks with Sam Kerr regarding potentially coming into camp before games against Switzerland and Germany.
AAP · Oct 2, 2024 Veteran Polkinghorne retires from Matildas football Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne has called time on her 19-year international football career.
AAP · Jul 14, 2024 Foord sits out Matildas' pre-Games loss to Canada The Matildas fell to a 2-1 loss to reigning Olympic champions Canada in Spain in their final match before their Paris Games campaign.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2024 Mexico 0-2 Australia: international women’s football friendly – as it happened The Matildas test new tactics in victory over an attacking Mexico side in Texas as they look ahead to Paris
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024 Patience the key for Matildas in do-or-die Olympic qualifier with Uzbekistan Tony Gustavsson’s side are expecting frustration but there is confidence they possess the key to unlocking a resolute defence
AAP · Dec 2, 2023 Inexperienced Matildas thrashed 5-0 by Canada An inexperienced Matildas team have been thrashed 5-0 by Olympic champions Canada, but coach Tony Gustavsson has stood by his selection approach.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023 Sweden 2-0 Australia: Women’s World Cup third-place playoff player ratings The Matildas did not put in their best performance of the tournament as Sweden’s forwards shone at Brisbane Stadium
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023 Matildas sign off with defeat as Sweden secure third place at Women’s World Cup Fridolina Rolfö’s penalty and Kosovare Asllani’s second-half effort consigned the Matildas to a 2-0 loss in a bruising penultimate match of the tournament
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023 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
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023 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