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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.

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Defender Prior looks like a key find for the Matildas

Centre-back Tash Prior impressed in her first start for the Matildas against Taiwan, capping her incredible fightback from a once career-threatening concussion.

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Second-string Matildas claim unconvincing Taiwan win

A second-string Matildas outfit have beaten Taiwan 3-1, with three players scoring their maiden international goals.

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Matildas preparing for different test against Taiwan

The Matildas will expect Taiwan to sit deep and be hard to break down in the first of their two international friendlies.

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Matildas haven't planned for the future well: Sermanni

A-League Women stars and fringe Matildas are set to feature more prominently in Australia's two friendlies against Taiwan.

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Micah keeps heat on Arnold in Matildas goalie battle

A class display by Teagan Micah for the Matildas against Brazil was a warning shot to Mackenzie Arnold that the goalkeeping position is still hotly contested.

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Matildas get glimpse of what is possible with Brazil’s depth of emerging talent

The South Americans are ahead in their own period of rejuvenation and the past week can be used as a marker for Australia’s long-term journey

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Matildas in Catch-22 coach quandary ahead of Asian Cup

Doubt remains over when the next Matildas coach will be appointed as Hayley Raso says adapting to the next mentor's ideas will be key to tournament success.

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Matildas lose to Brazil after Catley pre-game drama

Brazil had too much attacking potency in a 2-1 win over the Matildas despite brilliant goalkeeping by Teagan Micah.

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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

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Matildas fuelled for Brazil by Foord excellence drive

Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be key crucial against Brazil.

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Matildas won't be bullied again by Brazil: Sermanni

Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni has warned Brazil his side won't be ridden roughshod over again on Sunday, while identifying key areas for improvement.

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Heatley, Freier give Matildas glimpse at bright future

Queenslanders have been bountiful in recent Matildas squads and young guns Winonah Heatley and Sharn Freier are two more to add to the list.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies

Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from international friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei, citing mental and physical fatigue.

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Matildas lock in bumper US, Japan, Colombia games

The Matildas have received an invitation to the next SheBelieves Cup where they will play the USA, Japan and Colombia.

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Matildas winger Cortnee Vine takes mental health break from football

Speedy winger will prioritise her mental health and take a break from football after an ‘overwhelming’ rise to prominence over the past few years

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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.

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Sam Kerr still a way off return to action, says Matildas coach Tom Sermanni

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni says Sam Kerr is unlikely to return to action this year after he named an expanded Australian squad for four home friendlies

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'World-class' Matilda hailed for one of the great goals

Kyra Cooney-Cross was the toast of the Matildas after a wondrous goal in the win over Germany that coach Tom Sermanni felt showed why she's world-class.

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Cooney-Cross dream goal helps Matildas to beat Germany

The Matildas have earned a remarkable 2-1 friendly win over Germany in Duisburg with maiden international goals from Kyra Cooney-Cross and Clare Hunt.

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