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Westfield Matildas celebrate van Egmond's late goal

‘We kept on believing’: Milicic lauds Westfield Matildas spirit after van Egmond’s late heroics

Ante Milicic hailed the never-say-die attitude of his Westfield Matildas and the influence of Emily van Egmond after their priceless 1-1 draw with China PR on Thursday night. Australia were staring down the barrel of a 1-0 defeat when the visitors took the lead just four minut

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Westfield Matildas Newcastle-bound on road to Tokyo

Football Federation Australia (FFA) tonight confirmed that Australia will play Vietnam in Newcastle in the home leg of their Tokyo 2020 Women's Olympic Football Tournament Play-Off in March. After a tense, goalless first half, it was an 86th Minute strike by Tang Jiali that g

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Westfield Matildas to face world champions USA – home and away

Australian football fans will have the opportunity to see the Westfield Matildas take on the best women's team in the world after Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced home and away matches against the United States of America (USA) to be played over the next two ye

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Logarzo says Westfield Matildas must maintain Olympic standard against China PR

There are no gold medals at stake in Thursday night's clash with China PR but Ante Milicic is urging the Westfield Matildas to prepare and play at an Olympic standard, revealed Chloe Logarzo. The Westfield Matildas host world No.

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How to watch Westfield Matildas v China PR

The Westfield Matildas will learn their opponents for the Tokyo 2020 play-offs on Thursday night following the final Group B clash against China PR in Parramatta. The Australians secured their spot in the next round after winning against Chinese Taipei (6-0) and Thailand (7-0

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Gallery: Green and Gold faithful celebrate Westfield Matildas' victory

Seeing the Westfield Matildas score six is a highlight for anybody but when the Green and Gold spend time with their fans after the final whistle, that is a treat in itself. We bring you the best images of the Westfield Matildas faithful from before the kick-off at Campbelltow

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What they said: Australian stars give their verdict on win over Thailand

The Westfield Matildas continued their free-scoring ways on Monday night as they defeated Thailand 6-0 to ensure their spot in the final round of Women's Olympic Football Qualifying. ... Midfielder Emily van Egmond scored her first-ever international hat-trick, while Kyah Simon gr

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Stats breakdown: van Egmond’s maiden international hat-trick leads the charge

Hat-trick hero Emily van Egmond racked up big numbers across the park in the Westfield Matildas six goal win over Thailand, earning plenty of plaudits as the Player of the Match. The dynamic Melbourne City star led the scoring returns in the impressive win for Ante Milicic's s

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'Such a special moment' - social media reaction as Westfield Matildas set up China PR showdown

The Westfield Matildas produced back-to-back convincing wins at Campbelltown Stadium and the the 6-0 rout of Thailand on Monday was a night of special moments, emotional embraces and first-time experiences. Some 72 hours after the crushing 7-0 triumph against Chinese Taipei, t

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Gallery: Westfield Matildas hit Thailand for six

Check out best action shots from Campbelltown Stadium as the Westfield Matildas put six past Thailand to surge to the top of their 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying group. Emily van Egmond struck her first international hat-trick, netting twice minutes before the half-time w

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Milicic pleased with Westfield Matildas new paths to goal

Westfield Matildas coach Ante Milicic believes his side is increasing their multi-faceted attacking threat following their dominant 6-0 win over Thailand on Monday night. Milicic's side were unrelenting in the win over the 39th ranked Thai team at Cambelltown Stadium, racking

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Simon praises Westfield Matildas character in win over Thailand

Kyah Simon has lauded the Westfield Matildas patient resolve after overcoming early Thai resistance to ultimately steamroll their opponents by six goals on Monday night. Simon struck twice for Ante Milicic's side in the comprehensive win to complement a hat-trick from Emily va

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van Egmond hat-trick guides dominant Westfield Matildas to win over Thailand

A maiden Westfield Matildas hat-trick for Emily van Egmond has taken Australia another step closer to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games following a commanding 6-0 win over Thailand. Van Egmond struck twice in the first half to get the ball rolling at Campbelltown Stadium, before se

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Stats breakdown: Foord adds lethal touch as midfield produces the goods

Caitlin Foord was deservedly awarded Player of the Match honours following the Westfield Matildas' magnificent seven against Chinese Taipei and the service she received helped set her up for success. Foord delivered a first-half hat-trick in the 7-0 wipeout win to open Austral

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What they said: Matildas reflect on thumping win over Chinese Taipei

The Matildas made a sensational start to the Women's Olympic Football Qualifying Tournament with a comfortable 7-0 win over Chinese Taipei on Friday night. Attacker Caitlin Foord stole the show with a first-half hat-trick while further goals from Steph Catley, Hayley Raso, Sam