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‘It’s an advantage knowing their style of play’: Gielnik’s Norwegian intel to boost Matildas

Emily Gielnik hopes her intimate knowledge of the Norwegian league and some of their players will be an advantage for the Matildas in Sunday morning's (AEST) Round of 16 clash at the FIFA Women's World Cup. The Matildas attacker spent one season in Norway's Toppserien in 2017,

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How Kerr's Jamaica haul lifts us: Raso

Sam Kerr's awesome four against Jamaica on Wednesday morning (AEST) is a huge boost for Australia's confidence, says Hayley Raso.

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‘I'd pay to watch her’: Jamaica boss’ praise for Matildas' ‘best in the world’

Jamaican coach Hue Menzies might have anticipated what was coming when he labelled Matildas skipper Sam Kerr as 'the best player in the world' prior to Wednesday morning's (AEST) clash between the two nations at the FIFA Women's World Cup?. And the Jamaican coach's words prove

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How to watch Norway v Matildas at the FIFA Women's World Cup™

We are into the knockout phase of the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019?, and the Matildas will take on former world champions Norway in the Round of 16 on Sunday morning (AEST). Ante Milicic's side booked their place in the do-or-die game courtesy of Wednesday's (AEST) comp

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Norwegian roots, but no divided loyalties for Roestbakken clan

Karly Roestbakken would have called you crazy had you told her three weeks ago that she would be starting matches for the Matildas at the FIFA Women's World Cup? in France. But it is the teenager who has been left with her head spinning after making her first start for Austral

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Aivi Luik: A World Cup debut 25 years in the making

Persistence has finally paid off for Aivi Luik, after the long-time Matilda made her World Cup debut at the age of 34 in Wednesday morning's 4-1 win over Jamaica. The moment had been a long time coming for the Perth-born midfielder. Having been part of Australia's 2010 AFC

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Matildas book their spot in World Cup Round of 16

It's been a big week for the Matildas at the FIFA Women's World Cup, capped as Ante Milicic's side overcame Jamaica 4-1 on Wednesday morning to advance to the knockout phase of the tournament. We've been there every step of the way as the squad built up to the Jamaica clash, w

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‘Resilience and heart’: Plaudits flow for Matildas and Kerr after victory over Jamaica

The Matildas are into the last 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup and they did it in style with a 4-1 win over Jamaica on Wednesday morning (AEST). Led by captain Sam Kerr ? who scored all four goals ? the Matildas got the result that secured second spot in Group C and a clash w

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It's not all about me: Four-goal Kerr praises Matildas' team effort

Skipper Sam Kerr deflected the praise on to her Matildas teammates after her historic four-goal haul saw Australia cruise past Jamaica and into the FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16. Jamaica had no answers to Kerr's brilliance on Wednesday morning (AEST), with the striker sco

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Kerr-boom: Four goals from the skipper sees Matildas defeat Jamaica

Sam Kerr has put on an attacking masterclass, scoring four goals as the Matildas to a 4-1 win over Jamaica to book Australia's spot in the FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16. Kerr created history as she became the first Australian to score a hat-trick at a senior World Cup bef

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LIVE MATCH BLOG: Relive the Matildas' big win over Jamaica in Grenoble

Job done!

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Fowler in line for World Cup debut as Matildas brace for Jamaica challenge

Ante Milicic says teen sensation Mary Fowler could make her Matildas debut in Wednesday morning's (AEST) clash with Jamaica as Australia look to secure their spot in the FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16. The Matildas only need a draw in their final Group C clash at the Stade

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WATCH: Pre-Match Press Conference - Australia vs Jamaica

Ahead of the Matildas' final Group C clash against Jamaica at the FIFA Women's World Cup, coach Ante Milicic will speak to the media at the Stade Des Alpes in Grenoble. And you can stream the Matildas' pre-match press conference live from 4am AEST, Tuesday 18 June (8pm local t

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Gielnik eyes Jamaica start as Milicic keeps Matildas guessing

Emily Gielnik hopes she has done enough to remain in Ante Milicic's plans for Jamaica ? but has no idea what the Australia boss has up his sleeve for Wednesday morning's final Group C encounter. The 27-year-old winger made her World Cup debut and maiden appearance at a major t

The Matildas' starting XI against Brazil

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The Equation: What the Matildas need to do

With the final round of games to play, Italy are the only Group C side so far guaranteed a place in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019? Round of 16. The Italians join hosts France, Germany, England, Japan, Netherlands, Canada, Sweden and the USA in the first wave of qualif