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Foord and Logarzo spark comeback as Matildas stun Brazil

Caitlin Foord and Chloe Logarzo's goals led the charge as the Matildas completed a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Brazil to reignite their FIFA Women's World Cup? campaign. Six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Marta, became the first player to score in five FIFA World C

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Milicic weighs up changes as Matildas prepare for Brazil

Ante Milicic has hinted at changes to his personnel and backed his Matildas to rise to the challenge of facing a formidable Brazilian outfit in their second match at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Matildas boss and vice-captain Steph Catley fronted the official pre-match

We believe 100% in what we're doing, says Kellond-Knight

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Kellond-Knight: 'We 100% believe in what we're trying to achieve'

Experienced midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight says the Matildas have "100% belief" in their World Cup mission as the team prepare to take on Brazil in Montpellier on Friday morning (AEST). The 28-year-old, who earned selection into the FIFA World Cup all star team at the 2011 an

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‘Keep believing in us’: Kennedy’s message to Matildas fans

Don't stop believing ? that's Alanna Kennedy's message to Matildas fans, as Australia prepare for Friday morning's crucial Group C clash with Brazil. Kennedy, 24, is confident the Matildas ? who opened their 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with a heartbreaking late defeat

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Match preview: Matildas v Brazil

The Matildas are travelling around 1,000km south from Valenciennes to Montpellier in search of their first points of FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019?. The opponents for Sam Kerr and company on Friday 14 June, 2am AEST, are a familiar foe: seven-time Copa América Femenina ch

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How to watch Matildas v Brazil at the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™

Sam Kerr and company face a crunch clash with Brazil as the Matildas seek to kick-start their 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup? campaign on Friday morning. The South Americans got off to a flying start with a 3-0 win against Jamaica on Monday and will be aiming to book their place

Roestbakken delighted at world cup call up

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Roestbakken: 'I couldn't believe it when I got the call'

Australia's newest Matilda has spoken of her delight at being called up to the squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019?. Ei...teen-year-old Canberra United player Karly Roestbakken was last week named as an injury replacement for Laura Alleway for the tournament, havin

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Why Brazil could be perfect opponents for the Matildas: De Vanna

Record goalscorer Lisa De Vanna insists history is on the Matildas' side as the players prepare to dig deep and launch their FIFA Women's World Cup campaign. De Vanna has notched an all-time best 47 goals for the Green and Gold, and as Australia aim to deliver a response to Su

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RELIVE: World Cup week one at Matildas camp

Join us on the live blog for all the build up and latest news at the FIFA Women's World Cup?. We'll have the inside line from Matildas camp and bring you the biggest news from around the tournament - including from our Group C opponents Italy, Brazil and Jamaica - as the 24 na

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Kerr: ‘We’ll stick together’

Captain Sam Kerr is convinced the Matildas have much more to offer following a 2-1 defeat in their FIFA Women's World Cup? Group C opener against Italy. The 25-year-old notched her first FIFA Women's World Cup goal to open the scoring in Valenciennes before a double from Barba

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Kerr opens FIFA Women’s World Cup™ account but Matildas fall 2-1 to Italy

Sam Kerr netted her first FIFA Women's World Cup? goal but Italy snatched a stoppage-time winner to beat the Matildas 2-1 in the Group C opener. Matildas captain Kerr slotted in the rebound after her 22nd-minute penalty was saved by Italian goalkeeper Laura Giuliani to give Au

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MATCH DAY LIVE BLOG: Matildas 1-2 Italy

Sam Kerr's first FIFA Women's World Cup? goal proved to be in vain as Italy snatched all three points at the Stade du Hainaut on Sunday. Relive all of the action as the Matildas fell to a 2-1 defat in Valenciennes in the live blog below OFFER: How Australian school kids can

Ante Milicic talks tactics with assistant coach Ivan Jolic

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'We're ready to go to the big dance': Matildas assistant coach Ivan Jolic

As the Matildas prepare to kick off their opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019? on Sunday evening (AEST), assistant coach Ivan Jolic says the team are "as prepared as they can be" for the tournament. More than 17,000 supporters are expected at Stade du Haina

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‘We’ve put in the work and we’re fully prepared’: Milicic says Matildas are ready to go against Italy

The hard work has been done, the preparation has been meticulous and the players are ready. That's the opinion of coach Ante Milicic as the Matildas get set to start their 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign against Italy in Valenciennes tonight (Sunday AEST). WATCH: Ante

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LIVE BLOG: Matildas train in Valenciennes as Italy clash looms

Join us on the live blog for all the build up to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. We'll have the inside line from Matildas camp and bring you the biggest news from around the tournament - including from our Group C opponents Italy, Brazil and Jamaica - as the 24 nations prepar