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Australian community celebrates Matildas historic fourth place finish

After the Matildas went down fighting against the United States in the Bronze Medal Match, supporters from all corners of the globe celebrated their historic best-ever Olympic placing. Goals from captain Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord and Emily Gielnik were not enough for the Aussies

Sam Kerr #2 of Team Australia celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Women's First Round Group G match between Australia and New Zealand during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium on July 21, 2021 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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Sam Kerr: Matildas' greatest ever goal-scorer

Matildas' captain Sam Kerr made for an even more memorable Olympic campaign, becoming the highest Australian women's international goal-scorer.... We reflect on some of the memorable moments and goals from our nation's greatest ever woman goal-scorer. The forward's fir

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Tony Gustavsson: “You can win different things. You can win trophies, and you can win the hearts of people."

After just missing out on a Tokyo 2020 podium position last night, Matildas' coach Tony Gustavsson and defender, Steph Catley spoke to media about using the bronze medal loss to fuel future success, along with the exciting journey ahead for women's football in Australia.

Australia's players gather in a huddle after their loss during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women's semi-final football match between Australia and Sweden at Yokohama International Stadium in Yokohama on August 2, 2021. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

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Matildas make history with a fourth place finish

The Matildas have gone down fighting against the United States as they were defeated 4 ? 3 in the Bronze Medal Match at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium. Goals from Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord and Emily Gienlik were not enough for the Aussies to overcome the defending world champions in an

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Matildas reach best-ever Olympic placing and the best is yet to come

It may have been heartbreak for the Matildas as they went down fighting in a 3-4 battle for bronze against the US, but there is much to be celebrated as Australia welcomes a new era in women's football. ... Olympic history was made and records were broken both on and off t

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Tony Gustavsson: "We're heading somewhere to leave this game better than when we arrived"

The Matildas quest for history won't just have immediate impacts. While the team will record their best ever result at an Olympics and still have a 50% chance of earning Australia its first-ever Olympic football medal, the benefits from this run and this tournament are set to

Australia's players including defender Steph Catley (R) and midfielder Emily van Egmond (2nd R) dash toward the pitch to start the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women's group G first round football match between USA and Australia at the Ibaraki Kashima Stadium in Kashima city, Ibaraki prefecture on July 27, 2021. (Photo by SHINJI AKAGI / AFP) (Photo by SHINJI AKAGI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Matildas v United States Preview: Bronze Medal Match

History awaits the Matildas as they take on the United States of American in the bronze medal match at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium. For Australia, they will be chasing football's first medal ? men's or women's ? at an Olympic Games. The last time an Australian football team was

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Raso thrilled to play for her country in Tokyo: "I just love representing Australia "

An incredible milestone in Hayley Raso's career arrived as she was selected to represent the Australian Olympic Women's Football team at Tokyo 2020. It has been a long-awaited call-up for the Matildas regular, who has featured in her first Olympics after starring for Everton i

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Three things about our Tokyo Olympics opponent: United States (bronze medal match)

Australia will play their last match of a memorable Tokyo Olympics campaign against the United States, with a first-ever Olympic medal up for grabs. Let's analyse our upcoming opponents. ... A side desperate for redempt... The women's final is traditionally played

Players of Team Australia line up during the match between Australia and Sweden on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on August 02, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)

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Tony Gustavsson: "If we play our A-game, we know we're going to go home with a medal."

Today is the day, where the Matildas have the chance to bring home Australia's very first Olympic football medal. Matildas' head coach, Tony Gustavsson spoke to Tokyo 2020 media about the battle for bronze match up against the US and what fans can expect. Gustavsson was ask

Emily Van Egmond #10, Mary Fowler #11, Ellie Carpenter #12 and Tameka Yallop #13 of Team Australia line up prior the Women's Football Group G match between United States and Australia on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kashima Stadium on July 27, 2021 in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

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Ellie Carpenter's call to Australia: "Continue the support!"

She won't be on the park when the Matildas battle the US for bronze, but Ellie Carpenter has thanked Australia for their support of the Matildas during Tokyo 2020! Ahead of Thursday evening's bronze medal match against the USA, Carpenter told Sunrise that the team's focus is

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Aivi Luik on her selection for Tokyo 2020: "It’s been a lifelong dream"

Ahead of making her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, Aivi Luik gave us an insight into what it means for her to represent her country on the biggest sporting stage of them all. For Luik, this will be her first Olympic Games despite being the oldest member of the squad at 36. Th

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Ellie Carpenter reaches 50 game milestone

You'll have seen her flying down the wing.

Australia's defender Clare Polkinghorne (R) dribbles the ball in front of USA's forward Christen Press (L) during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women's group G first round football match between USA and Australia at the Ibaraki Kashima Stadium in Kashima city, Ibaraki prefecture on July 27, 2021. (Photo by SHINJI AKAGI / AFP) (Photo by SHINJI AKAGI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Tokyo 2020 Ultimate Guide: Australia v USA (bronze medal match)

The Tokyo Olympics has seen the Matildas make history in more ways than one, from progressing to the medal rounds for the first time ever, to drawing record-breaking audiences of over two million people - but they're not done yet. On Thursday, the Matildas will face fierce riv

Kyah Simon #17 of Team Australia battles for possession with Anna Green #3 of Team New Zealand during the Women's First Round Group G match between Australia and New Zealand during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium on July 21, 2021 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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More to come from Kyah Simon as she reaches 100 caps

Kyah Simon is a game-changer, history-maker, and the latest Matilda to bring up 100 appearances.... Joining the likes of Cheryl Salisbury, Lisa De Vanna, Heather Garriock, Joey Peters, and Anissa Tann, Simon is Australia's ninth centurion and is the first Indigenous footbal