Soccer
Foord hat-trick puts Matildas back on track
Australia’s women have turned on a stunning second-half to earn a 5-0 win over Chile in Newcastle on Tuesday, firmly putting their recent woes behind them.
Soccer
Australia’s women have turned on a stunning second-half to earn a 5-0 win over Chile in Newcastle on Tuesday, firmly putting their recent woes behind them.
Manton St Tales
Memories of the mostly forgotten 2006 Women’s Asian Cup played largely in Adelaide demonstrate how far the women’s game has come in Australia, writes Paul Marcuccitti.
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Seventeen years to the day since Brazil beat Australia 2-1 at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the Matildas have returned the favour in Newcastle with a 3-2 win.
The Matildas have blitzed their way to Tournament of Nations glory by defeating Brazil 6-1 to claim the inaugural four-team competition in stunning style.
World-beating performances from the Matildas should no longer surprise.
Malcolm Turnbull has thrown his Government’s support behind Australia’s bid to host football’s 2023 Women’s World Cup, saying it would be a boon for women’s sport.
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