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A-Leagues eye government funding to capitalise on WWC
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) is pushing for government funding of more than $12 million to help the A-League Women capitalise on the Matildas’ magical Women’s World Cup run. The …
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Matildas beat France on penalties, into World Cup semis
The magnificent Matildas have made Australian sporting history, reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time after edging out France 7-6 on penalties in a gripping …
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Matildas’ belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia
The Matildas have always believed they can win this Women’s World Cup. Now the rest of Australia is daring to dream too. Live sites for Saturday’s quarter-final against France are …
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France friendly perfect prep for Matildas’ Cup clash
The Matildas have the perfect game tape to watch on repeat ahead of their Women’s World Cup quarter-final against France: their own. Australia beat Les Bleues 1-0, courtesy of a …
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Matildas beat Denmark to reach Women’s World Cup QF
Coach Tony Gustavsson has hailed the Matildas’ maturity after they charged into the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals with an imperious 2-0 win over Denmark. Caitlin Foord’s goal in the 29th …
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In-form Raso says ‘maturity’ can help down Danes in WWC
Things could not be going much better for Hayley Raso. The winger has just scored her first two Women’s World Cup goals, the Matildas are into the round of 16 …
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Melbourne urged to ramp up the noise for Matildas
Sam Kerr is happy for a parochial Melbourne crowd to do almost whatever it takes to give the Matildas a leg-up in their do-or-die Women’s World Cup clash. But Australia’s …
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Matildas hope for Kerr miracle in do-or-die Canada game
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson hopes Sam Kerr can return from injury for their clash against Canada to inspire the victory required to keep Australia’s Women’s World Cup alive. Australia must …
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Matildas ready to tackle time without Sam Kerr: Catley
Stand-in skipper Steph Catley insists the Matildas can rally without injured captain Sam Kerr for as long as required as the star striker plays a role from the sidelines. Kerr was a …
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Postecoglou urges Matildas to seize WWC opportunity
Tottenham manager and former Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has urged the Matildas to seize their “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” of a Women’s World Cup and “create history” on home soil. Postecoglou famously …