Brilliant Brand inspires Germany to comfortable win over Matildas

Germany 3-0 Australia by Ben Gilby (25/7/24) Above: Steph Catley looks to escape during tonight’s game in Marseille. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/Guardian. A hugely impressive Germany side, inspired by the outstanding Jule Brand put Australia to the sword in the opening Group B clash at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome tonight. It was a hard lesson for TheContinue reading “Brilliant Brand inspires Germany to comfortable win over Matildas”

Late Viens strike seals win for Canada over Matildas

Australia 1-2 Canada by Ben Gilby (13/7/24) Above: Sharn Freier (right, light blue shirt) celebrates her goal for Australia with Mary Fowler. Photo: Football Australia. A goal from Evelyn Viens with less than five minutes remaining ensured that Canada came from 1-0 down to defeat Australia in a ‘B’ international behind closed doors at theContinue reading “Late Viens strike seals win for Canada over Matildas”

Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup

by Ben Gilby (12/7/24) Above: Hayley Raso in training this week at the Matildas pre-Olympic camp in North Spain. Photo: Rachel Bach / Football Australia. Whilst Australia have evolved their style and added depth to their squad since last year’s World Cup, attacker Hayley Raso feels that experiencing high pressure and overcoming adversity in waysContinue reading “Matildas out to build on lessons learned from the World Cup”

Matildas build-up to Canada clash

Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross captured during training this week in Marbella. Photo: Rachel Bach / Football Australia. by Ben Gilby (11/7/24) Australia have continued their preparations for Sunday evening’s (local time) final pre-Olympic friendly with Canada in Marbella by bringing Winonah Heatley into the squad for the game after injuries have impacted Steph Catley and KaitlynContinue reading “Matildas build-up to Canada clash”