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In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper

by Ben Carey (26/8/23) Above: Mackenzie Arnold roars in celebration after the win against Ireland. Photo: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold’s performance in the Matildas’ quarterfinal match against France rightfully earned her the Player of the Match award. Her crucial saves kept Australia in the game against a fierce opposition. But Arnold is just one ofContinue reading “In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper”

World Cup Preview: Jamaica

by Rachel Cohen (8/7/23) Above: Heading for their second World Cup in a row – Jamaica. Photo: JFF. Known as the Reggae Girlz, this is Jamaica’s second World Cup qualification in a row. They have few expectations but have sufficient quality to hope they might pull off a surprise. More trivially, off the pitch, forContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Jamaica”

Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup

by Rebecca Hall (30/6/23) Above: The USA lift the World Cup in 2019. Despite this year’s tournament being bigger than ever and with more exposure, too many of the competing nations are having to fight for equality and fairness. Photo: PDA Football. With less than a month to go until the start of the Women’sContinue reading “Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup”

Australia v Jamaica Photo Gallery

Kris Goman‘s EXCLUSIVE photos from today’s Cup of Nations match between Australia and Jamaica in Newcastle, New South Wales, including the trophy presentations post-match for the Matildas as tournament winners, and Mackenzie Arnold as player of the tournament (22/2/23). Above: The Matildas lift the Cup of Nations after winning all three matches, scoring 10 goalsContinue reading “Australia v Jamaica Photo Gallery”

Australia v Jamaica post-match coverage

Ben Gilby reports on the post-match media conference that followed the Matildas’ 3-0 win over Jamaica today to win the Cup of Nations as both head coaches, Tony Gustavsson and Lorne Donaldson spoke to the press along with Player of the Tournament Mackenzie Arnold (22/2/23). Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson was delighted that his teamContinue reading “Australia v Jamaica post-match coverage”

Gustavsson: If we stay true to our DNA we can succeed

by Ben Gilby (21/2/23) Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson speaking earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson told the media today that he wants his team to experience lifting a trophy tomorrow, and that if they can stay true to their DNA, it is something that will stand them in good steadContinue reading “Gustavsson: If we stay true to our DNA we can succeed”