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Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad

20/3/24 Above: Michelle Heyman (second left) celebrates after scoring against Uzbekistan last time out in Melbourne. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Twenty-three players have been named in the Australia squad for the upcoming international with Mexico which will take place Toyota Field, San Antonio, USA.  The Matildas will take on the recent Concacaf W GoldContinue reading “Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad”

Matildas qualify for Paris Olympics with dominant display

The Matildas have booked their ticket to Paris for the 2024 Olympic games after completely dismantling Uzbekistan at Marvel Stadium in a 10-0 win. Australia 10-0 Uzbekistan By Emma Burke 28/2/24 Above: Australia celebrate a goal in front of over 54,000 fans. Photo: Football Australia The first goal came seconds into the first half, afterContinue reading “Matildas qualify for Paris Olympics with dominant display”

The Matildas recent, current and potential success

Above: The Matildas celebrating after a 3-0 victory against Uzbekistan in the first-leg of the Olympic qualifiers. Photo: Matilda’s Instagram. By Freya Hiscott (29/02/24) A reflection on the Matilda’s World Cup and Olympic qualifier success as Paris 2024 is in sight. During July and August of last year the Matildas co-hosted the Women’s World CupContinue reading “The Matildas recent, current and potential success”

Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!”

by Ben Gilby (25/2/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking yesterday. Image: Football Australia. It was a moment in Australian football history that will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Seven minutes after stepping onto the field for her first Matildas cap in six years, Michelle Heyman put her country into the lead inContinue reading “Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!””

Hail Heyman the returning hero

Uzbekistan 0-3 Australia by Ben Gilby (24/2/24) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson makes a point to his team today. Photo: Football Australia. In a fairytale return to the international scene after six years away, Michelle Heyman took no more than 10 minutes to score the opening goal that set The Matildas on the wayContinue reading “Hail Heyman the returning hero”

Tony Gustavsson: “Patience and tempo is key”

by Ben Gilby (23/2/24) Above: Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson and defender Alanna Kennedy at today’s media conference ahead of the first leg of Australia’s Olympic Games qualifier with Uzbekistan. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of the first leg of the final round of Olympic qualifiers tomorrow, Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson underlined to the mediaContinue reading “Tony Gustavsson: “Patience and tempo is key””

“We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent

By Kieran Yap 22/2/24 After completing their training camp in Dubai, The Matildas are on the way to Tashkent to play Uzbekistan in the final stage of Olympic qualifying and Amy Sayer says that preparations have been going well. “It’s as normal,” she told the media of the buildup. “We’re not overcome by the occasion.”Continue reading ““We’re not overcome by the occasion”- Amy Sayer and Matildas head to Tashkent”

Inside the Matildas: Mackenzie Arnold and Kaitlyn Torpey look ahead to Uzbekistan challenge

by Ben Gilby (21/2/24). Above: Australia and West Ham United goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold: “I feel I belong now” Mackenzie Arnold has been part of the Matildas set-up for over a decade – but the West Ham United shot stopper revealed to the media todayContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Mackenzie Arnold and Kaitlyn Torpey look ahead to Uzbekistan challenge”