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Matildas qualify for Tokyo after completing formalities

It was far from pretty but the crucial detail is the Matildas Olympic Games qualification is assured, with both men’s and...

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12th March 2020 7:03 AM

CAM PHA, VIETNAM - MARCH 11: Stephanie Catley of Australia and Tran Thi Hong Nhung of Vietnam compete for the ball during the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Play-Off 2nd Leg between Vietnam and Australian Matildas at Cam Pha Stadium on March 11, 2020 in Cam Pha, Vietnam. (Photo by Linh Pham/Getty Images)

Virus fears force Vietnam to ban fans for Matildas visit

The Matildas are on the verge of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics but they will have to play their game next week behind...

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07th March 2020 7:03 AM

The Matildas are on the verge of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics but they will have to play their game next week behind closed doors due to the coronavirus.

Matildas relief as super strike smoothes easier path

Fresh off a maiden international hat-trick, Emily van Egmond came to Australia’s rescue.

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14th Feb. 2020 6:02 AM

Matildas players celebrate Emily van Egmond’s equaliser against China. Picture: Getty Images

Matildas lock in home clashes against world champs USA

The Matildas have lined up three clashes against arch-rivals and world champions the USA, with two of the matches on home...

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13th Feb. 2020 7:02 AM

USA players celebrate winning the Women’s World Cup in France last year. Picture: Getty Images

Goals galore as Matildas day with destiny looms large

Thirteen goals in two games will mean nothing if the Matildas can’t grab at least one point against China on Thursday in...

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11th Feb. 2020 6:02 AM

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 10: Emily van Egmond of the Matildas celebrates scoring a goal during the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Qualifier match between Thailand and the Australian Matildas at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on February 10, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

How Matildas stars conquered personal demons

Two key contributors have opened up on how various setbacks have built a team that refuses to wilt.

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10th Feb. 2020 9:02 AM

No Kerr, no worries! Matildas in seven heaven

With Sam Kerr sitting on the bench for much of the match, the Matildas can be justifiably satisfied with the start to their...

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08th Feb. 2020 12:02 PM

The Matildas have put Taiwan to the sword as they strive for Olympic qualification.

Sam Kerr won’t risk injury in Olympics qualifiers

Sam Kerr has returned to full training but insists she won’t jeopardise her fitness or the Matildas’ performance in...

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05th Feb. 2020 1:02 AM

Matildas captain Sam Kerr press conference at the Intercontinental Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Matilda Alanna Kennedy’s field of dreams out west

When Alanna Kennedy began her football career she was the only girl in a boys team. Now she’s heading home for one of the...

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02nd Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

Matildas to benefit from latest Olympic qualifier changes

The coronavirus epidemic has forced the Matildas’ Olympic qualifiers to again be rescheduled but there is one potential...

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