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Utter devastation for Sam Kerr but rushing her back from injury is not the answer

Australia’s captain will continue to play a part at the Women’s World Cup and the Matildas have proved they can still win without her

The Guardian - AU

‘We’re a team of 23’: Matildas rally around Sam Kerr as injured star sits out training

Matildas striker and captain remains sidelined with calf injury and will miss Australia’s pool game against Nigeria on Thursday

The Guardian - AU

Australian women’s football: a century ago they fought for the right to play – and 10,000 people turned out to watch

After secret training sessions in a dimly lit gym, the Reds and the Blues set a crowd record that lasted 96 years

The Guardian - AU

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Avocado, coffee, fajitas: the food guru fuelling the Matildas’ dreams

In his fifth World Cup as national team chef, Vini Capovilla needs lots of tricks up his sleeve to nourish a Matildas side hungry for success

The Guardian - AU

5 teams that can beat the USWNT at the 2023 World Cup

It wasn't that long ago that England, Spain and Germany notched victories over the Americans.

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Can Australia win the Women’s World Cup without Sam Kerr?

Striker has ability to change a game in a moment – that X-factor was missing against Ireland so the Matildas must find it elsewhere

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Matildas’ ratings win; Sydney art dealer found dead; and why the reality of global heating escapes us

Two million Australians watched the Matildas in their opening match against Ireland in the Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU

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Early signs point to further Australia World Cup bids

FA chief executive James Johnson says Australia's eagerness for the Women's World Cup strengthens their hand if they are to bid for further FIFA events.

AAP

Channel Seven commentator under fire for comments on Matilda Katrina Gorry being a mother

‘Certainly motherhood has not blunted her competitive instincts’ David Basheer said during Matildas’ Women’s World Cup match against Ireland

The Guardian - AU

Medical expert offers hope for injured Kerr, Matildas

Sam Kerr walking freely while struggling with a calf injury should be taken as a positive sign for the Matildas, says Professor Anthony Blazevich.

AAP

Poker faces and competitive advantage: how the Sam Kerr injury drama unfolded

The striker’s calf muscle has been thrust into the spotlight and prompted a debate about how the revelation was handled by the Matildas camp

The Guardian - AU

Channel 7 Has Been Slammed By FIFA Fans After A Commentator Made A Disgustingly Sexist Comment

"Take this fucking dinosaur of a commentator off the air."

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Fans Are Dragging FIFA For Dropping The Ball With This Disappointing World Cup Commentary Team

"There are more Simons than women on this list."

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Victorian Liberals call for parliamentary inquiry into cancellation of Commonwealth Games – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Matildas find a way without Kerr; warning over cuts to long-haul flights; Trump faces legal deadline

Australia and New Zealand notch up victories to open the Women’s World Cup, airlines could ditch flights to Australia over emissions targets, and Trump faces a midnight grand jury deadline

AAP

Matildas ready to tackle time without Sam Kerr: Catley

The Matildas will be without inspirational captain and striker Sam Kerr for at least another game but stand-in Steph Catley says she can still be influential.

The Guardian - AU

Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings

Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland

AAP

Life without Kerr? Matildas get off to a nervy start

Sam Kerr's injury-enforced absence has cast a shadow over the Matildas' World Cup hopes after a spluttering 1-0 win over Ireland in their opening match.

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Australia open Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland

Despite missing star striker Sam Kerr, a second-half penalty from Steph Catley was enough to give the co-hosts the win.

The Guardian - AU

Catley holds nerve as Australia start Women’s World Cup by beating Ireland

Australia battled to a 1-0 victory on opening night in front of a record crowd in Sydney after losing captain Sam Kerr to injury just before kick-off

Newcastle Herald

Novocastrians pull out the green and gold to support Matildas in round one of the World Cup

'Hopefully they [Matildas] can feel the energy from here.'

The Independent UK

Australia captain Sam Kerr out of Women’s World Cup opener and Nigeria clash

The Chelsea striker has sustained a calf injury.

The Guardian - AU

Australia 1-0 Republic of Ireland: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group B – as it happened

The Matildas won their opening match against Ireland in front of a huge crowd in Sydney thanks to Steph Catley’s penalty

AAP

'You'll do us proud': Devoted fans send off Matildas

Australia is turning green and gold for the Matildas with 80,000 fans expected to turn up to their first World Cup match against Ireland.

The Guardian - AU

Matildas captain Sam Kerr out of World Cup opening matches with calf injury

The Australian star will miss at least first two matches of tournament after picking up calf injury at training on Wednesday

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