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Matildas bring difficult year to an end with uplifting win and sense of revival

A 6-0 thumping of Taiwan brought some life back to a dressing room that has felt funereal at times since the Olympics

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Revitalised Matildas eye 2025 amid coach uncertainty

Interim coach Tom Sermanni is unsure whether he will still be in charge come the Matildas' next games in February - but he feels they've come back to life.

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Matildas outclass Taiwan in thumping win to send off Clare Polkinghorne in style

Australia beat Taiwan 6-0 as retiring great signs off with victory in her 169th and final international in Geelong

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Matildas hit Taiwan for six in Polkinghorne farewell

Tameka Yallop has starred as the Matildas sent off Clare Polkinghorne with a 6-0 thumping victory over Taiwan in potentially Tom Sermanni's last game.

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Matildas coach wants aggressive, high-tempo end to 2024

The Matildas will finish their year against Taiwan in Geelong, and interim coach Tom Sermanni plans to again bring a high-tempo, aggressive approach.

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Matildas call-ups reinvigorating A-League Women stars

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has shown faith in A-League Women players and Melbourne Victory boss Jeff Hopkins hopes it will continue.

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Polkinghorne to start in final Matildas game in Geelong

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has confirmed Clare Polkinghorne will start against Taiwan in Geelong for her final ever appearance.

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ALW clubs should take a chance on Taiwan players: coach

After a plucky Taiwan gave the Matildas some headaches in their international friendly, coach Chan Hiu Ming hopes A-League Women clubs will look at his players.

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Defender Prior looks like a key find for the Matildas

Centre-back Tash Prior impressed in her first start for the Matildas against Taiwan, capping her incredible fightback from a once career-threatening concussion.

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Young Matildas take their opportunities to shake off a scare against Taiwan

Australia beat Taiwan 3-1 as Natasha Prior, Sharn Freier and Bryleeh Henry each score their first international goals at AAMI Park

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Second-string Matildas claim unconvincing Taiwan win

A second-string Matildas outfit have beaten Taiwan 3-1, with three players scoring their maiden international goals.

AAP

Matildas preparing for different test against Taiwan

The Matildas will expect Taiwan to sit deep and be hard to break down in the first of their two international friendlies.

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World Cup heartbreak driving Matildas' Gielnik

Matildas striker Emily Gielnik missed out on the Women's World Cup and Paris Olympics through injury and is ready to make up for lost time.

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Matildas haven't planned for the future well: Sermanni

A-League Women stars and fringe Matildas are set to feature more prominently in Australia's two friendlies against Taiwan.

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Micah keeps heat on Arnold in Matildas goalie battle

A class display by Teagan Micah for the Matildas against Brazil was a warning shot to Mackenzie Arnold that the goalkeeping position is still hotly contested.

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Matildas get glimpse of what is possible with Brazil’s depth of emerging talent

The South Americans are ahead in their own period of rejuvenation and the past week can be used as a marker for Australia’s long-term journey

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Matildas in Catch-22 coach quandary ahead of Asian Cup

Doubt remains over when the next Matildas coach will be appointed as Hayley Raso says adapting to the next mentor's ideas will be key to tournament success.

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Matildas lose to Brazil after Catley pre-game drama

Brazil had too much attacking potency in a 2-1 win over the Matildas despite brilliant goalkeeping by Teagan Micah.

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Australia 1-2 Brazil: international women’s football friendly – as it happened

A brave Matildas outfit lost the second of their matches against Brazil after the Seleção scored two goals in 11 minutes to triumph 2-1 and sweep the series

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Matildas fuelled for Brazil by Foord excellence drive

Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be key crucial against Brazil.

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Matildas won't be bullied again by Brazil: Sermanni

Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni has warned Brazil his side won't be ridden roughshod over again on Sunday, while identifying key areas for improvement.

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Mariners eye three points as Canberra go without Heyman

Canberra star Michelle Heyman will stay in the Matildas camp and miss United's clash with Central Coast, with the Mariners out to extend their unbeaten streak.

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Heatley, Freier give Matildas glimpse at bright future

Queenslanders have been bountiful in recent Matildas squads and young guns Winonah Heatley and Sharn Freier are two more to add to the list.

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Matildas vow not to be pushed around after Brazil loss

The Matildas were frustrated and physically pushed around by Brazil in their 3-1 loss, and they don't want that to happen again.

The Guardian - AU

Matildas pay price for sluggish start as Brazil spoil Clare Polkinghorne’s party

Australia fail to send off stalwart in style despite Foord goal as Gutierres scores brace and Gio adds third in Brazil’s 3-1 victory

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