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Changes abound for Matildas

Changes abound for Matildas

Ante Milicic has suggested there will be plenty of changes to the starting XI for the game against Brazil. 13 Jun 2019
Polkinghorne unlikely as Milicic to keep Brazil guessing

Polkinghorne unlikely as Milicic to keep Brazil guessing

Getting the Matildas' forward line working once more is a key concern of Ante Milicic in their World Cup battle with Brazil tonight. 13 Jun 2019
No backing down for Milicic's Matildas

No backing down for Milicic's Matildas

The stakes have been raised at the Women's World Cup and Matildas coach Ante Milicic is confident his side will rise to the challenge. 12 Jun 2019
More Matildas under injury cloud for Brazil

More Matildas under injury cloud for Brazil

Matildas coach Ante Milicic has attributed Clare Polkinghorne's hamstring tightness to "crazy" new offside interpretations at the World Cup. 12 Jun 2019
FFA try to silence 'Stajcic factor' questions

FFA try to silence 'Stajcic factor' questions

Football Federation Australia tried to shut down questions on the impact of Alen Stajcic's removal and its possible role in the shock defeat for the Matildas against Italy last night. 10 Jun 2019
Milicic sticking with Matildas gameplan

Milicic sticking with Matildas gameplan

The Matildas' 2-1 loss to Italy has disappointed observers but Ante Milicic and Caitlin Foord insist a turnaround is coming at the Women's World Cup. 10 Jun 2019
Watch! Matildas great rips into Oz tactics

Watch! Matildas great rips into Oz tactics

Matildas legend Heather Garriock unloaded on Matildas coach Ante Milicic after Australia lost 2-1 when Italy snatched a last gasp winner in their World Cup opener last night. 10 Jun 2019
Ante: I don't think we deserved that

Ante: I don't think we deserved that

Sam Kerr's goal for Australia wasn't enough for the Matildas in their World Cup opener as Italy beat them 2-1 to put them into a tough match with Brazil. 10 Jun 2019
Italy claim fake Oz fear factor

Italy claim fake Oz fear factor

A lost-in-translation moment has provided the Matildas' first-up World Cup opponents Italy with an unintended dash of confidence. 9 Jun 2019
Fowler on ice for Italy clash

Fowler on ice for Italy clash

The Matildas midfield looms as Ante Milicic's biggest selection headache ahead of the World Cup opener with Italy on Sunday. 8 Jun 2019
Matildas lifted by Fowler scans

Matildas lifted by Fowler scans

The Matildas have been encouraged by scan results on Mary Fowler after the wonder-teen suffered a hamstring injury in training ahead of the World Cup. 7 Jun 2019
Matildas spirit forged in North Korea

Matildas spirit forged in North Korea

Rough-house tactics, appalling refereeing and getting stuck in elevators on tours to Pyongyang; Matildas legends recall their tours of North Korea. 7 Jun 2019
Matildas clock off ahead of World Cup slog

Matildas clock off ahead of World Cup slog

The Matildas are enjoying a last taste of freedom before knuckling down for the World Cup campaign. 4 Jun 2019
Matildas on defence after Dutch disaster

Matildas on defence after Dutch disaster

The Matildas concede they're in a race against time to waterproof a leaky defence, but they're up for the challenge ahead of  their World Cup campaign starting on Sunday against Italy. 3 Jun 2019
Sam Kerr laments Matildas wake-up call

Sam Kerr laments Matildas wake-up call

Matildas coach Ante Milicic says he won't be changing his World Cup plans or preparation despite a 3-0 thrashing by the Netherlands on Sunday. 2 Jun 2019
What we learned from the Matildas loss

What we learned from the Matildas loss

Ante Milicic's side was roundly beaten by the Netherlands in their final hitout before the World Cup, falling 3-0 to the Dutch in Eindhoven. 2 Jun 2019