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Early exit brings tough questions

Early exit brings tough questions

Ante Milicic and Sam Kerr's team - labelled as the Matildas' golden generation - failed to live up to expectations in France. 23 Jun 2019
WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Norway

WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Norway

The Matildas fell to Norway in a penalty shootout in the Round of 16. Rachel Bach (@bythewhiteline) was there to capture the action. 23 Jun 2019
Stunned Milicic: I take responsibility

Stunned Milicic: I take responsibility

Australia coach Ante Milicic says he's distraught at not being able to help the Matildas realise their dream of lifting the World Cup. 23 Jun 2019
Major flashpoints from the Matildas loss

Major flashpoints from the Matildas loss

Australia's World Cup loss to Norway was full of contentious refereeing decisions and missed opportunities. 23 Jun 2019
Matildas crash out in penalty horrorshow

Matildas crash out in penalty horrorshow

The Matildas are out of the World Cup after losing a penalty shootout 4-1 to Norway, their worst result at the tournament in 16 years. 23 Jun 2019
Watch! Norway shatter Matildas hearts

Watch! Norway shatter Matildas hearts

Australia started strongly but fell foul of the ref and VAR with calls going against them yet managed to hold Norway to 1-1 despite going down to 10...but were undone in the penalty shoot out. Check out the highlights now. 23 Jun 2019
In pics: Australia fall to Norway

In pics: Australia fall to Norway

It was a heartbreaking end to the Matildas' World Cup campaign, going out on penalties to Norway after both sides were inseparable at 1-1 after 120 minutes and a red card for Alanna Kennedy. Check out the pics here. 23 Jun 2019
Norway back for Matildas

Norway back for Matildas

Tameka Yallop was one of a clutch of Matildas at their first World Cup in 2011 when Australia denied Norway a place in the knockout rounds. 22 Jun 2019
Norway see Matildas as shaky in defence

Norway see Matildas as shaky in defence

Norway, the world No.12 side, have a plan to neutralise Matildas striker Sam Kerr and get themselves on the scoreboard in their World Cup clash. 22 Jun 2019
Gung-ho Matildas ready for Norway clash

Gung-ho Matildas ready for Norway clash

Ante Milicic says the Matildas won't be cowed out of their attacking game plan in their Round of 16 elimination clash with Norway at the Women's World Cup. 22 Jun 2019
The Norwegian in the Matildas' midst...

The Norwegian in the Matildas' midst...

Rookie Matilda fullback Karly Roestbakken's father might be Norwegian – but there is no doubt where his loyalties will lie on Sunday morning. 21 Jun 2019
Matildas v Norway guide

Matildas v Norway guide

A look at the Matildas' round of 16 match with world No.12s Norway, known as the 'Grasshoppers'. 21 Jun 2019
‘People didn’t give a sh** about women’s sport’: How Lisa De Vanna became the most important figure in Australian football

‘People didn’t give a sh** about women’s sport’: How Lisa De Vanna became the most important figure in Australian football

"I love serial killers," Lisa De Vanna nonchalantly tells Optus Sport, grinning through oversized sunglasses as she leans back against a wooden jetty near her Spearwood home. 21 Jun 2019
Ecstasy or despair - Matildas on the brink

Ecstasy or despair - Matildas on the brink

A Matildas victory over Norway will see Australia make the World Cup quarter-finals for the fourth-straight tournament, and defeat isn't worth contemplating. 21 Jun 2019
Matildas' inside track on Norway

Matildas' inside track on Norway

More than half of the Matildas have experience playing in Scandinavia, with eight spending time in Norway - the side's next opposition at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2019
'Gut-wrenching' - Daniel Arzani on his ACL comeback

'Gut-wrenching' - Daniel Arzani on his ACL comeback

Socceroos flier Daniel Arzani has admitted the last 12 months have been a "gut-wrenching" rollercoaster as he nears the end of his comeback from his ACL heartbreak. 20 Jun 2019

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