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Unchanged Matildas set for Golden playoff

Unchanged Matildas set for Golden playoff

The Matildas will take an unchanged squad into their home-and-away Olympic qualification playoff next month against Vietnam. 19 Feb 2020
Patience pays off for City's Simon

Patience pays off for City's Simon

Matildas and Melbourne City forward Kyah Simon has reaped the rewards of a patient approach to her injury rehabilitation. 18 Feb 2020
Matildas seek to crack 'park the bus' code

Matildas seek to crack 'park the bus' code

Captain Sam Kerr admits the Matildas haven't quite cracked the code on teams who "park the bus" after China ground out a 1-1 draw in their epic Olympic qualifier in Sydney. 14 Feb 2020
Lessons to learn but 'I can't fault the effort from my girls'

Lessons to learn but 'I can't fault the effort from my girls'

Matildas star Emily van Egmond's added-time equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw with China as Australia avoided a treacherous Olympic playoff date with South Korea. 14 Feb 2020
Matildas salvage draw in Olympic qualifier

Matildas salvage draw in Olympic qualifier

The Matildas have salvaged a 1-1 draw with China in their Olympic qualifier in Sydney, courtesy of an injury-time thunderbolt from Emily van Egmond. 13 Feb 2020
Matildas Player Ratings vs China

Matildas Player Ratings vs China

The Matildas have Emily Van Egmond to thank as they salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to China and topping Group B. They will now face Vietnam in a two-legged affair in March to earn a spot at Tokyo 2020. 13 Feb 2020
'Hopefully this goes in': Watch the Matildas' incredible last minute equaliser

'Hopefully this goes in': Watch the Matildas' incredible last minute equaliser

Emily van Egmond was her usual calm and collected self after scoring a dramatic last minute equaliser to ensure the Matildas drew 1-1 with China. 13 Feb 2020
China block easier Tokyo road for Matildas

China block easier Tokyo road for Matildas

Unbeaten China are aiming to throw a spanner in the works for the Matildas' Tokyo Olympics hopes with an upset win in their final group qualifier in Sydney. 12 Feb 2020
Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Australia enhanced its joint bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup by stepping in to host the Olympic qualifiers at short notice, FFA boss James Johnson says. 11 Feb 2020
Ruthless Matildas aim to keep the heat on Thailand

Ruthless Matildas aim to keep the heat on Thailand

Australia can clinch a top-two finish in their Olympic qualifying pool with a win over Thailand in their second group match on Monday. 9 Feb 2020
Ultimate Sideline Gallery: Matildas vs Chinese Taipei

Ultimate Sideline Gallery: Matildas vs Chinese Taipei

Matildas too strong for the Chinese Taipei! With a 7-0 scoreline, a great start by our Matildas. 9 Feb 2020
Matildas' Foord ready to shoot for Gunners

Matildas' Foord ready to shoot for Gunners

Matildas striker Caitlin Foord is looking forward to spreading her wings with Arsenal once this week's Olympic qualifying stage is over. 8 Feb 2020
Matildas ready to continue Olympics quest

Matildas ready to continue Olympics quest

After a tumultuous build-up that included a change of continent, the Matildas will finally begin their next stage of Olympics qualifying on Friday. 6 Feb 2020
Kerr opens up on mental test in England

Kerr opens up on mental test in England

She's been bothered by a leg injury for almost the entire time, but it's the mental challenge that has proven to be Sam Kerr's biggest hurdle in England. 5 Feb 2020
Extra time for Euro Matildas as qualifiers schedule extends

Extra time for Euro Matildas as qualifiers schedule extends

The Matildas and China have been given an extra day to prepare for what could prove a crucial final match of their Olympic qualifying tournament in Sydney. 5 Feb 2020
Unfinished business for Matildas' Emily Gielnik

Unfinished business for Matildas' Emily Gielnik

Matildas forward Emily Gielnik has plenty of motivation heading into the Olympics qualifying matches in Sydney. 4 Feb 2020