Matildas

Mackenzie Arnold - 8

Arnold was caught off her line and was at fault for the Matildas quick concession of the equaliser and a rally of errors had Australian hearts in throats. All was forgiven as Mackenzie Arnold went from zero to hero as she magnificently saved three penalties to send Australia into the Asian Cup Final.

Ellie Carpenter - 5.5

A block on the line that stopped a certain goal as peppering shots from the Thai attack were quashed. Poor defending some of Thailand’s direct play which opened a lot of space for Kanjana. Her efforts in extra time were immense however. 

Alanna Kennedy - 6

Caught out by the long ball and couldn’t keep up with Kanjana who played off her shoulder cleverly and chipped Arnold. Poor touch allowed Rattikan to slam home Thailand’s second goal. Saved the day in stoppage time with a powerful header form the corner.

Laura Alleway - 4.5

Confident passing out from the back and good link up with Emily Gielnik at full-back however her connection with Kennedy looked topsy-turvy as a lot of space opened up as Thailand played direct. Substituted at half-time for Steph Catley as Alen Stajcic attempted to calm things down at the back.

Emily Gielnik - 6

Not a traditional right-back but her cross from the corner that skimmed off a Thai head broke the deadlock for the Matildas. Rather competent defensively in patches.

Elise Kellond-Knight - 6

She never looked comfortable on the ball and as the Matildas were dispossessed there was much space to exploit that she sometimes didn’t fill. However, swung in a spectacular corner to Kennedy to equalise in stoppage time in the second half.

Katrina Gorry - 5.5

Not taking advantage of the Matildas possession but also struggling to make her passes stick. Should have pulled the trigger more in her dangerous positions. Once some firepower came off the bench Gorry came into her own.

Alex Chidiac - 6

Neat footwork to break through the Thai lines and was the Matildas only avenue forward with freedom in the opening quarter of the match. Lost her spark as the first half wore on and the Matildas, surprisingly, were on the back foot. Some great work rate in the second half helped the Matildas try and settle.

Chloe Logarzo - 6

Found more space on the ball drifting across the front third as she was isolated out on the left flank. A little quiet in the first half but looked lively when she was on the ball especially when push came to shove and she was pulling everything out of the tank. 

Kyah Simon - 5

Some early flair opened up some avenues for attack early but Thailand’s stubborn defence kept her at bay. Snatching at some of her chances and passes frustrated The Matildas attack.

Lisa De Vanna - 6.5

Gave Australia their first sight on goal with a vicious shot on 11 minutes. Scuffed a golden opportunity in an uncharacteristic lapse in concentration when she failed to square a ball to an open Katrina Gorry.  Some determined fighting spirit kept the Matildas going into extra time.

Substitutes

Steph Catley - 6

Her first defensive touch ended in Kanjana one-on-one with Arnold who saved her blushes with a save. Experience came through as the Matildas shored up at the back and went onto the front foot.

Emily Van Egmond - 7

The Matildas were definitely much more settled and actually began to fashion chances as Van Egmond was able to bring stability and calm.

Samantha Kerr - 6.5

Kerr couldn’t convert chances in the box but slotted home the winning penalty.