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Matildas' matches called off

Matildas' matches called off

The Matildas have been dealt a blow as they prepare for the Tokyo Olympics with friendlies against world No.1 USA and No.8 Canada cancelled due to coronavirus. 14 Mar 2020
Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Caitlin Foord will be quarantined for 14 days before returning to Arsenal, while there are concerns over the Matildas' friendlies against the USA and Canada. 12 Mar 2020
'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

Coronavirus precautions mean the Matildas will face Vietnam behind closed doors but their preparation for their Olympic qualifier has been business as usual. 9 Mar 2020
Matildas keep eyes on Olympic prize

Matildas keep eyes on Olympic prize

Australia coach Ante Milicic says his side will not lose focus in Wednesday's Olympic play-off in Vietnam despite a thumping first-leg win. 7 Mar 2020
Matildas Player Ratings vs Vietnam

Matildas Player Ratings vs Vietnam

A dominant 5-0 victory from the Matildas which has essentially booked their ticket to Tokyo. 6 Mar 2020
Patience key to Matildas' Olympic hopes

Patience key to Matildas' Olympic hopes

Matildas coach Ante Milicic believes patience will be the key in his team's Olympic qualifier against Vietnam, with a spot in Tokyo on the line. 5 Mar 2020
Arnie: Chuck us a quid, ScoMo!

Arnie: Chuck us a quid, ScoMo!

Coach Graham Arnold is begging the Federal Government to chip in with some cash for football ahead of the Olyroos Tokyo campaign. 27 Feb 2020
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
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
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
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
China belt Taiwan, reach Olympic playoff

China belt Taiwan, reach Olympic playoff

China have remained unbeaten to set up a clash with Australia to determine top spot of their women's Olympic soccer qualification group. 10 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
Quarantined China team training in Brisbane hotel's hallways

Quarantined China team training in Brisbane hotel's hallways

China's best female footballers have been forced to train in hotel corridors ahead of their Olympic qualifying opener in Sydney on Friday. 4 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