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Catley: 'This is huge!'

Catley: 'This is huge!'

Matildas defender Steph Catley is ready for the biggest game of her career against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2016 Rio Olympics at Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte on Saturday (11am AEST). 12 Aug 2016
Stajcic: I have a long memory

Stajcic: I have a long memory

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic believes Australia’s recent encounters with Brazil in major tournaments has now established a genuine rivalry in women’s football. 12 Aug 2016
'We can handle pressure'

'We can handle pressure'

Matildas co-captain Clare Polkinghorne doesn’t believe external pressure played a part in Australia’s floundering start to the 2016 Rio Olympics. 11 Aug 2016
EKK ready for Brazilian crowd

EKK ready for Brazilian crowd

Matildas defensive midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight is relishing the opportunity to play against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2016 Rio Olympics in a packed Mineirao stadium at Belo Horizonte on Saturday (AEST). 11 Aug 2016
Matildas prepared for any opponent

Matildas prepared for any opponent

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says he couldn’t care less who their opponents will be in the upcoming quarter-finals stage at the 2016 Rio Olympics. 10 Aug 2016
Matildas win, wait begins

Matildas win, wait begins

The Matildas have claimed their first win of the 2016 Rio Olympics and have progressed to the knockout stage after a comprehensive 6-1 thumping over Zimbabwe in the final game of Group F at the Fonte Nova Arena, Salvador. 10 Aug 2016
Heyman: It's in the backpack

Heyman: It's in the backpack

Despite the all or nothing clash, Matildas striker Michelle Heyman says she's relaxed on the eve of their do-or-die game against Zimbabwe at the 2016 Rio Olympics. 9 Aug 2016
Stajcic: Win or bust

Stajcic: Win or bust

If the Matildas draw or lose to Zimbabwe on Wednesday (AEST) they will be “booking a plane ticket back home to Australia” according to coach Alen Stajcic. 9 Aug 2016
Stajcic plots 'sneak through'

Stajcic plots 'sneak through'

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says he takes confidence from the 2-2 draw with Germany in the second game of their 2016 Rio Olympics campaign at the Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo. 7 Aug 2016
Matildas denied by late equaliser

Matildas denied by late equaliser

The Matildas’ dream of a medal at the Rio Olympics hangs by a thread after a pulsating 2-2 draw with Germany in Sao Paulo on Sunday morning (AEST). 7 Aug 2016
Matildas still full of belief

Matildas still full of belief

Matildas co-captain Clare Polkinghorne says the side hasn't lost any belief despite the first-up loss to Canada and is determined to turn their Rio Olympics campaign around with a win against powerhouse Germany. 6 Aug 2016
EKK: Too much hype...

EKK: Too much hype...

Matildas defensive midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight admits she never bought into the intoxicating hype which labelled them as the “world’s best” in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic Games. 5 Aug 2016
Stajcic slams Matildas

Stajcic slams Matildas

The Matildas' bare minimum aim of progressing past Group F in the Olympics will be challenged when they face Germany in Sao Paulo on Sunday (7am AEST). 4 Aug 2016
Matildas stunned by Canada

Matildas stunned by Canada

It was a horror start to the 2016 Olympics for the Matildas as an outnumbered Canada managed to down the Australians 2-0 in the first game of Group F at the Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo. 4 Aug 2016
De Vanna: Canada game crucial

De Vanna: Canada game crucial

Matildas hero striker Lisa De Vanna says getting a win against Canada in their opening game at the Olympics overnight tonight will be crucial if Australia is to progress out their group. 3 Aug 2016
Matildas to walk the walk

Matildas to walk the walk

With just one day until the Matildas start their Olympics campaign against Canada, coach Alen Stajcic says it’s time to demonstrate what all the hype is about on the field. 3 Aug 2016

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