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Via goals to Leah Davidson — making her starting debut — and Tameka Yallop, the Matildas leap out to a commanding 2-0 lead over Chinese Taipei in the first half at Kardinia Park. Follow live.
Matildas coach says the team hasn't 'planned for the future well enough'
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni says the team is not particularly well-set-up for the future after having such a settled line-up for the past decade.
Photo shows Michelle Heyman high-fives Hayley Raso while playing for the Matildas.Spirited Matildas fall short of physical Brazil in 2-1 friendly defeat
The Matildas have fallen short of a comeback against Brazil in their second international friendly on the Gold Coast, going down 2-1 in a physical encounter.
Photo shows Aline Gomes Amaro and Sham Freier collide as they compete for a headerMatildas fuelled for Brazil by Caitlin Foord's drive for excellence
Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be key crucial against Brazil.
Photo shows Matildas forward Caitlin Foord strikes the ball into the net with her left foot as two Brazilian defenders look on.'Let's get on with it': Tears, applause and a stoic attitude to the very end for a Matildas legend
Before the Matildas took to the field against Brazil at Lang Park, Clare Polkinghorne was honoured with an emotional outpouring for love for what was her final game on home soil. But all she wanted to do was play football.
Photo shows Clare Polkinghorne clapsFive quick hits: Brazilian sent off as Matildas lose emotional 'friendly' 3-1 in front of 15th-straight sellout
Australia farewells beloved veteran Clare Polkinghorne in a heated battle against Brazil, falling 3-1 to the reigning Olympic silver medallists. Here are the quick hits from the "friendly" match.
Photo shows A composite image of Clare Polkinghorne, Caitlin Foord and Alanna Kennedy in the Matildas' game against Brazil.Matildas fall to defeat against 10-player Brazil as referee 'bullied' in fractious Lang Park clash
Australia has fallen to a 3-1 defeat in a fractious, high-octane contest against Brazil at Lang Park.
Photo shows Brazil players celebrateMatildas great Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane farewell
Retiring Australian football great Clare Polkinghorne admits her Matildas send-off match won't fully sink in until she steps onto the Lang Park pitch for the final time.
Photo shows Clare Polkinghorne poses for a photo, looking over her shoulder with a gold backdrop'Time to prioritise recovery': Fowler pulls out of Matildas friendlies to focus on physical and mental health
Mary Fowler decides to sit out Australia's matches against Brazil and Chinese Taipei to prioritise her health.
Photo shows Mary Fowler applauds Matildas fansMatildas lock in clashes with USA, Japan and Colombia for next year
The prestigious SheBelieves Cup in the US will pit the Matildas against the hosts, world number four Japan and 21st-ranked Colombia, in what could be the first major test for a new coach.
Photo shows Australia's Steph Catley moves to kick a ball as US player Trinity Rodman defends her at the Paris Olympics.Sam Kerr subjected to homophobic abuse after announcing first child with partner Kristie Mewis
Matildas captain Sam Kerr target of homophobic abuse after revealing she is having a baby with her fiancee Kristie Mewis.
Photo shows Sam Kerr of the Matildas signs the shirt of her partner Kristie Mewis after a matchMatildas superstar Sam Kerr and partner announce pregnancy
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has announced that she and her partner Kristie Mewis are expecting a baby.
Photo shows A soccer player wearing blue and yellow takes a photo with her girlfriend after a matchMatildas' World Cup hero Cortnee Vine takes break from football
The Matildas will be without winger Cortnee Vine indefinitely as she takes a break from football to take care of her mental health.
Photo shows A Matildas player looks up as she runs out of a tunnel on to the pitch, while fans lean down to high-five her.Foord fires as Arsenal hammer Juventus
Matildas superstar Caitlin Foord has netted once and made another as Arsenal won 4-0 at Juventus to put one foot in the Women's Champions League quarterfinals.
Photo shows Caitlin Foord hugs Stina BlacksteniusHorror start leads to match to forget as Matildas enjoy mixed fortunes in WSL
Caitlin Foord scored as Arsenal smashed Brighton at the Emirates, but Clare Hunt had a nightmare as her error handed Khadija Shaw a goal after 23 seconds.
Photo shows Clare Hunt points to one sideThe A-League Women stars who could be our next Matildas
As the A-League Women's comp kicks off and Matildas opportunities open up, these are some of the stand-out players to watch.
Photo shows A women's football player celebrates a goalMatildas star Carpenter claims major Asian football award with Vine pipped for player of the year
Ellie Carpenter is named the AFC's international player of the year award, as Cortnee Vine comes second in the player of the year vote.
Photo shows Ellie clasps her hands in front of her chin as she smiles on the field.'One of the great goals' from Kyra Cooney-Cross hands Matildas dramatic victory against Germany
The Matildas have come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in Duisburg thanks to maiden international goals from Kyra Cooney-Cross and Clare Hunt.
Photo shows Kyra Cooney-Cross launches the ball towards goalMatildas need Fowler on top form ahead of friendly with Germany
After Mary Fowler's tough outing against Switzerland, interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is determined to put her in more dangerous positions against Germany.
Photo shows Mary Fowler looks to one side'It's about expressing who I am': Inside the world of football kit collecting
Aussie soccer fans are picking up a passion for hand-me-down jerseys, fuelled by nostalgia and the vintage fashion trend.
Photo shows A woman poses in a Sydney FC shirt at a stadium.Matildas with work to do after 1-1 draw with Switzerland
The Matildas' new era has begun with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, in front of a record crowd in Zurich.
Photo shows Caitlin Foord of Australia controls the ball under pressure from Geraldine Reuteler during an international friendly