In their final match of the year, the Matildas keep a clean sheet on their way to a thumping 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at Geelong's Kardinia Park.
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.Edoardo Bove 'awake and alert' after collapsing during Serie A game
Fiorentina says Edoardo Bove is out of a coma, awake and alert after collapsing on the pitch during a game against Inter Milan.
Photo shows A banner at a Roma game reads FORZA EDOItalian footballer Edoardo Bove in induced coma after collapsing during Serie A clash against Inter Milan
Distressing scenes in Italian football as Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapses on-field against Inter Milan, with the player taken to hospital and placed in an induced coma.
Photo shows A Fiorentina soccer player lies on the ground in a Serie A game in Italy as his teammates and opponents call for help.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.Aussie journeyman's stunning A-League strike nominated as one of the world's best goals
Terry Antonis's long-range strike for Melbourne City is nominated for the Puskás award at FIFA's The Best awards night.
Photo shows Melbourne City's Terry Antonis runs away to celebrate with teammates after scoring a goal in the A-League.'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 celebrateFive quick hits: Madrid and Liverpool superstars miss penalties as American scores no-look own goal in Champions League
Kylian Mbappé and Mo Salah miss penalties, Cameron Carter-Vickers scores a shocking own goal for Celtic, and Pep Guardiola apologises for an ill-advised joke. Here are five quick hits from the Champions League.
Photo shows A composite image of Mo Salah, Kylian Mbappe and Cameron Carter-Vickers in the Champions League.Matildas 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 backdropA quarter of A-League Men's players 'very dissatisfied' with running of competition
Half of the players in the A-League Men's competition said they were dissatisfied with the running of the league, with about 11 per cent saying they did not feel safe in their club environment.
Photo shows PLayers walk onto the field'I feel like a bellend': Ed Sheeran apologises to Man United boss for crashing interview
Pop star and Ipswich Town shareholder Ed Sheeran gets excited after his team's big Premier League game against Manchester United, but has to apologise after blundering into a post-match interview of new Red Devils coach Ruben Amorim.
Photo shows Pop star Ed Sheeran stands smiling at pitchside in front of an empty stand before a Premier League game.The Matildas will play more friendly matches this week in Australia. Here's how to watch
The Matildas will play two friendly matches against Chinese Taipei this week.
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Photo shows Team members Alanna Kennedy, Hayley Raso celebrating on field after a goal'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 fansPostecoglou has last laugh as Spurs thrash Manchester City in Premier League shock
Ange Postecoglou has the last laugh in Manchester, as his Spurs side produce their performance of the season to steamroll Pep Guardiola and the defending champions Manchester City.
Photo shows Two Prem ier League managers laugh together on the sidelines before a big match.Postecoglou set to lead Tottenham Hotspur in 50th EPL match
Ange Postecoglou is set to bring up a half century of Premier League games in charge of Tottenham Hotspur, with a crucial month ahead for the Australian.
Photo shows Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou guestures on the touchlineMatildas 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.The Socceroos were once again wasteful against Bahrain — and it could cost them dearly
The Socceroos managed 21 shots on target in their last two internationals, but scored just twice. Tony Popovic's side can ill afford such profligacy in front of goal in a desperately tight World Cup qualification group.
Photo shows Socceroos players walk slowly with their heads downSocceroos salvage 2-2 draw with Bahrain in World Cup qualifier
Striker Kusini Yengi was responsible for both of the Socceroos’ goals, as Australia clang onto their second spot in a tightly contested group.
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