Matildas FIFA World Cup 2023: Every Australian player rated in opening game
The Matildas got through their World Cup opener but it wasn’t clinical. One star looked lost without Sam Kerr, should we be worried about the next match?
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A Sam Kerr-less Australia has opened its World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Ireland.
Who stood up in the absence of the star striker? And who needs to do more against Nigeria?
Erin Smith rates the performance of every Matilda in the first game.
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