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July

James McClean in action against Melbourne Victory.

No Hollywood stars but Wrexham beat youthful Victory

Welsh club Wrexham FC drew 37,000 soccer fans to Melbourne as they beat the Victory 3-0.

Players mob Charli Grant after her winner at the death.

Grant’s late goal rescues the Matildas

Charli Grant’s move secured a 3-2 victory over Panama for the Australian team and brought a victorious end the Matildas’ four-match stint in Perth.

October 2023

The Socceroos look on as England celebrate Ollie Watkins’ goal at Wembley.

Brave Socceroos succumb against England at Wembley

The Socceroos punched well above their weight on their landmark first visit to Wembley Stadium, but still eventually got knocked out by the England heavyweights’ extra sheen of quality.

July 2023

Australia’s Mary Fowler scores a goal against France in send-off friendly.

Matildas beat France as Fowler scores in front of record crowd

Australia had struggled to find a cutting edge against a highly ranked French team before Mary Fowler delivered a massive goal.

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