It was a comeback for the record books that provided more questions than answers, but Michelle Heyman has helped keep the Matildas’ Olympics dream alive with a late goal sealing an incredible 6-5 victory.
They conceded five goals in less than 60 minutes, but the Matildas’ Olympic campaign is somehow still alive. ERIN SMITH rates all the players from a wild night at Stade de Nice.
Matildas’ star Mary Fowler admitted she was off her game against Germany but said she had hit the reset button ahead of their must win game with Zambia.
A Aussie football hero has broken down a key problem for the Matildas after an embarrassing first up outing at the Paris Olympic.
Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop says that walking away from Tokyo with nothing still bugs the Matildas, as they continue the Olympic medal chase. Listen to the full En Route podcast.
The Matildas have left no stone unturned when it comes to preparing for the Paris Olympics, sourcing an outside expert to scout their group stage opponents.
Some concerning details about the Matildas were exposed during Sunday morning’s brutal final match before the Olympics.
The Matildas were far from their best in their final hit-out before the Olympics, but two key players have given Tony Gustavsson plenty to be encouraged by.
The Matildas coach is playing games over the fitness of a critical player just days from the start of the Olympic Games.
Benching an emerging superstar is a huge call, but Mary Fowler is convinced it was the making of her as an elite footballer and a person.
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah was flying – she had the No.1 spot on the national team and was an Olympics hero. Then she was concussed. This is how her life changed in that moment, and the struggle to return to the top.
Just weeks after an emotional send off Matildas retiring goalkeeper Lydia Williams has been handed one last chance to add an Olympic medal to her trophy cabinet.
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