Friendlies
Sydney FC v Wrexham AFC as it happened: Teenage sub steals the show as Sky Blues win 2-1
Joe Lacey, an 18-year-old academy product, sealed a come-from-behind victory for the A-League outfit over the Hollywood-backed Welsh outfit with a beautiful curling shot from distance at Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night.
- Vince Rugari
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Where would A-League teams fit in the English pyramid? This might be our best chance to find out
Wrexham’s pre-season visit to Australia is providing more valuable data for the long-running, totally unanswerable debate about how A-League teams would measure up in England.
- Vince Rugari
Matildas vs Panama: Grant’s stoppage time winner seals 3-2 win for Australia
Joe Montemurro’s first window as Matildas coach has ended with a heart-stopping victory over a gallant Panama, thanks to a brace from Michelle Heyman and a late winner from Charli Grant.
- Vince Rugari
Slovenia’s late equaliser spoils the Matildas’ Montemurro welcome party
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro had urged his players to be braver with the ball – and it went to plan until the final minutes against Slovenia in Perth.
- Scott Spits
Montemurro era begins with a bang as Matildas secure 3-0 victory against Slovenia
The Matildas secured a 3-0 victory over Slovenia in their first friendly match of the winter under newly appointed head coach Joe Montemurro.
- Billie Eder
‘I’m astonished … I pinch myself’: Sermanni signs off as a winner with the Matildas
Tom Sermanni has finished his third stint in charge of the Matildas with a 4-1 win over Argentina, and will now hand over the reins of the national team to Joe Montemurro.
- Vince Rugari
Molto bene: Australia in line to host world-first Italian Serie A match
Perth’s Optus Stadium and Australian football fans could be set to benefit from next year’s Winter Olympics. The opening ceremony is being held at the San Siro, which is forcing the two Milan clubs to get creative.
- Vince Rugari
Welcome to Sydney: Ryan Reynolds’ Welsh soccer team set for Australian tour
Wrexham AFC, the club owned by Hollywood actors Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is set to play against Sydney FC.
- Vince Rugari
Matildas v South Korea LIVE updates: Injury-hit Aussies claim 1-0 win over South Korea
It wasn’t particularly pretty, but Friday night’s victory at Allianz Stadium was the confidence-booster they needed.
- Vince Rugari
Matildas marvel at support as home sellout streak ends, Logarzo head knock scare in 3-1 win over Taiwan
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is in awe of the way Australian fans have made the Matildas one of Australia’s most loved teams while he has yet to rule out a battered Chloe Logarzo for Saturday’s clash with Taiwan in Geelong.
- Roy Ward
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