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NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 13: Sam Kerr (L) of Australia challenges for the ball with Stefanie van der Gragt (R) of Netherlands during the International Friendly between Netherlands and Australia at Stadion de Goffert on April 13, 2021 in Nijmegen, Netherlands. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images for FAA)

‘We’re miles behind’ – Aussies fear World Cup humiliation

A Matildas team lacking `intelligence’ in defence have been handed a severe reality check in conceding 10 goals in their past two matches.

Marco Monteverde

Football

NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 13: Lineth Beerensteyn of Netherlands is tackled by Beatrice Goad and Emily van Egmond of Australia during the International Friendly match between Netherlands Women and Australia Women at Stadion de Goffert on April 13, 2021 in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Sporting stadiums around the Netherlands remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Matildas smashed by Netherlands as Kerr’s girls sink to 13-year low

For the first time in 26 years, the Matildas have conceded five goals in consecutive matches while suffering their worst defeat in 13 years against the Netherlands as life under Tony Gustavsson got off to the worst start.

Christy Doran

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Manchester United's English striker Mason Greenwood reacts after scoring the team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on April 11, 2021. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

English football giants eye off A-League buy

English giants Manchester City already have a stake in the A-League and now their cross-town rivals could be joining them in having an Australian presence.

Matt Logue and Russell Gould

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Edinson Cavani of Manchester United scores their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adrian Dennis - Pool/Getty Images)

Man United end Spurs’ top four bid

Manchester United staged a superb fightback to shatter Tottenham’s top-four bid with a 3-1 win.

AFP

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Angela Beard of the Victory and Kayla Morrison of the Victory celebrate after victory during the 2021 W-League Grand Final match between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on April 11, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Young gun wins all-time final with last-minute stunner after epic battle

Melbourne Victory won their second W-League crown in a extra time stunner after a teen starlet scored in the final minute.

Zac Rayson

Football

WIESBADEN, GERMANY - APRIL 10: Sjoeke Nuesken of Germany celebrates with teammate Paulina Krumbiegel after scoring her team's first goal during the Women's International Friendly match between Germany and Australia at BRITA-Arena on April 10, 2021 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Sporting stadiums around Germany remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images)

Matildas won’t shy away from aiming high despite heavy defeat to Germany

Two late goals put some respectability on the scoreboard, but the Matildas were humbled overnight by world No 2 Germany.

Christy Doran

A-LeagueFootball

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Jacob Butterfield of Melbourne Victory contests the ball against Jason Hoffman of the Jets during the A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and the Melbourne Victory at McDonald Jones Stadium, on April 10, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Brooks ends Victory drought

Lleyton Brooks has fired the Melbourne Victory to its first win in six weeks, 2-1 over the Newcastle Jets. Other matches were drawn.

Athos Sirianos

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Dylan Wenzel-Halls of the Roar attempts to lob the goalkeepr during the A-League match between Macarthur FC and the Brisbane Roar at Campbelltown Stadium, on April 09, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Brisbane roars back to life

Brisbane Roar have snapped their horror eight-game winless run with a prized victory away to Macarthur FC.

Carly Adno

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Players and officials walk from the ground after the stadium lights went out during the A-League match between Sydney FC and Perth Glory at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on April 07, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Coach ‘baffled’ by lightning call as lights go out

Players were on field doing TV interviews despite Wednesday night’s A League game being called off because of lightning and a power outage at the ground.

Daniel Garb

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Bruce Kamau of the Wanderers celebrates with Mitch Duke of the Wanderers after scoring his second goal during the A-League match between Western Sydney Wanderers FC and the Central Coast Mariners at Bankwest Stadium, on April 06, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Three goals in nine minutes as Mariners and Wanderers draw

Three goals in a dramatic nine minutes, including a penalty via VAR, lit up the clash between Western Sydney and Central Coast at Bankwest Stadium with the points shared in a thrilling draw.

Daniel Garb

Football

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Curtis Good of Melbourne City celebrates scoring a goal with team mates during the A-League match between Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City at WIN Stadium, on April 05, 2021, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Super-sub saves City in thriller

Marco Tilio has rescued an all-important three points for Melbourne City.

Nicholas D’Urbano

Football

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Matthew Millar of the Jets contests the ball against Connor Pain of Western United during the A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and Western United FC at McDonald Jones Stadium, on April 05, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

United need just a minute to see off Jets

Western United has secured its first win outside Victoria this season, holding off the struggling Newcastle Jets 1-0.

Nicholas D’Urbano

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City celebrates with team mates Raheem Sterling and Benjamin Mendy after scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester City at The King Power Stadium on April 03, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Man City 11 points from title

Manchester City are just 11 points away from clinching a third Premier League title in four years.

AFP

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Deyvison Da Silva (R) of Sydney FC celebrates his goal during the A-League match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park, on April 04, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Victory see red in sorry Big Blue loss

Strikes by Bobo and Kosta Barbarouses set up comfortable victory for Sydney FC over their fierce rivals.

Nick D’Urbano

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Matthew Derbyshire of Macarthur FC celebrates scoring a goal with team mates during the A-League match between Macarthur FC and Perth Glory at Campbelltown Stadium, on April 02, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Derbyshire sets Bulls on a charge into second place

The A-League’s newest side has officially put the rest of the competition on notice.

Carly Adno

Football

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Denis Genreau of Macarthur FC scores his teams first goal past Oliver Sail of the Phoenix during the A-League match between Wellington Phoenix and Macarthur FC at WIN Stadium, on March 28, 2021, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Genreau snatches win for Macarthur FC

A blunder at the back proved costly for Wellington Phoenix as Denis Genreau snatched all three points for Macarthur FC in Wollongong.

Carly Adno

Football

Cristiano Ronaldo was absolutely livid after having what appeared to be a clear goal denied. Source: UEFA.tv

Ronaldo rages in all-time meltdown after clear winner denied

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo blew up deluxe after an obvious goal was ignored, as the European giants coughed up a big lead.

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United reacts after the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Solskjaer blames fatigue for Man Utd’s FA Cup exit

Leicester sent Manchester United crashing out of the FA Cup as Kelechi Iheanacho’s double sealed a 3-1 win, while Chelsea will face Manchester City in the semi-finals.

AFP

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Kusini Yengi of Adelaide United scores a goal during the A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United at McDonald Jones Stadium, on March 21, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Jets’ ‘embarrassing’ against Reds

Newcastle Jets coach Craig Deans has lambasted his side after a horror first half against red-hot Adelaide United.

Zac Rayson

A-LEAGUEFootball

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Golgol Mebrahtu of Brisbane Roar scores a goal during the A-League match between the Wellington Phoenix and the Brisbane Roar at McDonald Jones Stadium, on March 21, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Header salvages draw for Roar

Golgol Mebrahtu’s first A-League goal in eight years salvaged a dramatic draw for Brisbane Roar.

Carly Adno

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