Peacock: Tearful surprise that inspired Matildas’ charge
Three well-worn pieces of carpet on the Matildas’ dressing room floor explains what this team truly represents, writes ADAM PEACOCK.
Three well-worn pieces of carpet on the Matildas’ dressing room floor explains what this team truly represents, writes ADAM PEACOCK.
It might have looked like a bunch of kids mucking around but to one keen observer, it was the future. Since age 12, the talent of Matildas World Cup megastar Sam Kerr has been astonishing, writes ELIZA REILLY.
Nobody watches women’s sport, they say. TV ratings from the World Cup knockout clash between the Matildas and Denmark beg to differ.
With his team knocked out by the Matildas, Denmark coach Lars Sondergaard believes the Australians can win the World Cup.
As Sam Kerr made her return, who were the stars of the show? One Matildas was so impressive she almost broke the chart. Check out player ratings from the win.
So can Australia actually win this thing? Yes they can. The Matildas display against Denmark should sound a warning to all other nations in the comp, writes Adam Peacock.
Caitlin Foord got the party started and the night only got better for Australia. A Sam Kerr appearance was the cherry on top as the Matildas charged into the quarter finals.
Sam Kerr thrilled Matildas fans with her late cameo as Australia sealed their passage to the World Cup quarter-finals, but the superstar striker has also given her coach a huge headache.
The Matildas roared into the quarter-finals of the World Cup in a rough and rugged 2-0 victory over Denmark.
World Cup favourites England have survived an almighty scare – and the shock send-off of superstar Lauren James – to advance in the most dramatic fashion against World No.40 Nigeria.
A week ago, the Matildas faced a grim first round exit. Now they are a genuine chance to make history. ADAM PEACOCK explains why.
Not everyone is on-board with Anthony Albanese’s push for a public holiday should the Matildas go on to win the World Cup.
Mary Fowler is inspiring more than just young Australian football fans. Her deep links with PNG and the nations pride in her fame show she is changing their way of life too.
The joy and excitement, especially expressed by young women at the Matilda’s last match, was totally palpable.
Sam Kerr glared ahead. Looked stern. Scowled at another training session she wasn’t part of. Time’s running out for the Matildas captain – and she looked like she knew it.
Little old Australia, forever punching above its weight. A World Cup is the only prestigious trophy we haven‘t won … and it could be two weeks away.
Denmark will happily play the role of underdogs against the Matildas at Stadium Australia on Monday night.
Sam Kerr’s availability for Australia’s FIFA Women’s World Cup clash against Denmark remains unknown.
A Melbourne artist has painted a mural of Australia’s women’s football team, to be unveiled hours ahead of their next World Cup clash.
The mystery surrounding Sam Kerr’s calf injury deepens with several images showing the superstar striker as an observer at Matildas training. See the exclusive pictures.
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