* Australia 1-2 Brazil in second women’s international * Seleção score twice in 11 minutes to snatch 2-0 series win The Matildas lost captain Steph Catley in the warm-up before falling to a 2-1 defeat to Brazil in a pulsating international friendly…

Australia 1-2 Brazil in second women’s international Seleção score twice in 11 minutes to snatch 2-0 series win The Matildas lost captain Steph Catley in the warm-up before falling to a 2-1 defeat to Brazil in a pulsating international friendly on the Gold Coast. After losing to the Brazilians 3-1 in Brisbane three days earlier, Australia were left with plenty to work on as they target playing their best football at the 2026 Asian Cup on home soil. Continue reading...

Despite the team’s transformation over the past few years, they in some ways find themselves in a similar position to nearly two decades ago

Australia’s most capped footballer to play last international in Brisbane 35-year-old to line up for national side for 168th time since 2006 debut She is the defensive stalwart for the sporting team that has become Australia’s darling, yet after 18 years with the Matildas, Clare Polkinghorne has a clear-cut view of retirement: “I’ll definitely need a job.” The 35-year-old will play her last game of professional football on Thursday in the Matildas’ friendly against Brazil, which is doubling as a fond farewell for the Queenslander. It will be her 168th international appearance, a record for an Australian footballer, and comes almost two decades after her debut. Continue reading...

With a 3-1 defeat to Brazil, Australia endured a disappointing returning to the scene of their famous World Cup win over France Matildas pay price for sluggish start as Brazil spoil Clare Polkinghorne’s party Halfway between last year’s World Cup and the 2026 Asian Cup – the two home tournaments that will define this Matildas era – Thursday’s 3-1 defeat to Brazil in Brisbane was a feisty tussle between two football teams, and Australia’s past versus its future. That was bound to happen on the return to the scene of the Matildas’ greatest triumph, just 15 months ago. Thursday was an invitation for reflection, a measuring of progress. And, as captain Steph Catley indicated afterwards, glimpsing back to the euphoria of that World Cup shootout victory over France remains alluring. Continue reading...

Man City forward to miss friendlies against Brazil and Taiwan Fowler will still travel to Australia to spend time with family Football fans in Queensland and Victoria will miss out on seeing Mary Fowler in coming friendlies against Brazil and Taiwan after the Matildas forward withdrew from the Australian squad citing mental and physical fatigue. The side is already without striker Sam Kerr as she continues her rehabilitation after a serious knee injury, as well as winger Cortnee Vine who has taken a mental health break from football. Continue reading...

By Kieran Yap 2/12/24 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross carries the ball into attack. Photo Kris Goman for Impetus. The Matildas have lost two games against Brazil, and pride would be as sore as some of the…

Updates as Matildas host Olympic silver medallists at Suncorp Stadium Kick-off time in Brisbane is 8pm local/9pm AEDT Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on Bluesky or X Brazil: Natascha (gk), Fe Palermo, Isa Hass, Vitoria Calhau, Yasmim (capt), Laís Estevam, Duda Sampaio, Gabi Portilho, Aline Gomes, Marilia, Amanda Gutierres Clare Polkinghorne starts and wears the captain’s armband in her 168th and last appearance for Australia. The defender scored in the Matildas’ back-to-back friendlies against Brazil three years ago and no doubt would love another tonight to sign off in style. Continue reading...

Sermanni calls for hosts to match rivals’ physicality on Gold Coast Australia lost spiteful first friendly 3-1 despite goal from Foord The Matildas are prepared to “fight fire with fire” to nullify the Brazilian bash-up style when the sides clash again in an international friendly on the Gold Coast. That is the word from interim coach Tom Sermanni, while also insisting that Australia must have the courage to play their own game and take their opportunities better on Sunday than they did in the 3-1 loss at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night. Brazil committed 17 fouls, had a player sent off and played a physical brand of football that pushed the boundaries. Australia did not back down but must be ready for a similar approach from the South American powerhouses. Continue reading...

* Updates as Matildas host Olympic silver medallists at Suncorp Stadium * Kick-off time in Brisbane is 8pm local/9pm AEDT * Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on Bluesky or X Brazil: Natascha (gk), Fe Palermo, Isa Hass, Vitoria Calhau, Yasmim…

After two losses to Brazil, the Matildas know they need to make some improvements as they continue their journey towards the 2026 Women's Asian Cup on home soil.