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Tony Gustavsson insists Matildas drubbing can have long-term benefits

The 7-0 hammering by Spain could yet reap future benefits for Australian football, according to under-fire Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson

The Guardian - AU

The Matildas' 7-0 loss to Spain in first European friendly asked more questions than it answered

After a stoic first half, the Matildas’ 45-minute collapse shows Australia still has some questions to answer before matching it with the best in the world.

ABC News

Matildas thumped 7-0, coach defends plan

An under-strength Matildas team have been trounced 7-0 by Spain in Hueva, piling more pressure on coach Tony Gustavsson.

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Understrength Matildas hammered by Spain in 7-0 friendly defeat

An experimental Australia slumped to a 7-0 defeat at the hands of Spain in their heaviest loss in 25 years

The Guardian - AU

Matildas to rest senior players, including captain Sam Kerr, for friendlies against Spain and Portugal

Football Australia announced the 24-player squad on Monday with Sam Kerr, vice-captain Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy, and Caitlin Foord among those missing.

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Key Matildas rested for Spain, Portugal

The Matildas will take a squad full of young and fringe players to Europe for friendly matches against Spain and Portugal, with Sam Kerr among those rested.

AAP

Matildas add Portugal to World Cup preps

The Matildas have added a friendly with Portugal to follow their clash with Spain in Europe in June as the countdown continues to next year's Women's World Cup.

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Aaron Evans and Jacynta Galabadaarachchi find football success after moving abroad as teens, despite struggles

Two-hundred Australians ply their trade in football leagues around the world. Many are not household names. And a few find success.

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Young Matilda Jacynta Galabadaarachchi has just won two prestigious awards but may never play for Australia

Jacynta Galabadaarachchi is still waiting for a phone call from Matildas' boss Tony Gustavsson, as Argentina's coach waits in the wings.

ABC News

‘So much more than football’: Matildas midfielder Aivi Luik shaves head for brain tumour research

The 37-year-old upheld her promised to go under the razor if she reached her target of $30,000 to honour her younger brother Noah

The Guardian - AU

Matildas beat New Zealand in Canberra thanks to Sam Kerr double and Hayley Raso goal

The Matildas coast past New Zealand with a comfortable 3-1 victory in Canberra, thanks to first-half goals from Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso.

ABC News

High-octane football on Matildas' agenda

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has called on his team to continue playing at high speed ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against New Zealand in Canberra.

AAP

Laugh? We almost cried. These ‘never say die’ Matildas are killing us

Behind the dark comedy of the Matildas’ last-gasp victory against New Zealand, an uncomfortable truth emerged

The Guardian - AU

New mum Katrina Gorry returns to Matildas squad for upcoming New Zealand friendly series

Seven months after giving birth to her first child, Katrina Gorry has been recalled to the Matildas for their April friendly series against New Zealand..

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Gorry back for Matildas in NZ friendlies

Following the birth of her first child, Katrina Gorry will end a two-year absence from the Matildas set-up in friendlies against New Zealand.

AAP

Asian Cup review no 'witch-hunt': FA boss

FA CEO James Johnson says a review into the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign won't be a 'witch-hunt' against any individuals, including coach Tony Gustavsson.

The Guardian - AU

Australian football must broaden its scope if Socceroos and Matildas are to exit current mire

The national sides’ recent travails have highlighted the need for more ego in Australian football

ABC News

Matildas' Asian Cup exit is the moment of reckoning Australian football has been waiting for

History shows us that the Matildas have struggled at major international tournaments, so why does their Asian Cup exit feel so different?

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Matildas need WC clarity: Barbieri

Whether Tony Gustavsson stays in charge or not, ex-Matildas captain Mel Barbieri wants clarity in tactics and selection heading into next year's World Cup.

The Guardian - AU

No sugar-coating disastrous Matildas Asian Cup failure

After their shock exit at the quarter-final stage focus will, and must, now turn to the tenure of coach Tony Gustavsson

AAP

Korea send Matildas packing from Asian Cup

The Matildas' hopes of winning the Women's Asian Cup for a second time are over after a shock 1-0 loss to Korea Republic in Pune.

AAP

Be like Barty, Gustavsson tells Matildas

Tony Gustavsson says the Matildas must follow Ash Barty's lead when the chips are down if they are to advance past South Korea in the Asian Cup.

ABC News

Ghosts of the past hung over the Matildas' Asian Cup win against Thailand

Australia's slim win over Thailand in the final Asian Cup group game showed the squad is still battling with the ghosts of its past.

The Guardian - AU

Matildas turn focus to main event with straightforward Asian Cup group stage completed

Australia head into the knockout phase in good nick having navigated their opening three games with aplomb

AAP

Kerr on target again in Matildas' victory

The Matildas wrapped up a sweep of group wins at the Women's Asian Cup with a 2-1 win over Thailand but were infuriated by losing their clean sheet record.

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