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Foord reveals how chat with Kerr sparked sensational Brazil comeback

Caitlin Foord revealed the secret behind her ‘special’ first FIFA Women’s World Cup™ goal was a quick chat with Matildas skipper Sam Kerr. Moments before Foord pounced in the penalty area to begin Australia’s thrilling fightback against Brazil, an on-field exchange between the

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'We’ll never leave a player behind': How Alleway inspired Matildas' classic World Cup comeback against Brazil

One of the inspirations behind the Matildas’ miracle in Montpellier wasn’t on the pitch.

Sam Kerr
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Brazil is history, bring on Jamaica says Matildas captain Sam Kerr

With the dust barely settled on Friday’s magical Montpellier morning, Matildas skipper Sam Kerr is already turning her attention to next Wednesday’s final Group C clash, against Jamaica (kick-off 5:00am AEST). In a famous victory, Kerr and her Australia teammates recovered fro

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‘We’re a team that never gives up’: Foord hails Matildas’ spirit

Stitched on the inside of the Matildas' specially designed jerseys are the words ‘Never Say Die’. And it’s that team mantra that Caitlin Foord believes was the catalyst for Australia’s remarkable 3-2 win over Brazil on Friday morning (AEST) which has turned their 2019 FIFA Wom

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'Inspirational, gutsy and all class’: How social media reacted to Matildas’ epic comeback against Brazil

The Matildas displayed all their fighting qualities as they came from two goals down to record a thrilling 3-2 win over Brazil and kick-start their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign. Caitlin Foord and Chloe Logarzo struck either side of the break to level the scores before

Chloe Logarzo: 'That's the Australian mentality I guess. We like a fight'
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Chloe Logarzo: 'That's the Australian mentality I guess. We like a fight'

Midfielder Chloe Logarzo gave a player of the match performance to help bury Brazil at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Friday morning (AEST) and then put the Matildas’ memorable comeback down to pure Australian fighting spirit. Ante Milicic’s side looked dead and buried 38 minut

Sam Kerr against Brazil
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'We're back!' - Kerr pays tribute to teammates after epic fightback

Captain Sam Kerr paid tribute to her teammates’ spirit after the Matildas fought back from two goals down to a stage a dramatic comeback against Brazil. Australia trailed to first-half goals from Martha and Cristiane but Caitlin Foord scored on the stroke of half-time to give

Cailtin Foord scores against Brazil
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Foord and Logarzo spark thrilling comeback as Matildas stun Brazil

Caitlin Foord and Chloe Logarzo’s goals led the charge as the Matildas completed a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Brazil to reignite their FIFA Women’s World Cup™ campaign. Six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Martha, became the first player to score in five FIFA World

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From the W-League to the World Cup: how our stars are performing in France

The Matildas are far from alone in flying the W-League flag at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. Australia – who have 20 women who turned out in the W-League last season in their 23-player roster – kicked off their campaign with a heartbreaking late defeat to Italy last

We believe 100% in what we're doing, says Kellond-Knight
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Kellond-Knight: 'We 100% believe in what we're trying to achieve'

Experienced midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight says the Matildas have "100% belief" in their World Cup mission as the team prepare to take on Brazil in Montpellier on Friday morning (AEST). The 28-year-old, who earned selection into the FIFA World Cup all star team at the 2011 an

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‘Keep believing in us’: Kennedy’s message to Matildas fans

Don’t stop believing – that’s Alanna Kennedy’s message to Matildas fans, as Australia prepare for Friday morning’s crucial Group C clash with Brazil. Kennedy, 24, is confident the Matildas – who opened their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign with a heartbreaking late defeat

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Roestbakken: 'I couldn't believe it when I got the call'

Australia’s newest Matilda has spoken of her delight at being called up to the squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. ...teen-year-old Canberra United player Karly Roestbakken was last week named as an injury replacement for Laura Alleway for the tournament, havin

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Why Brazil could be perfect opponents for the Matildas: De Vanna

Record goalscorer Lisa De Vanna insists history is on the Matildas' side as the players prepare to dig deep and launch their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign. A Westfield W-League Championship-winner with Sydney FC in 2018/19, De Vanna has notched an all-time best 47 goals for

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Kerr: ‘We’ll stick together’

Captain Sam Kerr is convinced the Matildas have much more to offer following a 2-1 defeat in their FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Group C opener against Italy. The 25-year-old notched her first FIFA Women’s World Cup™ goal to open the scoring in Valenciennes before a double from Barb

Ante Milicic talks tactics with assistant coach Ivan Jolic
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'We're ready to go to the big dance': Matildas assistant coach Ivan Jolic

As the Matildas prepare to kick off their opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ on Sunday evening (AEST), assistant coach Ivan Jolic says the team are "as prepared as they can be" for the tournament. More than 17,000 supporters are expected at Stade du Haina