Ball at her feet: Kerr on track for World Cup return
Sam Kerr didn’t do much in the 15 minutes of Thursday’s session that media could watch - but for the first time since her calf injury, she had a ball at her feet.
- by Vince Rugari
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Another dance with the Danes brings Matildas’ World Cup journey full circle
Australia’s next opponents are very familiar foes. Ten months ago, a stirring comeback against Denmark helped Tony Gustavsson’s side rediscover its winning touch.
- by Vince Rugari
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After staring into the abyss, the Matildas can look ahead with confidence
One minute you’re copping it from all angles. The next, you’re dishing it out to the Olympic champions, reminding everyone why they were so excited about this World Cup in the first place.
- by Vince Rugari
Want to get on the Matildas bandwagon? Here’s all you need to know about the squad
Australia soared into the knockout stages with a thrilling 4-0 rout of Olympic champions Canada. So who are the players chasing World Cup glory on home soil?
- by Vince Rugari
‘We’ll win for you’: How Kerr’s stirring pre-match message inspired marvellous Matildas
Sam Kerr told her teammates before their stunning 4-0 victory over Canada to win without her, so she would have more time to recover from her calf injury - and that’s exactly what they did.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas player ratings: How Australia fared in win over Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Tony Gustavsson’s calm and disciplined side pulled a sensational 4-0 win over Olympic champions Canada. Who were the Matildas’ best performers?
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
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Resurgent Matildas top Group B with magnificent 4-0 victory over Canada
Australia have breathed new life into their World Cup campaign with an incredibly dominant win on Monday night, which set up a probable round of 16 clash with Denmark.
- by Vince Rugari
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Money couldn’t buy what Buddy Franklin gave the Swans – and Sydney
The Swans were already becoming cool when Lance Franklin landed in 2014. But his brilliance took them and the code to a new level in foreign territory.
- by Vince Rugari
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Is Sam Kerr really match-fit? This and four other burning questions for the Matildas
We take a closer look at Australia’s must-win World Cup clash with Canada, and try to unpick fact from fiction when it comes to the fitness status of the Matildas’ superstar captain.
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
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Desperate Matildas depending on Kerr – and crowd – to avoid World Cup disaster
There is no more margin for error for the Matildas and their under-pressure coach Tony Gustavsson as they fight to keep their tournament alive on Monday night against Canada.
- by Vince Rugari
Why top Aussie coach believes Chidiac just needs more minutes to find Matildas’ missing spark
Joe Montemurro, who won the Women’s Super League with Arsenal, believes Alex Chidiac deserves more minutes at the World Cup.
- by Vince Rugari