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Coach faces questions with Australia 'teetering' at World Cup
AFP · 8 months ago
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was facing questions on Friday after a stunning 3-2 defeat to Nigeria left the Women's World Cup co-hosts "teetering on the edge of something deep and dark".
Australia skipper Kerr to be given until last minute to prove fitness
AFP · 8 months ago
Australia's captain Sam Kerr will be given until the last minute to prove her fitness for their must-win Women's World Cup clash against Canada on Monday, coach Tony Gustavsson says.
Asisat Oshoala sets unique record in Nigeria's stunning win over Australia
Live Soccer TV · 8 months ago
The Nigerian ace was on fire as her goal secured a crucial win for Nigeria against Australia on matchday two.
Nigeria fight back to stun World Cup co-hosts Australia 3-2
AFP · 8 months ago
Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women's World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit.
Horan denies Dutch famous win, Australia eye World Cup last 16
AFP · 8 months ago
Lindsey Horan denied the Netherlands a famous victory against the United States on Thursday in a 1-1 draw while co-hosts Australia were primed to face Nigeria and seal a place in the last 16.
Australia vs Nigeria: Team news, broadcast options, preview for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tie
Live Soccer TV · 8 months ago
The Matildas look to make it back-to-back wins in this competition but should face a tough test against Africa's heavyweights. Here is a preview of Thursday's showdown.
Nigeria wary of Australia's World Cup 'weapons' despite injuries
AFP · 9 months ago
Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum warned Wednesday that a depleted Australia still have plenty of "weapons"
Australia left with one striker after another World Cup injury blow
AFP · 9 months ago
Australia suffered another Women's World Cup blow on Wednesday when striker Mary Fowler -- who replaced missing Sam Kerr in their opening match -- was also sidelined with injury.
Australian A-League club Perth Glory goes into receivership
AFP · 9 months ago
Australian A-League side Perth Glory was placed into receivership Saturday after the long-term owner said he could no longer fund the club, partly blaming the Women's World Cup.
Australia coach defends keeping shock Kerr World Cup injury secret
AFP · 9 months ago
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has defended keeping Sam Kerr's Women's World Cup injury secret, saying he did so for tactical reasons and to protect his star player.
Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with narrow wins
AFP · 9 months ago
New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for a first Women's World Cup win ever and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts on Thursday.
Kerr-less Australia grind down Ireland to win nervy World Cup opener
AFP · 9 months ago
An Australian side missing injured superstar Sam Kerr made a winning start to their home Women's World Cup on Thursday with a nervy 1-0 victory over debutants Ireland in front of a pulsating 75,000-strong Sydney crowd.
Australian star Sam Kerr out of first two World Cup games with injury
AFP · 9 months ago
Co-hosts Australia suffered a major setback Thursday with captain and star striker Sam Kerr ruled out of at least their first two Women's World Cup games with a calf injury.
Australia vs Republic of Ireland: Team news, broadcast options, preview for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tie
Live Soccer TV · 9 months ago
The Matildas, who enter the tournament as co-hosts, look to win their opening FIFA Women's World Cup game for the first time since 2007 but will have to overcome the Group B debutants.
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: What are the top teams to watch?
Live Soccer TV · 9 months ago
With the ninth edition of the international women's footballing competition set to kick off on Thursday, July 20th, Live Soccer TV takes a look at the teams who are real contenders for the big title.
World Cup glory the missing piece for Australia's 'inspirational' Kerr
AFP · 9 months ago
Sam Kerr says the only thing missing in her life is a major trophy with Australia -- and the Chelsea forward plans to change that by winning her home World Cup.
Australia in rallying call for equality ahead of World Cup
AFP · 9 months ago
Australia's Matildas urged FIFA on Monday to help close international football's gender pay gap, while calling on more countries to strike collective bargaining agreements to make the women's game "as big as it can be".
More than 50,000 watch Australia edge France in World Cup boost
AFP · 9 months ago
Manchester City striker Mary Fowler scored the only goal as Australia warmed up for the Women's World Cup by beating fifth-ranked France 1-0 Friday in front of more than 50,000 fans.
Australia to harness home support in World Cup bid
AFP · 9 months ago
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson said Thursday his team plan to use big home crowds as extra "fuel"
Australia, New Zealand revive 'football's Ashes'
AFP · 9 months ago
Australia and New Zealand will play this year for the "Soccer Ashes", sporting officials said Tuesday, a long-forgotten trophy recently rediscovered almost 70 years after it was lost.
