Matildas

[jiggles]

Still 1-0

Correct me if i'm wrong, but we need to win to qualify, yes?

 

[jiggles]

And how come the women don't get the fancy new strip?

 

[marinermick]

woohoo, final and world cup

 

[marinermick]

oh, and that is exactly what it sounds like when a league commentator does football

 

[schooners]

Great result girls!

 

[Sym]

commentator is a goose, nearly has a heart attack when the opponents make a pass in our half.
lol

 

[midfielder]

Match report from smh.. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/matildas-beat-japan-to-reach-world-cup-20100527-whjv.html

 

[kevrenor]

Match report, stats, and lots of photos:

http://back-of-the-net.com/2009-2010/ACW/ACW-JPvsAU.htm

 

[dibo]

Matildas off to the WC - w00t!

 

[scottmac]

Matildas off to the WC - w00t!

And in line for Australias first ever senior trophy that actually represents hard work!

 

[dibo]

After going up 1-0 and getting pegged back, the final that became a mudbath ended 5-4 to the Matildas on penalties!

 

[Sym]

woo, well in.

 

[kevrenor]

Matildas Asian Cup Winners, in mud on penalties - Report, and lots of photos (by Paul Lau):

http://back-of-the-net.com/2009-2010/ACW/ACW-AUvsNK.htm

 

[Blackadder]

Great result by the Matildas, not only qualifying for the WC but the first Asian Confed trophy for Australia

 

[jiggles]

Matildas Asian Cup Winners, in mud on penalties - Report, and lots of photos (by Paul Lau):

http://back-of-the-net.com/2009-2010/ACW/ACW-AUvsNK.htm

This photo f**king says it all. Amazing

After we won, I heard pretty much nothing on it on the news. I was stoked when the newsroom at work were covering it when I got into the office.

 

[kevrenor]

Peace Queen Cup in South Korea

NZ 0 - South Korea 0
Australia 3 - Mexico 1

 

[kevrenor]

Peace Queen Cup in South Korea

NZ 0 - South Korea 0
Australia 3 - Mexico 1

MARTILDAS: HIGHLIGHTS OF YESTERDAYS MATCH AND TOMORROW'S MATCH AGAINST TAIWAN WILL BE PACKAGED IN A 2 HOUR SEGMENT ON ABC 1, SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER 3PM-5PM.

SUWON, KOREA REPUBLIC 17 October 2010

The Westfield Matildas have kicked-off their 2010 Peace Queen Cup campaign with a dominant 3-1 win over Mexico in game one of Group B. Goals to Kate Gill, Collette McCallum and a 40-yard volley from Sally Shipard sealed the win before Mexico snuck a consolation goal late on. The Westfield Matildas were into the action early and in the 9th minute Sam Kerr was brought down on the edge of the box after cutting inside her defender. The resulting free-kick was expertly taken by McCallum, who neatly bent the ball around the Mexican wall only to see goalkeeper Erika Gonzalez scramble to push the ball to safety. McCallum's dead ball quality was on show again in the 24th minute when her corner floated in forcing Gonzalez to push the ball onto her far post before watching it bounce out into the six-yard-box and again cleared to safety.

The Aussies received another free-kick following some great build up play down the right. Caitlin Munoz, returning to the Westfield Matildas starting line-up after a near two year layoff with injury, was deft enough to turn and beat her defender on the edge of the box but was subsequently fouled for her effort. McCallum again stepped up to take the free-kick, and this time left nothing to chance as she curled a beautiful left footed strike from the right hand side of the box into Gonzalez's top right corner.

McCallum was again quickly in the action and her 29th minute corner to the near post found Gill whose precise flicked header from the edge of the six-yard-box again left Gonzalez helpless in the Mexico goal putting the Australians two goals up. On 42 minutes Westfield Matildas goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri was eventually brought into the action when Mexican striker Dominguez hit a long range free-kick. But her effort, from well outside the box, was an easy save for Barbieri and acted as the only threat to the Westfield Matildas' goal in the opening half.

Following the half time break Westfield Matildas Head Coach Tom Sermanni made one significant change, resting playmaker Collette McCallum for the second period and bringing on talented midfielder Aivi Luik who won her 8th cap since debuting in early 2010. The Westfield Matildas third goal in the 63rd minute, arguably one of their most spectacular in recent memory, came following a free-kick from inside their own half. With the ball floated up field Gill calmly chested the ball down to an unmarked Shipard who, with a first time volley from just outside the centre circle, smashed home a spectacular long range goal sending the Aussie bench into raptures.

Mexico however responded quickly to with a ball down the right hand side crossed into the Australian penalty area. A failed clearance fell to striker Maribel Dominguez who made no mistake with a first time finish from close range. On 74 minutes Australia had a great opportunity to score a fourth when Munoz played a through ball for youngster Sam Kerr, who cut inside her defender and with only Gonzalez to beat pushed her shot just past the right hand post.

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Tom Sermanni was pleased with the way his team played after minimal preparation for the tournament. "The girls won a hard fought contest against a tough and competitive Mexican team," said Sermanni. "I was especially please with the way our team played in the first half. "This tournament acts as Mexico's final preparation before they go into their World Cup qualifiers next month so to win this opening match is a great start for the team and a good indication of where we're at." The Westfield Matildas play their next match on October 19 against Taiwan.

Australia 3 (Collette MCCALLUM 26', Kate GILL 29', Sally SHIPARD 63') Mexico 1 (Maribel DOMINGUEZ 64')

Sunday, 17 October 2010 Suwon World Cup Stadium, Korea Republic

Westfield Matildas line-up: Melissa BARBIERI (gk) ©, Clare POLKINGHORNE (Kyah SIMON 77'), Servet UZUNLAR, Kim CARROLL, Lauren COLTHORPE, Collette MCCALLUM (Aivi LUIK 46'), Sally SHIPARD, Elise KELLOND-KNIGHT (Teigen ALLEN 77'), Sam KERR, Caitlin MUNOZ (Thea SLATYER 86'), Kate GILL (Leena KHAMIS 72') Substitutes not used: Tameka BUTT, Lydia WILLIAMS (gk) Yellow Cards: Nil Red cards: Nil

Mexico line-up: Erika GONZALEZ (gk), Rubi NUNGARAY, Natalie VINTI NUNO, Juana LOPEZ ©, Dinora RODRIGUEZ, (80" Tania MORALES), Maribel DOMINGUEZ, Lydia HERNANDEZ, Leticia GARCIA (53" Pamela ALONSO), Luz SOTO (69" Maria CASTILLO), Veronic PEREZ (67" Monica RUBIO), Teresa AGUILAR Yellow Cards: Maribel DOMINGUEZ 66' Red cards: Nil

 

[kevrenor]

Matildas lost 1-2 to Germany in Germany (not that bad a result). Game being showed on ABC TV Saturday at 3pm (yeahI know, but some people can record it - like me!)

Plus

The Westfield Matildas have been nominated as finalists for the prestigious 2010 Sports Performer of the Year Awards! Your vote can help Australia's best female football stars bring home the title!

http://www.facebook.com/notes/matildas-australian-national-womens-football-team/the-westfield-matildas-have-been-nominated-as-finalists-for...-the-prestigious-2010/164646223560527

 

[pjennings]

The headline says Sydney FC - but see the bolded bit


Sydney FC members get free entry for Westfield Matildas
Thursday, 5 May 2011
by FFA

In just a few weeks, the Westfield Matildas will depart for Germany for the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup where they will take on some of the most dominant football nations in the world, including Brazil who they face in their first match.

Before they jet-off to the biggest football tournament in the world, they have one last chance to fine-tune their preparations against New Zealand in our final International at home.

All Sydney FC 2010/11 Club members including Junior Blues members are invited to the match. Simply present your 2010/11 membership card at the gate to gain free entry.

You can pre-purchase additional tickets at Ticketek or at the stadium on match day. Admission starts at just $5 for children*

WESTFIELD MATILDAS vs. NEW ZEALAND
Sunday 15 May 2011
Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford
Kick Off – 3pm
Gates Open – 2pm
Ticket Prices

Hyundai A-League 2010/11 Members (including Junior cards from Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC) will be admitted free upon presentation of their member card at the gate.

General Admission
- $10.00 Adult
- $ 5.00 Concession/Child *
- $20.00 Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Note a $2 fee will apply to tickets purchased at the venue on match day.

*Concession includes -
Pensioner - Aged, TPI (valid ID cards) including seniors cards.
Student - Full time secondary and tertiary students (valid ID required)
Child - Children 4 – 16 years inclusive (children 3 years and under will be admitted free but no seat provided)

National Companion Card accepted
- Transaction fees may apply

When do tickets go on sale?
9am Friday 29 April, 2011

Where do we purchase tickets?
- Phone Ticketek on 132 849
- Web Sales Ticketek
- All Ticketek Agencies

All times AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=39678

 

[kevrenor]

http://theworldgame....against-England

Australia's women's team finished its preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 with a powerful performance and 2-0 win against world number 10 England at the Porsche Stadion in Wolfsburg.

Two first half goals to Matildas vice captain Collette McCallum put the result out of reach of the England team with the Australians dominating for large portions of the match.

Australia started the stronger of the two sides and showed its attacking capabilities with Heather Garriock, Lisa De Vanna, Kyah Simon and McCallum all linking well to put pressure on the England defence.

And before 15 minutes were played that attacking flair paid off with a typically powerful De Vanna run into the England penalty area ending in the Australian striker being illegally taken out with the referee given no option but to point to the spot.

McCallum stepped up and cleanly slotted home the penalty to give Australia the lead.

Garriock continued to lead the way in the midfield playing her first full match for the Matildas since the AFC Women's Asian Cup final in May 2010.

Another incisive run from De Vanna in the 27th minute earned Australia a corner which was played in by Tameka Butt.

With England only managing to clear the ball outside its area McCallum, who was loitering just outside the box, connected the side of her left boot with the rolling ball which rocketed into the top corner past the stranded England goalkeeper Rachel Brown.

A fast break following an England corner saw Emily van Egmond play an inch perfect through ball to De Vanna with the speedy attacker beating her player but chipping the ball just over the goal.

De Vanna and Simon again combined brilliantly on 37 minutes with De Vanna's shot from just inside the area forcing Brown into making a good stop.

England imposed itself more convincingly late in the first half but rarely threatened Matildas captain Melissa Barbieri's goal.

England made three changes at the half bringing on attacker Kelly Smith but the inclusion of the England star did little to curb Australia's attacking edge.

On 62 minutes Simon picked up a loose ball and played a quick ball into the path of McCallum who took two touches before unleashing from 20 yards with substitute keeper Karen Bardsley making an excellent save to tip the ball over for a corner kick.

Australia continued to press the England team and Caitlin Foord, Clare Polkinghorne, Sam Kerr and Leena Khamis all had chances late in the game to increase the score line only to be halted by some resilient defending from England.

"Winning against a team like England, who by the way are highly fancied for this World Cup, is a boost," said Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni.

"I think the way we played in this match was just as critical as the result.

"Not only did we play some very attractive and fluid football but we also got a very positive result which is extremely important when heading into a big tournament.

"There's a real sense of confidence around the team at the moment - a real self belief and buzz in the playing group."

"Another good result is really fantastic for the team before we start the group stage," said Collette McCallum.

"My second goal rolled out to me nicely and when I connected with it I knew it was going in.

"I was fairly happy with my game, I think I can still improve in areas but in general it was a good day at the office."

Australia begins its campaign with a opening match against world number 3 Brazil on June 29 (June 30, 2.15am AEST SBS ONE), before playing Equatorial Guinea on July 3 (10pm AEST SBS TWO) and Norway on July 6 (July 7, 2am AEST SBS ONE).