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LIVE: Embattled Matildas coach says 'trust the process' for crucial rematch with Olympic champs.

Aivi Luik steps into the heart of defence, while Cortnee Vine is also promoted into the starting line-up. At the same time, he has blooded a raft of young players, adopting a long-term approach to building squad depth and experience against top teams. On Monday, he said: “I know some of you might be sick and tired of me saying this, but internally, we know what we’ve done. Tameka Yallop is the other introduction to the starting XI, making it four changes in all. Courtney Nevin also moves out of the team, as does Kyra Cooney-Cross and Emily Gielnik. “There’s a belief in the process and I don’t think that belief is going to be lost, even if we lose the game (on Tuesday night).

The announcement: Football Australia is delighted to announce that world-leading consumer brand, Cadbury, will stay in the game as an Official Partner of the ...

To meet this demand, Football Australia is working with likeminded partners such as Cadbury to promote equality in our sport, where female footballers enjoy the same level of facilities and resources as their male counterparts, and support the development of future CommBank Matildas,” concluded Johnson. The campaign worked to give professional female athletes a bigger platform, highlight role models for younger players – such as CommBank Matildas and Cadbury Ambassador Alanna Kennedy – and provide access to supplies like better fitting uniforms. In response to the announcement, Paul Chatfield, vice president of marketing at Cadbury said: “At Cadbury, we’re proud to support the continued growth and equality of women’s sport and thrilled to strengthen our support with the CommBank Matildas until 2026”.

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson says momentum is the most important concept in sport, as he desperately seeks to find some for the Matildas.

"There's a belief in the process and I don't think that belief is going to be lost, even if we lose the game. ‘‘We know where we are and there’s a belief in the process and I don’t think that belief is going to be lost, even if we lose the game.’’ ‘‘Maybe I can look in the mirror and say, ‘Was I overambitious, trying to build depth in the roster and at the same time play the toughest schedule in the history of this program?’’’ he said.

Tony Gustavsson is hopeful the shiny new Allianz Stadium can conjure something from within his struggling team, who will return there on July 20, ...

I think something happened in the players today when they came to the stadium, because this is one of the most energetic trainings we’ve had in a while. “I’d say as well that it’s important to look at the whole picture and see what we’ve tried to do. Internally, the patience is there, the trust is there, the belief is there. “I’ve been there on the other side, as well, and when you want to see what’s happening on the inside, and you want to see those results. However, he still has the clear backing of Football Australia to continue in the role. “It might be unfair to ask for trust in the process.

September 6 – Football Australia have renewed confectionery brand Cadbury as an Official Partner of the national women's team, the CommBank Matildas, ...

To meet this demand, Football Australia is working with likeminded partners such as Cadbury to promote equality in our sport, where female footballers enjoy the same level of facilities and resources as their male counterparts, and support the development of future CommBank Matildas.” That theme of increasing participation and equal opportunity will continue through the renewal. “With the CommBank Matildas set to play several matches on home soil over the next ten months, and Australia to co-host the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, we are expecting unprecedented growth in women’s football over the next decade.

Embattled Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is relieved for the support he's receiving from Football Australia as his team stumbles its way towards next year's ...

“I know some of you might be sick and tired of me saying this, but internally, we know what we’ve done. “There’s a belief in the process and I don’t think that belief is going to be lost, even if we lose the game (on Tuesday night). they obviously have an understanding of the process.

But with a raucous home crowd expected to fill the new Sydney Football Stadium, the Matildas are hoping to shake off the rust and claim their first-ever win ...

The goal started with a good interception. Really looks to have justified her selection ahead of Gielnik so far. The youngster has been really lively in these opening 18 minutes. She had a bit of a tussle with Canadian defender Bianca St. Charlie Grant has done brilliantly so far to keep them both quiet, and is even getting up the field herself a bit more. Adrianna Leon, who scored the winner on Saturday and Nichelle Prince have swapped wings. She flops into the grass and the whole stadium roars. but the ball just skims wide of the near post. And Charlie Grant looks to be really growing into that in Carpenter's absence, which is great to see. They had two of the highest assist tallies during the Olympic qualifiers, for example. There has only been one change for Australia with Cortnee Vine coming off to be replaced by Emily Gielnik. Charlie has had one of the best games I've seen her play so far.

Minute-by-minute report: Can the Matildas bounce back after defeat at the weekend to the Olympic champions? Find out with Jonathan Howcroft.

2 mins: Australia try to string a series of quick passes together from the kick-off, but some loose control ends the move. It raises the stakes for the second match in a double-header against Olympic gold medallists Canada. Gorry’s delivery causes havoc in the box and Luik has a sniff of goal with a ball bouncing across the six-yard line. 10 mins: Canada have finally strung a few passes together and Prince gets to the byline to dink over a cross that’s easily claimed by Williams. [Matildas](https://www.theguardian.com/football/matildas) have started brightly, and they’ve been rewarded with a goal. It’s a fine line for players in her position, clearly empowered to take risks and play the difficult passes. The However, she then goes down for treatment and looks a little proppy walking to the touchline. 42 mins: Foord drags a shot wide of the near post after cutting in from the left. Still Australia press, and with Canada in disarray Vine is played through with only Sheridan to beat – and she makes an absolute Horlicks of it, stabbing a weak effort with the outside of her right boot instead of taking command of the situation. Can they regroup and return to the form of the opening period? All that good work in the first half undone in seconds.

The Matildas play host to Canada for a second time in four days when the two nations clash in Sydney on Tuesday.

28th min: The ball breaks to Kerr in the final third, who takes a shot first time from range. 37th min: Foord goes down in the box but the referee waves away what she believes should have been a penalty. Another loss tonight and questions will surely be asked to whether he's the right person for the job moving forward. Canada have been on the back foot for much of the game and must change something at the break if they're to work their way into this match. Coach Tony Gustavsson really needs to start turning things around with a World Cup on home soil looming. Leon gets her second goal in as many games with a simple finish at the near post following a cross from Sinclair. Can Australia bounce back or will Canada prove too strong once again? A strong first 45 minutes from Australia as they dominated in attack, firing off five shots compared to Canada's zero. Optik TV (Ch. 1 TV channel Canada equalise within minutes of the second-half.

At halftime its Mary Fowler scorcher that has Australia's women's football team ahead 1-0 in a friendly against Canada at Sydney's Allianz Stadium.

Sign up for a subscription [here](https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/subscribe/). Keen on delivering all the latest developments in the sporting world to people of the Illawarra. The Chelsea superstar then found Fowler who calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper. To read more stories, download the Illawarra Mercury news app in the Check out some of the best of the action in the lead up to the game... It was a return for Foord to the team following an injury layoff, while Fowler was looking to flourish just as she did against the same opponent in Brisbane on Saturday, and boy did she do that.

The Matildas play host to Canada for a second time in four days when the two nations clash in Sydney on Tuesday.

28th min: The ball breaks to Kerr in the final third, who takes a shot first time from range. 37th min: Foord goes down in the box but the referee waves away what she believes should have been a penalty. Another loss tonight and questions will surely be asked to whether he's the right person for the job moving forward. Canada have been on the back foot for much of the game and must change something at the break if they're to work their way into this match. Coach Tony Gustavsson really needs to start turning things around with a World Cup on home soil looming. 58th min: Gorry is shown the first yellow card of the match for a poor foul on Beckie. Leon gets her second goal in as many games with a simple finish at the near post following a cross from Sinclair. A strong first 45 minutes from Australia as they dominated in attack, firing off five shots compared to Canada's zero. 89th min: The ball falls to Kerr at the top of Canada's box. Canada equalise within minutes of the second-half. Leon strikes again for Canada as they take the lead. Rose with a delightful through ball which Leon dispatches superbly.

The Matildas produced one of their best halves of football under coach Tony Gustavsson on Tuesday - then undid all their hard work to slump to a 2-1 loss.

That was where Fowler had drifted, unmarked, and she had all the time in the world to finish past a deflated Sheridan. It was a different story on the other side of the interval. Leon struck again just after the hour mark, latching onto a spectacular defence-splitting ball from the lively Rose, who collected possession deep in her own half, galloped into the centre circle and took out Australia’s final four defenders with a sweeping pass. She played it to Sam Kerr, the ball then spilled out to Cortnee Vine as she was challenged, then Vine played Kerr into the box, who in turn delivered a cutback near the penalty spot. [UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League](https://www.stan.com.au/watch/sport/football) and [UEFA Europa Conference League](https://www.stan.com.au/watch/sport/football) on Stan Sport. There were half-chances and openings sprinkled through the remainder of the opening stanza, which ended in a flurry of attacking activity for the Matildas. If all the player are available and we’re in form, maybe we can see a complete performance for 90 minutes.” Just seconds after Caitlin Foord had a strong penalty shout turned down, Vine was set up by another brilliant Fowler pass, only to scuff a golden one-on-one opportunity to double Australia’s advantage. That hasn’t happened, and Gustavsson was left scrambling for answers in his post-match press conference when asked where the improvement was, while also suggesting at least one of Canada’s goals was wrongly awarded due to an offside. This was the Matildas’ 13th defeat from Gustavsson’s 26 matches at the helm, a concerning stat that should give Football Australia pause for thought. Sam Kerr was well-held throughout by Jade Rose, a teenager with a bright future ahead of her. In 18 games against teams ranked inside FIFA’s top 20, the Matildas have won only once.

It was a tale of two halves in Sydney as the CommBank Matildas fell 2-1 to the resurgent Olympic champions Canada in front of nearly 27000 fans at the new ...

After intercepting the ball in midfield, a one-two with Sam Kerr gave her a sight on a goal from the edge of the penalty area. The veteran Christine Sinclair was able to find a way to cross the ball into the penalty area after her initial shot was blocked. Jade Rose, who was so imperious in defence, played her part by assisting the goal with a magnificent through ball to Leon. Sam Kerr made a perfectly weighted cut-back into the penalty area after a one-two with Cortnee Vine and Fowler arrived at the perfect time to place the ball into the back of the net. The best opportunity for the CommBank Matildas to double their lead came from another superb Mary Fowler through ball. The new look front three of Caitlin Foord, Sam Kerr and Cortnee Vine made it very difficult for Canada to play out of their own half.