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Matildas Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Paris Olympics: Live Updates and Team Shake-ups

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Challenges and changes for the Matildas as they battle injuries and shake up their team ahead of the Paris Olympics. Follow the latest updates and revelations here!

The Matildas, Australia's national women's soccer team, are facing a significant injury crisis as they gear up for the Paris Olympics. In a friendly match against Mexico, the team is struggling to overcome the hurdles posed by multiple players' injuries. The pressure is on for the Matildas to make a strong impression before the Olympics, with their coach Tony Gustavsson forced to implement a daring team selection shake-up to navigate through the challenges.

Despite the setbacks, emerging player Kaitlyn Torpey is determined to showcase her skills and secure her spot in the Olympic squad after impressing during the qualifiers. The Matildas' star forward Mary Fowler has also voiced her determination to have a more significant impact at the upcoming Games, emphasizing the importance of balance in her role.

As the team faces off against Mexico in a crucial Olympic preparation test, all eyes are on the Matildas' performance and how they handle the injury-hit starting XI. The match, set on neutral territory in the United States, promises an exciting showdown between the two teams and will serve as a litmus test for Australia's Olympic aspirations.

In conclusion, the Matildas' journey towards the Paris Olympics is fraught with challenges and uncertainties, but the team's resilience and determination shine through as they navigate the injury crisis and team shake-ups. With players like Torpey and Fowler stepping up, Australia's hopes for Olympic success remain high, setting the stage for an intense and thrilling competition in Paris.

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Live updates: Matildas face Mexico as injury crisis hampers Olympic ... (ABC News)

The Matildas are battling an injury crisis as they prepare for the Paris Olympics with a friendly against Mexico. Follow live.

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Matildas v Mexico LIVE: Gustavsson sticks with tried and tested for ... (BusinessDay.com.au)

The injury-addled Matildas have few chances left to impress before the Olympics and face a tough opponent in San Antonio on Wednesday morning (AEST).

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Matildas confirm wild team shake up (NEWS.com.au)

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has been forced to gamble with a selection shake up for one of the Matildas' final pre-Olympic matches. 2 min read.

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Injury-hit Matildas' starting XI revealed for crucial Olympic prep test ... (Fox Sports)

Injury-hit Matildas' starting XI revealed for crucial Olympic prep test — LIVE.

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Why are the Matildas plagued with injuries? - ABC listen (ABC)

Katrina Gorry of Australia celebrates scoring her team's sixth penalty in the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand ...

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Emerging Matilda Torpey ready to shine in Mexico clash (The Women's Game)

The Matildas' bolter during Olympic qualifiers, Kaitlyn Torpey is determined to prove she wasn't a flash in the pan and seal her spot on the plane to Paris.

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What time do the Matildas play today? Kickoff for Mexico vs ... (Sportal.com.au)

It'll be a nice trip abroad for Australia, with the match to take place on neutral territory in the United States, although plenty of Mexican fans are set to be ...

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Mary Fowler: "Balance, for me, is important" (Matildas)

CommBank Matildas forward Mary Fowler spoke to Football Australia media as the team arrived in San Antonio, Texas to continue preparations for their game ...

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Matildas v Mexico: Fowler's warning ahead of Olympics (CODE Sports)

As Australia prepares to tackle Mexico, Matildas star Mary Fowler says there's a key reason she's a more impactful player than at the last Olympic Games.

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Matildas team confirmed as Fowler issues Olympics warning (Daily Telegraph)

As Australia prepares to tackle Mexico, Matildas star Mary Fowler says there's a key reason she's a more impactful player than at the last Olympic Games.

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Mary Fowler ready to have 'more of an impact' at the Olympics ... (The Inner Sanctum)

Mary Fowler admits she can have 'more of an impact' at the Paris Olympics to help achieve a podium finish ahead of the Matildas' friendly against Mexico.

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Hayley Raso and Caitlin Foord help Matildas to 2-0 win over Mexico ... (ABC News)

Matildas players congratulate Hayley Raso after a goal in a friendly against Mexico. Hayley Raso's strike from outside the box gave the Matildas an early lead.

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CommBank Matildas defeat energetic Mexico 2-0 (Matildas)

The CommBank Matildas have defeated Mexico 2-0 in a high-tempo affair in San Antonio, Texas.Goals to Hayley Raso and Caitlin Foord got the job done in a ...

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Matildas v Mexico LIVE: Gustavsson sticks with tried and tested for ... (The Age)

Now it's Mary Fowler dropping back deeper into midfield, Emily van Egmond in that second striker role and Caitlin Foord back on the left - and Foord has just ...

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Matildas pass tactical test against Mexico with flying colours in 2-0 ... (Optus Sport)

He deployed a new game plan, forcing his Australian stars to prove their versatility and ability to absorb pressure all across the pitch at Toyota Field.

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Foord brilliance steers Matildas past Mexico (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Caitlin Foord has scored one goal and assisted another to steer the Matildas to a hard-fought 2-0 win over hard-pressing Mexico in an entertaining test ...

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'Exactly what we needed': Matildas learn plenty from Mexico ... (BusinessDay.com.au)

Tony Gustavsson got the test he wanted from the high-pressing, high-energy world No.31-ranked side.

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Former Matilda calls for bolter's Olympic selection (Nine)

With the Paris Olympics less than three months away and only two more national team camps scheduled, questi...

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'Big call': Matildas in wild team shake up (The Advertiser)

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has been forced to gamble with a selection shake up for one of the Matildas' final pre-Olympic matches. 3 min read.

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'She's one of the best': Matildas star Caitlin Foord is 'slowly' starting ... (Optus Sport)

The 29-year-old is Australia's 'most important player' yet is continually overlooked when it comes to awards or conversations about the biggest stars.

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Analysis: Scoreboard masks worrying Matildas woes (CODE Sports)

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson was gushing after his team's 2-0 win over Mexico and their ability to withstand the pressure but will the Aussie women be ...

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Matildas' 'most important player' confirmed as A-Leagues star debuts ... (Hyundai A-League)

Brisbane Roar winger Sharn Freier is the latest A-Leagues star to debut for Australia as the Matildas defeated Mexico 2-0 in Texas.

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Sharn Freier: "I feel so honoured" (Matildas)

The CommBank Matildas 2-0 win against Mexico has been described as a learning experience, a good hit-out, and an opportunity to put into practice new ...

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Matildas Big Board: Tony Gustavsson's Olympic-sized headache ... (ESPN FC)

Locks, bolters and those in the conversation: After Tuesday's 2-0 win over Mexico, Marissa Lordanic runs the rule over the Matildas' potential Olympic ...

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Matildas Big Board: Tony Gustavsson's Olympic-sized headache ... (ESPN Australia)

Locks, bolters and those in the conversation: After Tuesday's 2-0 win over Mexico, Marissa Lordanic runs the rule over the Matildas' potential Olympic ...

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Cortnee Vine: “It felt good to be back out there" (Matildas)

CommBank Matildas forward Cortnee Vine spoke to Football Australia media in the aftermath of Australia's 2-0 victory over Mexico, and her first minutes for ...

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