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Matildas Face China: High Stakes, Little Heroes, and Injury Concerns

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Get the latest updates on the Matildas facing China in a high-stakes friendly match, featuring little heroes and injury concerns. Will the Matildas impress for the Paris Olympics? Find out here!

The Matildas are gearing up for a crucial match against China in Sydney, following a late 1-1 draw in their previous encounter. With hopes of a more convincing performance, the team is eager to showcase their skills against the Asian Cup champions. As Paris 2024 approaches, Tony Gustavsson and the Matildas are under pressure to secure their spots for the Olympics.

Adding to the excitement, an under-8s girls soccer team will have the unique opportunity to share the field with their heroes, the Matildas, in tonight's match. The young players will undoubtedly be inspired by the elite athletes as they witness the game up close. Meanwhile, Caitlin Foord's hamstring injury raises concerns about her availability for the Paris Olympics, leaving fans and coaches on edge.

In a record-breaking moment, the Matildas will play in front of a massive crowd at Accor Stadium, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown with China. As the team strives for victory, every moment of the match will be crucial in determining the final squad for the Paris Olympics. Stay tuned for live updates and highlights!

As the game unfolds, Hayley Raso's impressive shot on target forces a save from China's goalkeeper, adding to the intensity of the match. With the Matildas coming out firing after half-time, the excitement continues to build towards a nail-biting finish. Will the team secure a win and solidify their Olympic aspirations? Follow the action to find out!

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Live updates: Matildas face China in second friendly in Sydney (ABC News)

After their late 1-1 draw against China last week, the Matildas are hoping for a more convincing performance against the Asian Cup champions tonight in ...

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Matildas v China LIVE: Last chance to impress for Olympic hopefuls ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

With Paris 2024 looming, Tony Gustavsson will be hoping there are no more injury scares after Caitlin Foord went down in Friday night's draw between the ...

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Mini Matilda's to share the field with their heroes - NBN News (NBN News)

An under 8s girls soccer team from the Hunter will share the field with their heroes tonight in Sydney, as the Matildas take on China in front of an 8.

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Matildas vs China live score, lineups, highlights from Australia ... (Sporting News AU)

The Matildas will play in front of a record crowd at Accor Stadium against China in their final hit out before the Paris Olympics in July.

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Australia v China: international women's football friendly – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute: Who will impress and win a place in the Matildas' final squad for the Paris Olympics? Find out with Jonathan Howcroft.

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Matildas v China LIVE: Last chance to impress for Olympic hopefuls ... (The Age)

With Paris 2024 looming, Tony Gustavsson will be hoping there are no more injury scares after Caitlin Foord went down in Friday night's draw between the ...

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Arsenal star picks up worrying injury on international duty (Daily Cannon)

Arsenal and Matildas star Caitlin Foord sustains a hamstring injury, raising concerns over her availability for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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Matildas v China LIVE: Last chance to impress for Olympic hopefuls ... (The Age)

There's our first shot on target, as Hayley Raso forces a fairly elementary save out of China's Huan Xu as she shoots from a narrow angle.

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Matildas come out firing after half-time (Herald Sun)

Welcome to the live blog of the Matildas final hitout before Paris as Australia faces China at Sydney's Accor Stadium.

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Matildas farewell pioneer Lydia Williams in rousing send-off - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Australia has given Lydia Williams a stirring send-off as the Matildas pioneer prepares to bring down the curtain on her international career.

WATCH: CommBank Matildas send off Lydia Williams with 2-0 ... (Matildas)

The CommBank Matildas celebrated legendary goalkeeper Lydia Williams' final home game with a 2-0 victory over China PR in front of 76798 fans at Accor ...

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Matildas send ominous Olympics message (NEWS.com.au)

The Matildas have bid farewell to their Australian fans with a dominant display as their focus turns to the upcoming Paris Olympics. 2 min read.

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Iconic moment in touching tribute as Matildas put on a show in final ... (Fox Sports)

Substitutes Clare Wheeler and Cortnee Vine had crucial impacts off the bench as the Matildas farewelled Australia before heading to the Paris Olympics with ...

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Clare Wheeler and Hayley Raso fire Matildas to 2-0 victory over ... (Optus Sport)

Tony Gustavsson's squad produced a 2-0 victory over China PR in Sydney on Monday night.

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Football news 2024: Matildas legend Lydia Williams receives ... (Nine)

Matildas legend Lydia Williams received a standing ovation at Accor Stadium on Monday night against China in her final game on Australian soil before the ...

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Matildas seal 2-0 win over China in last pre-Games test (The North West Star)

Goals from Hayley Raso and Clare Wheeler have given the Matildas a perfect pre-Olympics send-off in a 2-0...

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Matildas sign off with victory over China before Paris Olympic Games (The Guardian)

Tony Gustavsson got a final chance to run the rule over the remaining contenders for a place in his Olympic squad as his team delivered a 2-0 win in Sydney.

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One legend to another: Surprise appearance by tennis great to ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The Matildas defeated China 2-0 in their second friendly in Australia before the Paris Olympics. But it was all about goalkeeper Lydia Williams and a ...

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Tony Gustavsson may have played last game on Australian soil as ... (Optus Sport)

The 50-year-old's contract with Football Australia ends after next month's Olympic Games.

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Matildas v China LIVE: Last chance to impress for Olympic hopefuls ... (WAtoday)

With Paris 2024 looming, Tony Gustavsson will be hoping there are no more injury scares after Caitlin Foord went down in Friday night's draw between the ...

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Gustavsson backs Matildas to win Olympic medal in Paris (The Northern Daily Leader)

Despite missing injured Sam Kerr, Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is confident the squad he has chosen to contest...

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Matildas great Lydia Williams honoured by Evonne Goolagong ... (SBS)

Matildas great Lydia Williams has played her final game on home soil, against China in Sydney, as she prepares to call time after the Paris Olympics.

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Lydia Williams's emotional Matildas farewell showed the indelible ... (ABC News)

As the Matildas' longest-serving goalkeeper and proud Noongar woman, Lydia Williams has ushered through a new era of Australian sport, both on and off the ...

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History making Matildas team selected for Paris Olympics (Matildas)

The 18-strong Matildas team to compete at Paris 2024 has been announced by the Australian Olympic Committee at Sydney Olympic Park.Captained by Steph Catley ...

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Matildas name Paris Olympic Games squad without injured Sam Kerr (ABC News)

Australia's women's football team is heading to Paris without seven-time Olympic goalscorer Sam Kerr.

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WATCH LIVE: Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad for Paris, Grant ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Charlotte Grant is the highest-profile omission from Tony Gustavsson's squad with the coach rolling the dice on Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry.

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Bold gamble on star; six cut in brutal Olympics call: Matildas squad ... (Fox Sports)

The Matildas' 18-player squad for the Paris Olympics has been revealed, with Katrina Gorry making the cut despite battling injury.

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Vine selected in Matildas Olympic team (Sydney FC)

Cortnee Vine has fulfilled her lifelong dream to make the Olympics when she was named in the 18 player Matildas squad.

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Olympic heartbreak for Matildas legend (NEWS.com.au)

Veteran goalkeeper Lydia Williams has missed out on a berth in the Matildas' 18-player Olympic Games squad but will travel to Paris as one of four reserves, ...

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Lydia Williams misses selection in Matildas 18-player Olympic ... (National Indigenous Times)

Lydia Williams may have played her final minutes for the Matildas after booking her ticket to Paris yet missing the cut-off in coach Tony Gustavvson&r...

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Paris 2024: Injured Foord and Gorry named in Matilda's Olympic ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Tony Gustavsson has gambled on the fitness of Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry, naming the injured duo in his squad for the Matildas' Olympics campaign.

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