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Matildas Charge into Battle: Olympics Are on!

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Get ready, Australia! The Matildas are set to kick off their Olympic dreams against Germany, but it's not without last-minute drama!

The anticipation is palpable as the Matildas prepare to make their mark in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. Facing a tough match against world powerhouses Germany at the crack of dawn, they have all eyes on them to make a striking impression right from the outset. Under the steady guidance of their Head Coach Tony Gustavsson, the team is buzzing with energy and determination, ready to show that they’re not just there to participate but to leave a lasting legacy on the Olympic stage.

Right at the heart of this fierce competition is captain Steph Catley, who declared to reporters, "I'm good to go!" following a brief injury scare. Alongside her is a squad that’s fit and raring to hit the ground running, though they unfortunately had to bid farewell to Tameka Yallop due to injury—a real blow given her experience and talent. But don't count the Matildas out just yet! Their formidable spirit and hunger for success have proved irresistible throughout their journey, and Coach Gustavsson is optimistic that the team will rise to the occasion.

As the game day approaches, goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold urges fans to set their alarms and rally behind the squad. It’s no wonder that the Matildas are currently Australia’s most beloved sporting team, especially following their inspiring run last year. The team has shown an unwavering commitment to the game, and with all 22 players fit and focused, they are poised to pull off an unforgettable Olympic performance against Germany.

Fans are eagerly searching for ways to stream the action as the Matildas prepare for battle. With a bustling schedule on July 25 that includes football, rugby sevens, and archery, it’s set to be a thrilling day of Australian sports. The crescendo of excitement may be felt as supporters don their green and gold, united in hope and pride for their women's football team.

Did you know that the Matildas made history in 2017 when they became the first Australian women's team to ever reach the knockout stage of a World Cup? And here’s another fun fact: the team’s name “Matilda” is derived from the famous Australian bush ballad “Waltzing Matilda,” which is fitting, considering their determination and spirit reflect the heart of Australia!

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Paris 2024 Match Preview: Germany v Australia (Matildas)

The Matildas will commence their Paris 2024™ Olympic Games campaign in the early hours of the Aust.

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When are the Matildas playing at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here are ... (ABC News)

The Matildas are in for a tough group at the Olympics, facing off against some of the world's strongest teams. Here's a guide to who they're playing and ...

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Catley: "I'm good to go" (Matildas)

Matildas Head Coach Tony Gustavsson spoke at the Pre-Match Press Conference alongside captain Steph Catley as the team prepares to take on Germany in the ...

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No Kerr, no medal? Think again when it comes to skilled and hungry ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

A first-up meeting with Germany will test Australia's women's team, but they have proved they're up to any challenge.

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Arnold's call to action: “Set your alarm, get around us" (Matildas)

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold and defender Clare Hunt spoke to the media about the mood in camp as game one of Paris 2024™ fast approaches.

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Paris 2024 Olympics Australia schedule today, July 25: Matildas ... (Olympics)

Australia will be in action in football, rugby sevens and archery at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday, 25 July. Get schedule, fixtures, matches and start ...

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'I'm good to go': Steph Catley fit for Matildas' Olympics opener ... (The Guardian)

Coach Tony Gustavsson expects to select from full-strength squad with Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry among those in race against time.

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How to stream Matildas-Germany at Olympics (NEWS.com.au)

The Matildas are surely Australia's favourite sporting team right now and there will be huge interest in their campaign at the Paris Olympics.

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'She's so in form I had to hold her back': High hopes for Matildas star (Herald Sun)

All 22-Matildas are fit and ready to go for their opening Games clash with Germany – with coach Tony Gustavsson saying he has never seen them more prepared ...

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'No-brainer' that Catley starts in Matildas' Olympics opener against ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Australia's captain has revealed that the mystery 'lower leg injury' that sidelined her for the warm-up loss to Canada 12 days ago was a calf niggle.

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Matildas star Tameka Yallop forced out of Paris Olympics opener ... (ABC News)

The Matildas make a late change before their opening Olympic match in Marseille, with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.

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Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas (FTBL Australia)

The Matildas have had a make a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through ...

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Huge shock as Matildas star scratched (NEWS.com.au)

The Matildas have been forced into a dramatic change at the eleventh hour with a huge gamble backfiring on coach Tony Gustavsson. less than 2 min read.

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Staff sent home as football rocked by drone drama; Aussie champ ... (Fox Sports)

Staff sent home as football rocked by drone drama; Aussie champ victim of break-in: Olympics LIVE.

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Matildas fans make noise in Marseille ahead of Paris 2024 debut (Nine)

Just hours out from their first match of the Olympics, die-hard Matildas fans are out in force in the south...

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Matildas lose Paris Olympics opening group game 3-0 to Germany (ABC News)

The Matildas' Olympic campaign is off to a rocky start, losing to Germany 3-0 in their opening game in Marseille.

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Matildas thrashed in Olympic opener as Aussies handed brutal ... (Fox Sports)

And the 2016 Olympic gold medallists (and three-time bronze medallists) sent a statement to their competition rivals with an assured performance where only some ...

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Matildas Meltdown: 3-0 Loss to Germany in Paris at 2024 Olympics (Illawarra Mercury)

The Matildas face a challenging Olympic campaign after a troubling 3-0 loss to Germany in their 2024 Paris Games opener.

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The Matildas wanted a dream start to the Games. It was a 90-minute ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Australia arrived in France with ambitions of a deep run into the Olympic tournament. Against Germany, it was the worst possible start.

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Matildas campaign on life support after demoralising loss (Herald Sun)

Matildas have been schooled by one of the world's best attacking outfits – putting their Olympic campaign in disarray.

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Matildas slump to heavy defeat in Olympic opener as Germany show ... (The Guardian)

Australia fell to a 3-0 defeat in a disappointing first outing at the Paris Games with Group B games against Zambia and the US to come.

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Matildas defeated 3-0 by Germany in Olympics opener (SBS)

Tony Gustavsson's side is now on the back foot in a tough group as they strive to win their first Olympic medal.

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Matildas go down to World No.4 Germany at Paris 2024 opener (Matildas)

The Matildas were defeated 3-0 by world number four Germany at the Stade de Marseille on.

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'Let down the fans': Matildas coach's apology after Olympic 'wake-up ... (Fox Sports)

Captain Steph Catley confessed the Matildas “need to be better” after starting their Olympic campaign with a 3-0 loss against heavyweights Germany on Friday ...

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Coach's apology after Matildas horror show (NEWS.com.au)

Tony Gustavsson has delivered an apology to all Matildas fans after their Olympic campaign got off to the worst possible start.

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History haunts the Matildas in group-stage loss to Germany at the ... (ABC News)

Twenty-four years ago, the Matildas lost to Germany 3-0 in their opening Olympics group game. Will history continue to repeat itself in Paris?

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Olympics: Matildas humbled 3-0 in Olympics opener by Germany ... (ESPN Australia)

The Matildas have suffered a chastening start to their latest Olympic dream, outclassed 3-0 by Games powerhouse Germany on a stifling, dispiriting night in ...

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Matildas humbled 3-0 in Olympics opener by Germany (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Captain Steph Catley admits the Matildas have been given a noisy wake-up alarm at the start of their Olympics quest after being outclassed 3-0 by powerhouse ...

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Olympic Games Matildas have questions to answer everywhere after ... (ESPN Australia)

Australia lost to Germany after delivering one of the worst performances in a game of consequence under coach Tony Gustavsson.

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Matildas to again call on 'never say die' spirit after nightmare start to ... (The Guardian)

Australia will have to do it the hard way to progress at Paris 2024 but have shown that they are at their best with backs to the wall.

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Matildas Go For The Gold… Case. - Paramount ANZ (Paramount ANZ)

She's faced some of the toughest defenders in the world, but can Matildas striker, Kyah Simon, beat the Banker? Deal Or No Deal has reached celebrity status ...

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Blowtorch to probe Matildas' 'train wreck' display (Daily Telegraph)

The Matildas' fitness is under scrutiny and their preparation will be put under the microscope in the wake of the nightmarish loss to Germany at the ...

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Coach Gustavsson apologises for Matildas' Olympic loss (The Northern Daily Leader)

Matildas' coach Tony Gustavsson has apologised to Australian soccer fans for the 3-0 humbling by Germany but expects...

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