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Matildas' Dream Shattered: Can We Get a VAR Refund?

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The Matildas are left sweating in Olympic hell after a nail-biting 2-1 loss to the USA - let’s recount this rollercoaster ride!

The Paris Olympic 2024 journey for the Matildas turned into a heart-wrenching saga as they faced off against the mighty USA in a critical Group B match. In a must-win situation, the Matildas entered Stade de Marseille with high hopes, having just emerged triumphantly against Zambia. However, the football giants of the USA were unyielding, teaching the Matildas a lesson in Olympic rigor as they battled fiercely for every ball. The match began with an electric atmosphere, but soon the tension erupted on the pitch with both teams vying for supremacy.

As the game progressed, the Matildas found themselves on the back foot, succumbing to pressure from the defending champions. Despite a fight that had spectators on the edge of their seats, a controversial moment involving VAR turned the tide. A USA goal that had Australian fans scratching their heads became a pivotal point, leading to a cacophony of self-doubt echoing in the Matildas' camp. Coach Tony Gustavsson couldn't contain his frustrations, receiving a yellow card in the midst of the chaos as he argued for fairness in the beleaguered officiating.

In the waning moments of the game, the Matildas poured everything they had into an attempted comeback, but a narrow 2-1 loss ultimately left their dreams of Olympic gold dangling by a thread. The post-match atmosphere was thick with disappointment as players huddled together, contemplating the uncertainties ahead, not only for their campaign but for their future in international football—a wait that felt comparable to waiting for your favourite show to drop on streaming.

As the dust settled on this crucial match, the Matildas' Olympic dreams came crashing down, leaving them in the hands of Colombian outcomes. It’s a bitter pill to swallow for a team that’s come so close yet has faced so many obstacles. Fun fact: did you know that the Matildas have had a storied history that includes their famous run to the quarter-finals in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup? And let's not forget that the US Women's National Team has been a powerhouse in women's football for decades, having already secured four World Cup trophies! The world may be watching, but the Matildas are undeniably resilient, and there's always another chapter to write in their story!

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Paris Olympics 2024 live: Matildas face old foes USA in third and ... (ABC News)

After a chaotic win over Zambia, the Matildas need a win or a draw against the USA to keep their Olympic hopes alive. Follow live.

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Matildas in must-win scenario vs giants USA to keep Olympics ... (Fox Sports)

The Matildas need at least a draw against football giants Team USA on Thursday morning AEST to automatically qualify for the Olympic quarterfinals in Paris.

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Matildas face nail-biting wait to see if they'll be on a plane home ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The 12th-ranked Australians fell 2-1 to the tournament heavyweights at Stade de Marseille in their crucial final Group B match. Australia now needs Colombia to ...

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Matildas dudded as VAR controversy erupts (NEWS.com.au)

The Matildas Olympic hopes are teetering on the brink thanks to a moment of VAR controversy that unfolded against the USA on Thursday (AEST).

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Matildas suffer 2-1 loss to the United States to leave Olympic ... (Optus Sport)

The Matildas Olympic campaign is hanging by a thread following their narrow loss to the United States, leaving them sweating on other results in Paris 2024.

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Matildas' close call: 2-1 defeat to USA in Paris Olympics (Illawarra Mercury)

It was their best showing of the Paris Olympic Games so far, but the Matildas still went down 2-1 to the United States, and now face a nervous couple of hours ...

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Paris Olympics 2024 | Tony Gustavsson yellow card, 'farcical' VAR ... (Nine)

Tony Gustavsson was shown a yellow card and the Matildas were forced to wait around as the VAR process went pear shaped and a USA goal stood.

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Heartbreak as Matildas bow out of Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Matildas)

The Matildas were beaten 2-1 by the powerful US Women's National Team in their final gro.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Matildas defeated by US in soccer, leaving ... (The Australian Financial Review)

The Matildas lost 2-1 to the US, the team's second loss in a group stage that was ultimately riddled with errors and yellow cards.

Matildas on the precipice after Olympic loss to USA (The Northern Daily Leader)

The faltering Matildas have suffered another defeat at the Olympics, leaving their hopes of remaining in the tournament in the balance.

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Matildas' close call: 2-1 defeat to USA in Paris Olympics (The North West Star)

The Matildas' Olympic campaign is over and their medal dream has been shattered after controversial Canada ruined Australia's hopes of advancing to the next ...

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Olympics: Matildas knocked out of the Olympics - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The Matildas have been put of their misery after a woeful Olympic campaign, their medal dream evaporating in the south of France after a dispiriting defeat ...

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Matildas knocked out of the Olympics - InDaily (InDaily)

The Matildas have been put of their misery after a woeful Olympic campaign, their medal dream evaporating in the south of France after a dispiriting defeat ...

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The Matildas' Olympic dream is over after 2-1 loss to USA in final ... (SBS)

Tony Gustavsson's players have lost their third, and what has proven to be final, game in the tournament, 2-1 to the United States at the Stade Velodrome in ...

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Matildas on the precipice after Olympic loss to USA (FTBL Australia)

The Matildas have been beaten 2-1 by the USA in their final group game in Marseille, leaving their hopes of reaching the Olympic knockout stages in the ...

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Time for regeneration as USWNT ends Matildas' Olympic hopes ... (ESPN Australia)

Australia's Olympic soccer campaign is over, and coach Tony Gustavsson's contract has expired. So, is this the end of an era for the Matildas?

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Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss (The New Daily)

The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 defeat by the USA in their final group game in Marseille.

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Matildas stunned by Albert strike (WAtoday)

Korbin Albert scores a stunning goal to put USA in a commanding position against the Matildas. © International Olympic Committee.

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Did the Matildas win? Score, result from Australia women's Olympic ... (Sporting News AU)

Full-time result and score from Matildas vs. USA in Paris 2024 Olympics football group stage.

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Matildas' Paris Olympics exit is the reality check Australian football ... (ABC News)

After three underwhelming performances saw them crash out at the group stage for the first time since 2000, the Matildas' Olympic campaign must be a reality ...

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Golden generation fizzes out as Matildas' Olympic collapse exposes ... (The Guardian)

Australia's failed football campaign at Paris 2024 is painful proof the squad, coach and systems need an urgent reboot to keep pace with the world.

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Matildas part ways with coach Gustavsson after Olympics flop (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Tony Gustavsson and Football Australia have agreed there will be no new contract after the Swede's previous deal expired with the team's elimination from ...

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BREAKING: Matildas coach's contract not renewed after Olympics ... (Fox Sports)

Football Australia and Tony Gustavsson have mutually agreed to part ways following the Matildas' Olympics exit, ending the coach's four-year tenure with the ...

Matildas conclude Paris 2024™ Olympic Campaign (Football Australia)

Following the conclusion of the Matildas' Olympic campaign, Head Coach Tony Gustavsson's four-year contract with Football Australia has also come to an end by ...

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Tony Gustavsson departs as Matildas coach after early exit at Paris ... (The Guardian)

Football Australia has confirmed Gustavsson's contract will not be extended after his four-year tenure.

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Matildas, Gustavsson, part ways after worst Olympics in history (Daily Telegraph)

After the worst Olympic Games performance in the history of the Matildas Football Australia and coach Tony Gustavsson have agreed to mutually part ways.

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