Matildas Defeat Blågult In Friendly Encounter

Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-host, Australia defeated Sweden 4-0 in an international friendly match on Saturday at the AAMI Park, Melbourne in Australia.

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Manchester City forward, Hayley Raso set up Chelsea FC Women forward, Sam Kerr for the first goal of the game in the 37th minute to give the Matildas a lone goal lead at halftime.

Swedish coach, Gustavsson’s half-time team talk worked the wonders as Australia scored three more goals after the interval.

Caitlin Foord doubled the host lead in the 51st minute off Kyra Cooney-Cross’s assist.

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Sam Kerr in the 73rd minute assisted Manchester City forward, Mary Fowler who converted into Blågult net to increase Australia’s lead to three.

Arsenal FC forward, Caitlin Foord scored her second goal of the night in the 78th minute to round up a 4-0 win for the Matildas.

It was three straight wins for Australia while Sweden suffered its first loss in five games after UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 ouster to Champions, English Lionesses.

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Belgian women’s national team prepared for the Arnold Clark Cup with a 7-0 bashing of Slovakia in an international friendly match.

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Sari Kees, Diana Bartovicova (own goal), Tessa Wullaert, and Tinne De Caigny gave Belgium a 4-0 lead in the first half.

In the second half, goals from Hannah Eurlings, Tessa Wullaert, and Ella Van Kerkhoven ended the contest.

Belgium will face Italy, South Korea, and England next year at the Arnold Clark Cup.

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

I am a huge advocate of Women’s football after covering the Nigeria Women Football Leagues (NWFL) since 2019. An unbiased football writer with penchant for women’s in sports and historical analysis.

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