More acclaim for trio of Matildas
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More acclaim for trio of Matildas

Australian women's football has received more acclaim overnight with three Matildas - Heather Garriock, Collette McCallum and captain Cheryl Salisbury - listed amongst ten nominees who will be vying for the 2007 AFC Women’s Player of the Year award.

Matildas striker named amongst world's elite
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Matildas striker named amongst world's elite

Matildas striker Lisa De Vanna has been named in the FIFA all-star team following the conclusion of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup overnight.

Young Matildas hold China to a draw
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Young Matildas hold China to a draw

The Young Matildas have secured a 0-0 draw in the second match of the two-game series against China, to conclude preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Championship that is being held in China, starting next weekend.

Young Matildas lose narrowly to Chinese hosts
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Young Matildas lose narrowly to Chinese hosts

The Young Matildas has lost the first of a two-match series against China 1-0 in Chengdu, as they continue preparations for the AFC U19 Women’s Championship that is being held in China next month.

Young Matildas squad to take on China
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Young Matildas squad to take on China

The Young Matildas will take enormous heart from the performance of their senior counterparts at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, when they kick off preparations for the AFC U/19 Women’s Championship later today in China.

Matildas credibility has been greatly enhanced: Sermanni
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Matildas credibility has been greatly enhanced: Sermanni

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni believes the teams performances at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in China, has greatly enhanced Australia’s credibility in the international women’s football community and sees bright things ahead for the game in this country.

Matildas run comes to end with narrow loss to Brazil
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Matildas run comes to end with narrow loss to Brazil

The Matildas run at the FIFA Women’s World Cup has come to end, but only after a brave effort where they pushed a classy Brazilian side right to the end, before finally succumbing 3-2 in Tianjin, China.

Alicia Ferguson Interview
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Alicia Ferguson Interview

Alicia Ferguson has played in big tournaments before and knows from experience how daunting they can be.

Matildas quarter final showdown with Brazil live on SBS
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Matildas quarter final showdown with Brazil live on SBS

The Matildas quarter final showdown agaisnt Brazil at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Tianjin, China, will be broadcast live on SBS from 9.50pm (AEST).

Sermanni confident of lessons learned
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Sermanni confident of lessons learned

Australian coach Tom Sermanni believes his team’s ability to overcome its ordinary second half performance against Canada, will benefit them for the quarter final clash with Brazil at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

McCallum goal one to saviour
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McCallum goal one to saviour

It was a goal that most of the male dead-ball specialists would have been proud to call their own, but in the wash-up of the last minute draw with Canada, Collette McCallum’s goal from a free kick has sort of been pushed into the background.

Salisbury hails Matildas achievement
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Salisbury hails Matildas achievement

Matildas captain Cheryl Salisbury has described the teams achievement of getting through to the quarter finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup as a wonderful and is pleased it happened to this group of players.

Matildas to play Brazil in quarters
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Matildas to play Brazil in quarters

The Matildas will play Brazil in the quarter finals of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup being held in China, following the completion of the group matches last night.

Salisbury secures dramatic quarter final spot
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Salisbury secures dramatic quarter final spot

Matildas captain Cheryl Salisbury has scored a dramatic last minute goal to send Australia through to the quarter finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, after a titanic struggle in Chengdu that ended 2-2 against Canada.

Delay won't impact on Matildas performance says Sermanni
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Delay won't impact on Matildas performance says Sermanni

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni doesn’t believe the last minute decision to postpone the match against Canada by 24 hours will have any major impact on his team.