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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Selection dilemma for Sermanni

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is faced with a selection dilemma for the do-or-die match against Canada on Wednesday evening in Chengdu, China, with a fully fit squad available to choose from.

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Socceroos success spurs Ferguson

FIFA interview with Alicia Ferguson

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Matildas at the Women's World Cup

Jo Peters speaks her recovery from injury and the excitement in the lead up to the Canada match.

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Matildas going for the win against Canada

The Matildas are determined to go for the jugular on Wednesday evening against Canada and try to achieve what many would have thought impossible – finish top of their group at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in China.

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Sermanni to go full strength against Canada

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni will name his strongest possible team for the match against Canada, despite the magnificent performance of the team that took the park against Norway in Hangzhou Dragon Stadium last night.

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De Vanna earns Australia deserved draw

Lisa De Vanna has once again proved to be Australia’s ‘super sub’ after scoring a sensational goal with seven minutes remaining to give the Matildas a deserved 1-1 draw with group favourites Norway at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in China.

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Changes needed for match against Norway

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is likely to include several new faces for the match against Norway on Saturday night, despite the comprehensive win against Ghana in the opening match.

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'Super sub' gets praise from team mates

Matildas midfielder Heather Garriock has praised ‘super sub’ team mate Lisa De Vanna, after the speedy striker provided the catalyst for a strong second half performance that saw Australia beat Ghana 4-1 in the opening group match of the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup being played i

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Sermanni hails performance

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni hailed the performance of his team after breaking its FIFA Women’s World Cup finals hoodoo, in beating Ghana 4-1 in Hangzhou last night.