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In pics: Australia fall to Norway
It was a heartbreaking end to the Matildas' World Cup campaign, going out on penalties to Norway after both sides were inseparable at 1-1 after 120 minutes and a red card for Alanna Kennedy. Check out the pics here.
23 Jun 2019
Once a Matilda, always a Matilda
The saying goes, once a Matilda, always a Matilda and although now retired from professional football, Alicia (Eesh) Ferguson-Cook has never strayed far from the game she loves.
22 Jun 2019
Norway back for Matildas
Tameka Yallop was one of a clutch of Matildas at their first World Cup in 2011 when Australia denied Norway a place in the knockout rounds.
22 Jun 2019
Match Preview: Norway v Australia
The Matildas will look for another win in the round of 16 as they take on Norway at Stade de Nice.
22 Jun 2019
Norway confident ahead of Matildas clash
While the pressure is on from the beginning of the qualifying process for a World Cup it definitely increases once the knockout stages begin.
22 Jun 2019
Gung-ho Matildas ready for Norway clash
Ante Milicic says the Matildas won't be cowed out of their attacking game plan in their Round of 16 elimination clash with Norway at the Women's World Cup.
22 Jun 2019
Milicic: We haven’t been at our best yet
The Matildas have faced some criticism after failing to top their group despite being the top-seeded team.
22 Jun 2019
The Norwegian in the Matildas' midst...
Rookie Matilda fullback Karly Roestbakken's father might be Norwegian – but there is no doubt where his loyalties will lie on Sunday morning.
21 Jun 2019
Matildas v Norway guide
A look at the Matildas' round of 16 match with world No.12s Norway, known as the 'Grasshoppers'.
21 Jun 2019
‘People didn’t give a sh** about women’s sport’: How Lisa De Vanna became the most important figure in Australian football
"I love serial killers," Lisa De Vanna nonchalantly tells Optus Sport, grinning through oversized sunglasses as she leans back against a wooden jetty near her Spearwood home.
21 Jun 2019
Matildas' inside track on Norway
More than half of the Matildas have experience playing in Scandinavia, with eight spending time in Norway - the side's next opposition at the World Cup.
21 Jun 2019
Matildas hail Hegerberg's absence
Elise Kellond-Knight says Ada Hegerberg's absence from the Norwegian national team is a big statement that really matters.
20 Jun 2019
Matildas player report card
A report card for each of the Matildas at the end of the group stage as they turn their attention to their first knockout opponent: Norway.
20 Jun 2019
WWC pic special: Australia v Jamaica
Australia 4-1 win over Jamaica secured them a top-two finish in Group C. Stephanie Meek (@stephaniemeekphotography) was at Stade des Alpes to capture the game.
20 Jun 2019
Matildas already focused on Norway clash
While the fans were still celebrating the Matildas win the players had already switched their focus to their upcoming challenge - a Round of 16 clash against Norway.
19 Jun 2019
Not enough: Milicic wants more from his Matildas
Matildas coach Ante Milicic would like to see his side recognise when to up the tempo and when to kill the game as they advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.
19 Jun 2019
Trio's Matildas milestones
Lisa De Vanna, Karly Roestbakken and Aivi Luik all had moments in the sun in the Matildas' 4-1 defeat of Jamaica for different reasons.
19 Jun 2019
Focused on the three points
The mathematicians were out in force before the final Group C games kicked off in Grenoble and Valenciennes as the final standings would most likely come down to goal difference.
19 Jun 2019
WWC Gallery: Australia vs Jamaica
The Matildas are through to the round of 16 after a 4-1 win. Rachel Bach (@bythewhiteline) was there to capture the action.
19 Jun 2019
The world hails Sam Kerr's four-goal haul
Sam Kerr has been showered with praise after a record bag of four goals against Jamaica at the Women's World Cup.
19 Jun 2019
Sam Kerr's verdict on her Kerr-azy World Cup goalfest
Sam Kerr has become the first Australian to score a hat-trick at a World Cup, scoring four against Jamaica to book the Matildas a place in the last 16.
19 Jun 2019
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