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Matildas Hero: This is devastating

Matildas Hero: This is devastating

Matildas's Rio 2016 goalkeeper hero Lydia Williams admits she's disappointed her Brazilian rival Barbara kept coming off her line in the penalty shootout to derail Australia's Olympic dream. 16 Aug 2016
Why didn't the ref stop her?

Why didn't the ref stop her?

Matildas defender Laura Alleway says all nations were briefed on penalty taking before the start 2016 Rio Olympics. 15 Aug 2016
5 Things Learned: Brazil v Australia

5 Things Learned: Brazil v Australia

Dear Alanna Kennedy, 14 Aug 2016
Matildas' loss: Twitter reacts

Matildas' loss: Twitter reacts

The Matildas took to social media to express their despair after going down 7-6 on penalties (0-0 AET) to Brazil on Saturday (AEST). 13 Aug 2016
Matildas mateship !

Matildas mateship !

It might have been a heartbreaking result for the Matildas but the match against Brazil did at least give one light moment when Lisa De Vanna had to be reminded which end the water comes out of from her bottle... 13 Aug 2016
FFA praise 'courageous' Matildas

FFA praise 'courageous' Matildas

FFA Chairman Stephen and CEO David Gallop heaped praise on the Matildas after they were narrowly defeated by Brazil in Belo Horizonte on Saturday (AEST). 13 Aug 2016
Stajcic: Even Messi misses pens

Stajcic: Even Messi misses pens

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic praised the Australians after their 2016 Rio Olympics exit to Brazil which finished 7-6 on penalties (0-0 AET) at a packed Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte. 13 Aug 2016
Shootout heartbreak: Brazil down Matildas

Shootout heartbreak: Brazil down Matildas

The Matildas' Olympics dream is over in the cruellest of circumstances after a 0-0 draw saw Brazil win 7-6 on penalties in the 2016 Rio Olympics quarter-finals. 13 Aug 2016
Catley: 'This is huge!'

Catley: 'This is huge!'

Matildas defender Steph Catley is ready for the biggest game of her career against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2016 Rio Olympics at Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte on Saturday (11am AEST). 12 Aug 2016
Stajcic: I have a long memory

Stajcic: I have a long memory

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic believes Australia’s recent encounters with Brazil in major tournaments has now established a genuine rivalry in women’s football. 12 Aug 2016
Top 50 Aussies: 10-1

Top 50 Aussies: 10-1

This is it - the final top ten of our Top 50 Aussies of 2016! Get a back issue of the August issue of FourFourTwo magazine to see exclusive pics and interviews with the stars in the full rundown. Grab a copy here now! And see the full list here... 12 Aug 2016
'Beating Brazil is life or death'

'Beating Brazil is life or death'

Matildas co-skipper Lisa De Vanna says beating Brazil in their Olympics quarter final is a matter of life or death. 12 Aug 2016
'We can handle pressure'

'We can handle pressure'

Matildas co-captain Clare Polkinghorne doesn’t believe external pressure played a part in Australia’s floundering start to the 2016 Rio Olympics. 11 Aug 2016
Top 50 Aussies: 19-11

Top 50 Aussies: 19-11

We're up to the top 20 on our rundown of the top 50 Aussies of the past year, as revealed in last month's FourFourTwo magazine - here's 19-11 with a bonus piece of trivia on each star too... 11 Aug 2016
EKK ready for Brazilian crowd

EKK ready for Brazilian crowd

Matildas defensive midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight is relishing the opportunity to play against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2016 Rio Olympics in a packed Mineirao stadium at Belo Horizonte on Saturday (AEST). 11 Aug 2016
'Pressure all on Brazil'

'Pressure all on Brazil'

The Matildas will be facing a hostile crowd when they take on Brazil in the quarter final of the women's football at the Rio Olympics but Australian co-captain Lisa De Vanna says the pressure is on the home team. 11 Aug 2016
Top 50 Aussies: 29-20

Top 50 Aussies: 29-20

Get the August issue of FourFourTwo for the full list and exclusive chats with our best players... but here's the rundown of 29-20, with a bonus piece of trivia on each star! 10 Aug 2016
Matildas prepared for any opponent

Matildas prepared for any opponent

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says he couldn’t care less who their opponents will be in the upcoming quarter-finals stage at the 2016 Rio Olympics. 10 Aug 2016
Australia win 6-1 over Zimbabwe for a quarter finals spot in Rio

Australia win 6-1 over Zimbabwe for a quarter finals spot in Rio

WE'RE THROUGH TO FINALS 10 Aug 2016
Matildas win, wait begins

Matildas win, wait begins

The Matildas have claimed their first win of the 2016 Rio Olympics and have progressed to the knockout stage after a comprehensive 6-1 thumping over Zimbabwe in the final game of Group F at the Fonte Nova Arena, Salvador. 10 Aug 2016
Heyman: It's in the backpack

Heyman: It's in the backpack

Despite the all or nothing clash, Matildas striker Michelle Heyman says she's relaxed on the eve of their do-or-die game against Zimbabwe at the 2016 Rio Olympics. 9 Aug 2016

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