Matildas’ big gamble pays off after holding giants USA in gritty draw — setting up Ashes showdown

A disciplined and resolute performance from the Matildas earned them a valuable point in a goalless draw against heavyweights USA – and assured their place in the knockout stages of the Olympics.

Australia's forward Mary Fowler came within inches of opening the scoring in the biggest game of her international career.Having shipped four goals to a slick Swedish side in their second game, a reshuffled Australian defence stifled a star-studded American attack, particularly using the off-side trap to great effect.

But under the guise of coach Tony Gustavsson, a previous assistant coach of the USWNT, the Matildas showed no fear in an opening half where neither team controlled proceedings, but both sides fashioned chances. Long throw-ins were repeatedly employed in an attempt to use Australia’s height and attacking weaponry inside the box – foremost among them captain Sam Kerr, who scored three headed goals in Australia’s opening two games.

Then on the brink of halftime, Kerr raced to get on the end of a ball bouncing towards the US goal, until Julie Ertz cleared the danger with an incredible last-ditch tackle. Ertz’s desperate intervention robbed Kerr of an immense opportunity to take the lead from close range.Australia started the second half brightly, with Fowler rifling a shot past the side netting following a beautifully-timed run into the box.

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