Plenty to cheer for Matildas before Brazil crash party

For the first hour against Brazil on Tuesday night, the Matildas showed why they could be contenders at the 2023 World Cup on home soil. During the last 30 minutes, it became clear why they’re still a long way from being the finished article.

For the first hour, the Matildas played their best football under the guidance of coach Tony Gustavsson. They oozed composure. They played with confidence through the might of Brazil, led by six-time world player of the year, Marta, while opening up their defence regularly with precise and direct raids. However, defensive frailties remained and two cheap goals surrendered late meant a mostly impressive performance will be remembered as a missed opportunity.

Australia’s onslaught began almost instantly. Clever passages of play made light work of Brazil’s defence and Caitlin Foord had two gilt-edged chances, and would have been disappointed not to have found the back of the net from close range.just as she did on Saturday After conceding, Brazil found their rhythm. Adriana rattled the upright from distance before Marta thought she had won a penalty on the stroke of half-time. She was fouled by Tameka Yallop inside the box but was flagged for being offside in the lead-up – a decision replays showed was perhaps a let-off for Australia.However, those protests were a moot point after the restart.

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