Australian soccer
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Analysis
You had to look closely, but Socceroos gave glimpse of bright future in Bangladesh
The performances of Nestory Irankunda, Jordan Bos and Daniel Arzani gave Australian fans something to be excited about on an otherwise dreary Thursday night in Dhaka.
- by Vince Rugari
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Socceroos scrape 2-0 win over Bangladesh, Irankunda makes debut
Nestory Irankunda made a surprise starting debut for the Socceroos in a scrappy 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in tough conditions in Dhaka on Thursday night.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Do that for the nation’: Socceroos to unleash Bayern Munich-bound young gun
Nestory Irankunda will make his international debut in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, coach Graham Arnold has confirmed.
- by Vince Rugari
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Olympics
Swede nothings: Matildas coach coy on future after unveiling Olympic squad
Tony Gustavsson has revealed the 18 players he’ll be taking to Paris, but won’t say whether he’ll still be their coach beyond the tournament.
- by Vince Rugari
One legend to another: Surprise appearance by tennis great to honour Matildas’ Lydia Williams
The Matildas defeated China 2-0 in their second friendly in Australia before the Paris Olympics. But it was all about goalkeeper Lydia Williams and a special presentation from Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
- by Emma Kemp
As it happened: Matildas beat China 2-0 to give Lydia Williams the perfect farewell
Goals from Clare Wheeler and Hayley Raso ensured a note-perfect night in Sydney for the Matildas’ last home match before the Olympics - and Lydia Williams’ last match on Aussie soil.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas coach promises ‘more aggressive’ Sydney display but Foord ‘unlikely’
Australia will play one more friendly against China at a sold-out Accor Stadium, just hours before Tony Gustavsson names his 18-player Paris 2024 squad on Tuesday.
- by Emma Kemp
‘It’s not OK’: Carpenter says calendar crunch has zapped Matildas’ energy
European-based Matildas are out on their feet after a long season - and an increasingly ‘jammed’ schedule is making it worse, according to one of Australia’s biggest stars.
- by Vince Rugari
‘I’m a bit concerned’: Gustavsson takes blame as Matildas rocked by Foord injury scare
Caitlin Foord’s preparation for the Paris Olympics could be disrupted after she went down with a hamstring injury in Friday night’s scratchy 1-1 draw with China.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas escape at the death to draw with China in Adelaide - as it happened
It took a set piece and a 95th-minute Michelle Heyman goal for a flat Australian side to claim a 1-1 draw in the first of their final two pre-Olympic friendlies.
- by Emma Kemp
‘It’s been a stressful week’: Crunch time arrives for Matildas’ Olympic hopefuls
Tony Gustavsson will unveil his 18-player Olympic squad next week, and said there are likely only three spots left up for grabs ahead of Friday night’s friendly with China.
- by Vince Rugari