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Paris 2024
Where to from here? The questions the Matildas must answer
After parting ways with coach Tony Gustavsson, the federation has some big, philosophical questions it needs to answer before it embarks on a search for his successor.
- by Vince Rugari
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Matildas part ways with coach Gustavsson after Olympics flop
Tony Gustavsson and Football Australia have agreed there will be no new contract after the Swede’s previous deal expired with the team’s elimination from Paris 2024.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Paris 2024
A nice guy with a complex legacy: Gustavsson’s Matildas roller-coaster has come to a halt
As the post-mortems come thick and fast, a holistic reflection of the Swede’s tenure in charge of the Matildas can be viewed through the prism of his own language.
- by Emma Kemp
Analysis
Paris 2024
This was classic backs-to-the-wall Matildas – and that was the problem
An Olympic campaign sputtered to an end in Marseille as the Matildas succumbed 2-1 to the US, their forever nemesis. It was an unprepossessing way to go out.
- by Greg Baum
Canada were busted for spying in Paris. They told FIFA it happens regularly
Canadian officials admitted in evidence to FIFA that spying on opponents was routinely done after the women’s team was caught using drones at the Paris Olympics.
- by Graham Dunbar
Opinion
Paris 2024
Why I still have faith that the Matildas can keep their Olympic dream alive
Australia is pretty quick to dump on an underperforming team, but there are two reasons why I think the Matildas can reach the knockout phase from here.
- by Elise Kellond-Knight
The Matildas faced certain disaster. Everything changed in 31 chaotic minutes
The Australian women’s football team was 5-2 down and facing an early exit from Paris 2024. Then came four goals – a total of 11 in an absurd and fascinating victory.
Matildas fitness in focus after ‘train-wreck’ loss to Germany: report
The fitness of the Matildas will reportedly be the focus of a comprehensive review following their thumping loss to Germany at the Paris Olympics.
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Paris 2024
The Matildas wanted a dream start to the Games. It was a 90-minute nightmare
Australia arrived in France with ambitions of a deep run into the Olympic tournament. Against Germany, it was the worst possible start.
- by Emma Kemp
Opinion
Paris 2024
No Kerr, no medal? Think again when it comes to skilled and hungry Matildas
A first-up meeting with Germany will test Australia’s women’s team, but they have proved they’re up to any challenge.
- by Craig Foster
Within a ring of steel, Israelis and Malians share a joyous two hours
The French capital was prepared for a riot when Israeli athletes competed for the first time in Paris. Then a soccer match broke out.
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola