Switzerland vs Matildas scoreboard
8m agoFri 25 Oct 2024 at 6:08pm
Interesting forward setup
Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop is back up forward with Mary Fowler and Cailtin Foord.
It’s looking like Yallop and Foord are looking to team up today for a goal (or, hopefully, a few), while Fowler is floating back to help in the mid when needed.
15m agoFri 25 Oct 2024 at 6:00pm
And we’re off
Alright. National anthems are sung and jackets are stripped off. We’re ready to get this party underway.
There’s plenty of Matildas shirts in the crowd. Let’s hope that helps them get over the line.
What are we expecting (hoping) to see today, team?
The road to the 2027 Asian Cup starts here for the Matildas (and the one to the next Euros for Switzerland). It may be a friendly – but it matters.
22m agoFri 25 Oct 2024 at 5:53pm
Good Matildas depth?
Great to see the mix of experience and youth in the starting 11 including the likes of Mackenzie Arnold and Ellie Carpenter as captain, hopefully we can do well against a fairly dangerous Swiss side today.
– Adam
Who’d have thought.
But I agree, Adam. It’s nice to see Kaitlyn Torpey make her way into the starting mix, while having plenty of depth on the bench.
25m agoFri 25 Oct 2024 at 5:51pm
Start of new Sermanni reign
It’s the Matildas’ first ever game against Switzerland but also the start of Tom’s Sermanni’s stint as interim coach.
It’s the third time the Scotman’s been in charge of the Matildas, having previously coached the team from 1994-1997 and 2005-2012. So, he’s got experience on his side.
But this Matildas side really have no time to waste. They are booked and busy, with the side to next play Brazil, then two fixtures against Taiwan starting in late November.
However, his first (new) big test: today’s match against the Swiss.
30m agoFri 25 Oct 2024 at 5:45pm
Switzerland’s starting XI
Ranked 25 in the world, this side is going to be no easy task for the Aussies. Here’s the Swiss side:
36m agoFri 25 Oct 2024 at 5:39pm
Australia’s starting XI
Interestingly, no Steph Catley in the starting lineup. She’ll begin the match as a sub. Ellie Carpenter will have the captain’s armband on instead. That’s a big moment for her.
51m agoFri 25 Oct 2024 at 5:24pm
Good morning
Hello football fans and welcome to our live blog for the Matildas’ first ever clash with Switzerland in an international friendly.
Who else is up at this outrageous time to watch our favourite stars?
Please leave plenty of comments throughout the match as you hang out with us for the next few hours. It (should) be a good one.
Alright, let’s do this thing, hey?
Kick-off at 5;00am AEDT.
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