Tonight, interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni aims for his team to match Brazil’s intensity after their physical showdown, emphasizing the need to play a similar style to counter their opponents. Matildas veteran Emily van Egmond reaches a milestone with her 150th cap for Australia, while the starting lineup sees some notable changes, including Teagan Micah in goal and Michelle Heyman returning to the pitch. Last Thursday’s clash ended in a 3-1 loss for Australia against Brazil, with controversial moments and animated comments from Sermanni, setting the stage for a highly anticipated rematch on the Gold Coast.
Full Article