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.
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NRL live updates: St George Illawarra Dragons vs Melbourne Storm, North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders, Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs — blog, scores and stats
Dylan Egan, 20, is set to make his NRL debut for St George Illawarra against Melbourne after playing every game for the Steelers in the NSW Cup last season. Changes for the Dragons and Storm include David Klemmer starting for the Dragons and Marion Seve added to the interchange bench for the Storm. In Friday's NRL action, Brisbane's Jordan Riki and Tom Gilbert face suspensions after being charged for high tackles in a fiery derby,...
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