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Taiwan: Wang Yu-Ting (gk), Su Sin-Yun, Hsu Yi-Yun, Pu Hsin-Hui, Chan Pi-Han, Wu Kai-Ching, Chen Jin-Wen, Su Yu-Hsuan, Chen Ying-Hui (capt), Lin Hsin-Hui, Huang Ke-Sin.
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Australia: Mackenzie Arnold (gk), Tameka Yallop, Charlie Grant, Clare Hunt, Natasha Prior, Sharn Freier, Chloe Logarzo, Emily van Egmond (capt), Daniela Galic, Emily Gielnik, Michelle Heyman.
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Veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond will again captain the Matildas in both friendlies against Taiwan after taking the armband at short notice when Steph Catley felt soreness in the warm-up before the second clash with Brazil.
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Chloe Logarzo returns to the Matildas’ starting XI after a long lay off, while Sharn Freier, Daniela Galic and Natasha Prior each make their starting debuts.
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The team sheet looks more suited to a 4-4-2, though Tom Sermanni has preferred to line up with a back five since returning as interim coach. That structure was at times exposed by Brazil on the counterattack, when the Matildas paid the price for the wing-backs pushing too far up the pitch, though they are less likely to face the same concerns this evening.
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STARTING XI 🗒
Here’s how we line up for our game against Chinese Taipei at AAMI Park 👊
☝️Sharn Freier, Daniela Galic and Tash Prior make their starting debuts
🔙 Chloe Logarzo makes her first appearance since October 2022#Matildas #AUSvTPE pic.twitter.com/TmpuN10Xjr— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) December 4, 2024
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Hello and welcome to live coverage of the women’s international friendly between the Matildas and Taiwan at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Australia will field a new-ish looking lineup against Taiwan as opportunities are handed to fringe players and emerging talents after a more familiar XI battled out a pair of fiery clashes with rivals Brazil.
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The Matildas fell short in both of those games against the rapidly regenerating No 8-ranked side and are now out to return to winning ways against Taiwan. Australia will face a different sort of challenge against the world No 41 in the back-to-back matches in Melbourne and then Geelong, with the visitors likely setting up with a low block. Breaking down a deep-lying defence has not always been the Matildas forte, so this looms as a good test for interim coach Tom Sermanni’s outfit even while missing a host of stars.
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This is the first time that the Matildas have returned to AAMI Park since their 4-0 win over Canada during the 2023 Women’s World Cup, when Hayley Raso scored a first-half double before Mary Fowler and Steph Catley sealed the win that ensured the hosts topped their group. Those four regulars are all missing from the squad to face Taiwan but Sermanni has called the need to use these matches to develop the next generation.
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Kick-off time in Melbourne is 8pm AEDT. I’ll be back shortly with the lineups and team news.
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Tonight we return to Naarm to play on Kulin Nation.
We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. pic.twitter.com/CRumcMpSz7
— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) December 4, 2024
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8 minutes: Chloe Logarzo took her turn taking a long-range shot that deflected into the goal. It could have gone anywhere.
5 minutes: Shaan Fryer is the next player to aim for goal after Matilda, as the midfielder breaks through from a scramble in the box. The chance was destroyed, but the offside flag was raised again.
3 minutes: Emily Gielnik breaks through the high line and over the goal, but a slightly heavy touch causes the ball to go deeper than expected. The shot from a narrow angle was easily saved by Wang Yuting. The offside flag is belatedly raised. Looking at the replay, you can see that it was a very close battle.
1 minute: The Matildas locked the ball forward from the kick-off, with Tameka Yallop's cross almost hitting Michelle Heyman's head. It's a bright start.
kick off
Beep beep! Let's go. Matilda and her friends immediately begin their attack.
The national anthem has finished, a team photo has been taken, Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarso is in tears as she rejoins the team, and the captains are carrying out their final instructions. It's finally time to leave…
The Matildas' pair of veterans have a rare opportunity to work together up front in the absence of Caitlin Ford, Hayley Raso and injured captain Sam Kerr. Emily Gielnik and Michelle Heyman have been on the fringes of the national team for most of their careers, but they can now stake a claim to being Kerr's first choice back-up, and it's likely Australia would like to play with the two. Sometimes you may be the first to fall out of rank. Center forward. Their partnership should make for an interesting little contest tonight in the broader context.
There's a hometown feel to the Matildas' line-up tonight, with Melbourne Victory forward Emily Gielnik leading the line and Western United midfielder Chloe Logarzo returning to the starting XI. Their cheering squad also arrived early.
While you wait for your players to get ready and head to AAMI Park, take some time to delve into Guardian's ever-expanding area. 100 best female soccer players in the world in 2024.
As of this writing, the players who will land between 41st and 100th have been revealed. Spoiler alert: The list so far includes three Matildas. Which Australian players could make it into the top 40 countdown?
Two friendlies against Taiwan tonight in Melbourne and Saturday in Geelong will be the Matildas' final games of the year. Australia's record this year has been middling, with six wins, five losses and one draw in official matches, partly due to the disappointing performance at the Olympics.
The women's national team will reconvene in February for the SheBelieves Cup, where they will face Japan, Colombia and host United States. The Matildas may have a permanent head coach at that time, but in the meantime, third-time coach Tom Sermanni will be in charge against Taiwan. A 70 year old man They thinly criticize their predecessors for failing to properly balance current success with future needs. of the team.
One of the important things about being a national team coach is that while you're playing for the present, you also have to plan for the future. And to be fair, I don't think we plan enough for the future.
Taiwan 11th
Taiwan: Wang Yuting (gk), Su Xingyun, Su Yiyun, Pu Xinghui, Zhang Pihang, Wu Kaiqing, Chen Jingwen, Su Yuxuan, Chen Yinghui (captain), Lin Xinghui, Huang Keshin.
Matildas XI
Australia: Mackenzie Arnold (GK), Tameka Yallop, Charlie Grant, Claire Hunt, Natasha Pryor, Sharn Fryer, Chloe Logarzo, Emily Van Egmond (Captain), Daniela Garrick, Emily Gielnik, Michelle Heyman.
Veteran midfielder Emilie van Egmond will again play for the Matildas in both friendly matches against Taiwan after having to hastily remove her armband after Steph Cutley felt pain during the warm-up before the second match against Brazil. I decided to serve as the captain.
Chloe Logarzo returns to the Matildas' starting lineup after an extended absence, while Shaan Fryer, Daniela Garik and Natasha Prior each make their starting debuts.
A 4-4-2 appears to be a better fit on the team sheet, but Tom Sermanni has favored a back five since returning as caretaker manager. That structure was exposed at times during Brazil's counter-attacks, with the Matildas paying the price for their wing-backs pushing too far up the pitch, but they are unlikely to face the same concerns tonight.
Starting eleven 🗒
Here's how to line up for the match against Chinese Taipei at AAMI Park 👊
☝️Sharn Freier, Daniella Garrick and Tash Pryor make their starting debuts
🔙 Chloe Logarzo first appearance since October 2022#Matildas #AUSvTPE pic.twitter.com/TmpuN10Xjr
— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) December 4, 2024
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Starting eleven 🗒
Here's how to line up for the match against Chinese Taipei at AAMI Park 👊
☝️Sharn Freier, Daniella Garrick and Tash Pryor make their starting debuts
🔙 Chloe Logarzo first appearance since October 2022#Matildas #AUSvTPE pic.twitter.com/TmpuN10Xjr— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) December 4, 2024
Resident football reporter Joey Lynch is at AAMI Park tonight and will wrap up all the action later with a match report. joey is already watching What we learned from the Matildas' two matches against BrazilThey, of course, continued their preparations on the field ahead of hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup.
The Matildas know the benefits that come with hosting a World Cup, but they're not like the Matildas themselves. SelecaoAfter the main event is held, Australia's own recovery period will begin. For the Matildas, the next few years will be defined by balancing their quest to qualify for the Asian Cup with their home country in 2026 and managing the transition from a golden generation of players in the twilight of their careers. That will happen.
Premable
Martin Pegan
Hello, and Welcome to the live broadcast of Matilda vs Taiwan women's international friendly match At AAMI Park in Melbourne. Australia will be fielding a new lineup for the match against Taiwan, with fringe players and up-and-coming talent being given opportunities after a familiar XI that fought through the fierce clash with arch-rivals Brazil.
The Matildas fell short in both games against the rapidly regenerating No. 8 team, but will now look to get back to winning ways against Taiwan. Australia will face a different kind of challenge from world No. 41 in back-to-back games in Melbourne and then Geelong, but the visiting team is likely to lay down a lower block. Breaking down deep defenses hasn't always been the Matildas' strong suit, so this could be a good test for interim coach Tom Sermanni's side despite missing many of their star players.
This will be the Matildas' first return to AAMI Park since their 4-0 win over Canada at the 2023 Women's World Cup. Haley Laso hit a double in the first half, and Mary Fowler and Steph Catley scored the winning runs to ensure the host team's victory. He was at the top of their group. All four regular players are not in the squad that will face Taiwan, but Sermanni insisted that these games should be used to develop the next generation.
Kick-off time in Melbourne is 8pm AEDT. We'll be back soon with lineups and team news.
If you'd like to share comments, questions, ideas, or predictions, send me an email or find me on Bluesky. @martinpegan.bsky.social and X @Martin Pegan. Let's get started!
Tonight we return to Naam to play for the Kulin Nation.
We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this land, the Bunurong Boon Ulurun and Wurundjeri Woi Ulurun peoples of the East Kulin Nation, and to their elders past, present and emerging. Show your respect. pic.twitter.com/CRumcMpSz7
— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) December 4, 2024
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Tonight we return to Naam to play for the Kulin Nation.
We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this land, the Bunurong Boon Ulurun and Wurundjeri Woi Ulurun peoples of the East Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. represents. pic.twitter.com/CRumcMpSz7
— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) December 4, 2024
