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Algarve Cup: Day one wrap

The Westfield Matildas got off to the perfect start at the Algarve Cup with a thrilling last-minute win over Norway. But what happened across the rest of the action in Portugal?

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Matildas edge Norway in seven-goal thriller

Larissa Crummer nabbed a 95th-minute winner as the Westfield Matildas opened their Algarve Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Norway. With time almost up, the striker nodded the ball home from a corner in the final act of a pulsating encounter. Sam Kerr also set

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Sam Kerr sets new Westfield Matildas record in Norway win

Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr was on the scoresheet in Australia's thrilling Algarve Cup win over Norway on Thursday, setting a new national team record in the process. The attacker scored her side's third goal in a last gasp 4-3 victory, the seventh consecutive internatio

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Westfield Matildas: Your guide to the 2018 Algarve Cup

The Westfield Matildas will be attempting to win the Algarve Cup for the first time when the prestigious tournament gets underway in Portugal this week. Australia finished fifth in 1999 and fourth last year, ensuring there is plenty of motivation to sound another warning to th

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Van Egmond tips tough Algarve Cup test for Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond expects a demanding Algarve Cup schedule to serve as the perfect preparation for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup. Australia are set to play four games in seven days starting against 14th-ranked Norway on Thursday morning (AEDT)

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Carpenter eyes exciting times ahead for Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas prodigy Ellie Carpenter has one eye on the present and one looking expectantly towards the future. The teenage defender is currently in Portugal ahead of Australia's first game of the Algarve Cup against Norway on Thursday morning (AEDT). It will be Carpe

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Westfield Matildas nominated for 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award

The Westfield Matildas have been announced as one of the finalists in the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards! The Matildas have been nominated in the Favourite Squad category after a superb 12 months for Alen Stajcic's side. The other finalists in their category are 5 Se

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Westfield Matildas stronger for injury setbacks: Kennedy

Westfield Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy believes the injuries which have robbed the national team of three experienced stars can be transformed into a long-term positive. Kyah Simon, Caitlin Foord and Emily Gielnik were all forced to withdraw from the Algarve Cup squad, ope

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Brewer buzzing to be back in Westfield Matildas mix

Newcastle Jets defender Hannah Brewer is intent on making a second chance with the Westfield Matildas count after winning her first call-up in four years. The 24-year-old hasn't featured on the international scene since the 2014 Cyprus Cup, where she made a solitary appearance

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‘High-octane’ Westfield Matildas seeking mental edge: Butt

Tameka Butt says the Westfield Matildas will be out to gain a psychological edge on their opponents by continuing their high-octane performances at the Algarve Cup. Heading into the tournament in Portugal, Alen Stajcic’s side will start favourites after jumping to fourth in th

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Gorry vows 'fear' factor ahead of Asian Cup

Midfielder Katrina Gorry believes the upcoming Algarve Cup gives the Westfield Matildas an opportunity to strike ‘fear’ into their fellow AFC nations ahead of April’s Asian Cup in Jordan. Australia have been pitted in Group A alongside Norway, hosts Portugal and China for the

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Kerr’s warning to Westfield Matildas’ Algarve Cup opponents

Sam Kerr enjoyed a record-breaking 2017 for both club and country, but there’s some unfinished business for the Westfield Matildas striker. While Australia’s golden girl scored a stack of goals for the national team, Sky Blue FC in the NWSL and Perth Glory in the Westfield W-L

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Polkinghorne: Westfield Matildas want to be even better in 2018

Building on the wave of momentum from an incredible 2017 will be the driving for the Westfield Matildas at the Algarve Cup, according to defender Clare Polkinghorne. Australia heads to the tournament in Portugal as one of the favourites after an astonishing string of results o

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Rachel Lowe replaces Emily Gielnik in Westfield Matildas’ 2018 Algarve Cup squad

Emily Gielnik has been ruled out of the Westfield Matildas’ 2018 Algarve Cup squad due to injury. Prior to last night’s departure to Portugal, Gielnik was replaced in the squad by Western Sydney Wanderers FC forward Rachel Lowe. Lowe could make her Westfield Matildas debut

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FOX SPORTS to broadcast Westfield Matildas Algarve Cup matches LIVE & EXCLUSIVE

Football fans will be able to follow the Westfield Matildas’ tilt at this year’s Algarve Cup in Portugal thanks to FOX SPORTS. In fantastic news for supporters, FOX SPORTS has confirmed that they will broadcast the team’s campaign LIVE, EXCLUSIVE and ad-break free during play.