The Matildas continued their unbeaten run with a 2-1 win over Brazil today in Australia. Steph Catley and Alanna Kennedy both started for The Matildas as they took on Pride teammates Marta and Monica (DNP).
Brazil started brightly but Australia should have scored inside ten minutes with Caitlin Foord heading wide from point-blank range following a miscued shot from Sam Kerr.
Australia looked the more likely to score in the first period and their pressure eventually told with De Vanna firing the hosts ahead with a spectacular strike just before the break. Caitlin Foord missed a great chance to double the Matildas’ lead just after the break with the keeper denying her from close range. Sam Kerr showed her class with a wonderful header to fire the Matildas 2-0 ahead with just over 20 minutes to go.
Brazil hit the post twice in the second half with Andressinha and Cristiane both striking the woodwork. Substitute Debinha scored with 10 minutes remaining to give Brazil hope but Australia held firm to secure their second straight win over the Samba Stars.
