Australia’s thrilling triumph in Nice should be tempered by an expectation that tougher opponents will see the Matildas' frailties and exploit them
Australia’s thrilling triumph in Nice should be tempered by an expectation that tougher opponents will see the Matildas' frailties and exploit them, five years on from that nightmare in Nice), it boils down to two contrasting world views on the state of the Matildas and their current predicament.For those of a sunnier disposition, this epitomised the great rollercoaster that is the Matildas™. “We really do play by our slogan,” suggested an exhausted Mary Fowler after the match.
For the optimists, this remarkable comeback victory will buoy the Matildas ahead of their crunch match against the United States on Wednesday in Marseille. It is just the sort of win needed to invigorate their Olympic campaign. Next stop - an Olympic medal? On Wednesday, the Matildas face the United States. The defensive frailties exposed by Zambia will be ripe for exploitation by the Americans. It would also be entirely in keeping with the Matildas recent alternating identity for them to suddenly relocate their defensive mettle and lock down a nil-all draw. Which Matildas will turn up on match-day?
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