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AAP. "The investment that we need is really to ensure that our Matildas can play more matches against unique opponents. This is really important to us. "And secondly, that our youth national activity is really invested in over the next three years so that we can also broaden the core players that can play at this level." Speaking to The World Game, Checker said that the push to stage more camps was a valuable one, as they helped bring teams together in a way that no amount of talent could mask. In contrast to the United States and Europe’s top sides, the Matildas haven't been in a camp, or...
Share on Twitter Australian defender Harry Souttar has been one of coach Michael O’Neill’s breakout performers this season, and he believes a play-off spot is a realistic target. The Socceroos and Olyroos stopper has started 25 of the Potters’ 31 games this season, and is one key reason why they’re part of the promotion conversation with successive wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Luton closing the gap to the top-six to just four points. A midweek trip to fellow playoff aspirants Barnsley, followed by a weekend clash at second-placed Brentford, will provide a further exam...
Share on Twitter Match official Adam Fielding and video assistant referee Kurt Ams faced a social media blizzard - and the ire of the Mariners hierarchy - over their handling of the match, in particular the validity of all three spot-kicks (each tucked away by Tomi Juric for a hat-trick). VAR had a big say in two of those penalties - upholding the first (a theatrical tumble by Stefan Mauk) and calling play back for the Reds' third (after a perceived handball at the other end). Having crumpled at the feet of Ruon Tongyik for the first, Mauk crashed to the ground again after the mer...
Share on Twitter Having defeated them 4-2 down in Morwell in their last hitout, Victory flew to New South Wales on Friday morning for a re-match with Ash Wilson’s side, which is set to take place at the No. 2 Sportsground on Saturday afternoon. Seemingly flying under the radar despite occupying fifth position on the W-League table, Victory can go third with a second-consecutive win over the Hunter-based side and have been boosted in their quest to leapfrog fourth-placed Canberra United and third-placed Adelaide United by the return to full fitness of De Vanna, New Zealand inte...