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Matildas smash the useless Poms

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is approaching, and Australia enters the tournament with a surge of confidence following an impressive 2-0 victory over world No.10 England.

Vice-captain Collette McCallum scored both goals in the first half, helping the No.11 ranked Matildas to dominate much of the match as they gear up for their World Cup opener against Brazil next week.

Having recently triumphed over Mexico just four days prior, Australia demonstrated considerable attacking prowess early on, with Heather Garriock, Lisa De Vanna, Kyah Simon, and McCallum effectively connecting to challenge the England defense.

In the 15th minute, De Vanna made a powerful run into the penalty area, resulting in a foul that led the referee to award a penalty, which McCallum successfully converted.

The second goal came in the 27th minute, following another dynamic run from De Vanna.

Tameka Butt took a corner, which was only partially cleared by England, and McCallum seized the opportunity to strike a left-footed volley into the top corner.

“Beating a team like England, who are considered strong contenders for this World Cup, is a significant boost,” remarked Matildas coach Tom Sermanni.

“The manner in which we played today is just as important as the victory itself.

“We exhibited attractive and fluid football while achieving an excellent result, which is vital as we head into a major tournament.

“There’s a palpable sense of confidence within the team right now—a genuine belief and excitement among the players.”

The Matildas’ World Cup journey kicks off against world No.3 Brazil, followed by matches against Equatorial Guinea on July 3 and Norway on July 6 within their group stage.

Buford Balony says: The POMS are reputed to excel at football, but frankly, we defeat them every time we face them. They struggle, whether it’s the men or women’s team.

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