The Matildas are through to the quarter-finals of Rio 2016 after dismantling Zimbabwe 6-1.
It was all one-way traffic for the Australians from the outset, with Lisa De Vanna finding the back of the net in just the second minute.
Clare Polkinghorne would extend the margin just 13 minutes later, before Alanna Kennedy made it a three-goal advantage at halftime, sending home a header off an Elise Kellond-Knight corner.
The second half would start in much the same fashion as the first, with Kyah Simon joining in on the action with a slick finish in the 49th minute.
Michelle Heyman would then secure herself a brace in just 11 minutes of play to give Australia a six-goal advantage with 25 minutes left.
The Matildas would hold their six-goal to nil advantage right through until Zimbabwe secured a consolation goal in injury time to make it 6-1.
So after a shaky start to their Olympic campaign, the Matildas are through to the business end of the competition and will face either the United States or Brazil.
Final score:
Australia 6
Zimbabwe 1
Australia’s Matildas cannot afford anything less than a win against Zimbabwe to maintain any hope of qualifying for the quarter-finals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Join The Roar from 5am (AEST) for live scores and coverage.
After a disappointing start to their campaign, with a 2-nil loss to Canada, the Matildas managed a 2-all draw against power-side Germany.
However, the Matildas will be disappointed with only getting a point from Germany, given the heartbreaking nature of the result.
The Aussies found themselves 2-1 up, then with just two minutes left in the match, Clare Polkinghorne scored an own goal to gift the Germans a point.
However, despite two poor results, the Matildas are still able to make the top eight – they just need a win to ensure they are in the running.
Standing in their way is Zimbabwe. The African nation has been dominated in both of their matches, going down 6-1 to Germany and 3-1 to Canada.
Zimbabwe have shown bursts of attacking promise in both their games, and have two goals to show for it. Should the Matildas get complacent at any time, they may end up paying for it.
Prediction
Australia know what’s on the line, and can’t afford anything less than a win.
Expect the Matildas to get the job done in emphatic fashion. The rest is out of their hands.
Australian Matildas 3-0 Zimbabwe
Stanton Chomali
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"Effort from @TheMatildas was so Australian. There is such a thing as honourable defeat and that game was the definition #Rio2016 #Matildas"
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Canada have defeated Germany 2-1 in the corresponding fixture!
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FULL TIME: Matildas 6 - 1 Zimbabwe Women
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90+6' - The Matildas are through to the quarter-finals after dismantling Zimbabwe, but they did not secure second place! They will play either the United States or Brazil! MATILDAS 6 - 1 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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90+5' - Makoto has been forced off the pitch in a stretcher after a clash with Logarzo, and Logarzo is given a yellow card for the challenge. MATILDAS 6 - 1 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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90+4' - Nyaumwe finds space for a shot but it got right to Arnold. Zimbabwe really pouring it on in the closing stages. MATILDAS 6 - 1 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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90+3' - Zimbabwe continue to push forward as they look for a second. They have managed to score against all three sides they have played in this tournament, which is a huge feather in their cap. MATILDAS 6 - 1 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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90+1' - GOAL ZIMBABWE Msiba finds space after a good counter attack and hits the ball past Arnold, off the post and into the net! Australia need two in order to finish second, if Canada can hold on against Germany. MATILDAS 6 - 1 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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90' - There will be five minutes of stoppage time added on. MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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88' - Msipa finds space to shoot but her effort sails over the bar! Good effort from the Zimbabwean. MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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85' - Zimbabwe did well to keep the ball for a while, but couldn't find any space to move forward on it. Matildas continue the forward pressure. MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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81' - The replacement Zimbabwean keeper has gone down after a clash in the air with Crummer. Lets hope she is okay, not sure if Zimbabwe have a third keeper ready. MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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79' - Makoto is given a yellow card for her late challenge on Polkinghorne. MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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75' - Crummer replaces De Vanna and Carpenter replaces Foord in a double change for the Matildas. MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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73' - Some brilliant build up play by the Matildas should have been finished off by Catley, but she hits the ball right into the path of the keeper! MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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72' - A long ball into the box by the Zimbabweans finds no one but the keeper. MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
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70' - The Matildas are probing, and they look adamant in trying to get that seventh goal. It would put them ahead of Germany on the standings, if Canada can remain ahead of them in their match. MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN
Stevo
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Heyman finds the back of the ol' onion bag with the outside of the right foot!!!! She's having a good olympics.
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67' - Canada currently lead Germany 2-1 in the corresponding fixture. Should Canada beat Germany, and Australia eat Zimbabwe by seven, Australia will secure second place over the Germans. What a result that would be! MATILDAS 6 - 0 ZIMBABWE WOMEN