Matildas vs Brazil: International Friendly Football live scores, blog

16th September, 2017

Match result:

In a great day for Australian Football, the Matildas defeated Brazil 2-1 at a sold-out Pepper Stadium.

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Final score
Matildas 2
Brazil 1

Match preview:

Australia and Brazil meet at Pepper Stadium in what is a friendly yet another stern test for the Matildas. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3pm (AEST).

Mark down the date everyone. Saturday 16th September 2017. A watershed day for football in Australia. The national women’s team will play in front of 17,000 parochial home fans.

The Aussies come off astonishing recent form that saw them take victory in the Tournament of Nations in the USA, where the cherry on top of the trophy was a 6-1 victory against the very same opponent they face today.

While this is a friendly, the continued momentum of the Matildas will be front and centre in their thinking, as they start to prepare for the 2019 World Cup, where they could be seen as one of the key contenders for the title.

With the Australians currently sitting sixth in the world rankings and the Brazilians ninth, this is women’s football of the highest calibre. Much talk will centre around the soaring star of Sam Kerr. However, the squad is littered with talent.

The same can be said of Brazil with Marta and Cristiane, despite their aging careers, still destined to make a significant impact.

Pepper Stadium will be rocking for this clash and whatever the result, let’s hope the advertisement which it will provide for women’s football, is of the highest quality.

Prediction
In a tough game to predict, the Matildas will have a little too much firepower up front for the visitors and should prevail in a fairly open contest.

Australia 3, Brazil 1

Catch all the action on The Roar with live coverage of the game on Saturday afternoon between the Matildas and Brazil at Pepper Stadium from 3pm (AEST).

The Crowd Says:

2017-09-16T10:09:40+00:00

Nemesis

Guest

Wonderful day for football in Australia. Remember AUS football is currently in CRISIS. Sport is virtually dead. Ignorant Aussie sports fans think Football is no longer a threat to Aussie Rules & RL. What they don't understand is that, unlike those sports, which would be dead without the TV cash from pro-men's competitions, football thrives despite the paucity of TV cash from the pro-men's competition.

2017-09-16T09:32:40+00:00

Bondy

Guest

Well done Stuart thanks for the live blog , I appreciate it ..

2017-09-16T07:19:27+00:00

Midfielder

Guest

great game

AUTHOR

2017-09-16T07:14:37+00:00

Stuart Thomas

Expert

What a day for Australian football, as the Matildas took on the Brazilians in a friendly at Pepper Stadium in Sydney. The crowd was littered with Matilda jerseys and the playing surface and weather contributed to a wonderful occasion. Brazil started brightly in the first ten minutes before the Matildas took control and looked the better team throughout the first half. Despite the weight of quality possession, it took some time before they could break down the visitors, who had a few chances of their own. The final pass was the reason the Australians were not on the scoreboard earlier and it took over half an hour before Lisa De Vanna produced another strike to amaze us and remind everyone of the legacy she will leave on Australian football. The one goal lead at half time was valuable yet not enough upon which to rest their laurels and the Matildas leapt straight back into attack in the second period. It was hard to believe that Sam Kerr could do any more that she had done in the first half, looking dangerous with every touch, yet she got better and better as the game went on. Her header to send the Matildas to a two goal lead was outstanding and world class. Late in the game she produced even more magic and Australia could have snatched another. Debinha found a goal from a wonderful pass from Cristiane and the game was played in a tense atmosphere for the last fifteen minutes. The Matildas had a few late chances, however the final score line perhaps reflected the quality of both teams. Cristiane was excellent for the visitors and despite some cynical challenges, their class was clear. For the Matildas, Alanna Kennedy was outstanding and Ellie Carpenter and Katrina Gorry played brilliantly. Kerr was great up front yet Caitlin Foord seemed out of sorts. The carnival moves to Newcastle on Tuesday and we look forward to another gripping encounter, with the Brazilians, potentially a little more acclimatised and comfortable after their long journey to Australia. Final Score Australia 2 Brazil 1

2017-09-16T07:04:49+00:00

DaniE

Roar Guru

Thanks for the great blog Stuart. Fab game to watch!

2017-09-16T07:02:52+00:00

Wayne McMillan

Guest

What's happening Stuart?

2017-09-16T07:00:33+00:00

Stevo

Roar Rookie

Well done Stuart!