Matildas suffer horror draw for Olympic campaign, including four-time champions USA
The Matildas have been dealt a horrible hand as they strive to win their first Olympic medal. The draw for the women's and men's…
Kyah Simon’s late deflected strike gave the Matildas a 1-1 draw with the top ranked United States in Newcastle on Tuesday, with the hosts surviving another disappointing defensive display.
Simon’s drive from the top of the box on 88 minutes hit a defender and wrong footed US keeper Casery Murphy, who had also excelled when the Americans won the first game in Sydney on Saturday 3-0.
What a result for the Matildas against the USA! ????????????
The World #1 side is held to a draw against our Aussie girls in Newcastle ????
That Lydia Williams save looks even better now… ????????#OptusSport #AUSvUSA #WeAreMatildas pic.twitter.com/aAavcVoEdU
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) November 30, 2021
As in that game, where the US scored after 24 seconds, the Matildas conceded another horror opener just minutes into the contest with the same scorer, Ashley Hatch running through a static defence to slot home.
Although the US were the better side and the gulf in class showed throughout, it will be an encouraging result for Australia, who will host the 2023 World Cup at home.
It was only the sixth time in 33 meetings that the Matildas have been able to avoid defeat against the Americans.
It was Australia’s last game before their Swedish coach Tony Gustavsson names a squad for the Asian Cup in January.
Gustavsson has overseen just three wins from his 16 games in charge, with a total of 37 goals conceded, and defence is clearly a major issue for him to resolve.
And all started by a great ball and all tackle from sub Clare Wheeler, Sam Kerr lays off Steph Catley long ball for Kyah Simon, a bit of a lucky break for the #Matildas, but you make your luck. #ausvusa https://t.co/N4rM9EW1Gu
— Robert Smith (@OnyaDon) November 30, 2021
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