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The Australian
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Football 2025: Australia's Matildas def Panama 3-2 in second friendly match, score, stats, result, goal scorers, video, highlights, latest news
Australia's Matildas have avoided a second disastrous defeat to lowly Panama, with a stoppage-time winner from Charli Grant giving the hosts a 3-2 win. The central American side, ranked 56th in the world, stunned the World Cup semi-finalists last weekend in Bunbury and were threatening to repeat the feat on Tuesday evening at HBF Park. That was until two goals from veteran forward Michelle Heyman, both assisted by the excellent Hayley Raso, gave the hosts the lead in more promising signs under new coach Joe Montemurro. Watch every game of The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. A clean finish in the 84th minute from Lineth Cedeno saw the Matildas facing the prospect of just one win from their four games in the west against Panama and Slovenia over the last fortnight. But Grant tapped in the winner early in added time to hand Montemurro and his side a confidence boost heading towards a home Asian Cup, to be held next March. The Matildas were without some 19 first-choice players including the likes of Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold, Alanna Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Clare Wheeler, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Katrina Gorry, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr. Absences and injuries forced eight changes from the side that lost 1-0 on Saturday with Chloe Lincoln making her starting debut as goalkeeper with returns for Charli Grant and Amy Sayer. After 34 minutes, a costly turnover from Jessika Nash gave Panama's Ericka Aruaz the chance to send a brilliant strike past Chloe Lincoln for the 1-0 lead. But in the 55th minute Heyman levelled the scores, tapping in her 32nd career goal for the national side off a Raso assist. With the Matildas in the ascendancy it wasn't long until Heyman added her 33rd, again combining with Raso to head home a second goal. Read related topics: FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Herald Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Football 2025: Australia's Matildas def Panama 3-2 in second friendly match, score, stats, result, goal scorers, video, highlights, latest news
Australia's Matildas have avoided a second disastrous defeat to lowly Panama, with a stoppage-time winner from Charli Grant giving the hosts a 3-2 win. The central American side, ranked 56th in the world, stunned the World Cup semi-finalists last weekend in Bunbury and were threatening to repeat the feat on Tuesday evening at HBF Park. That was until two goals from veteran forward Michelle Heyman, both assisted by the excellent Hayley Raso, gave the hosts the lead in more promising signs under new coach Joe Montemurro. Watch every game of The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. A clean finish in the 84th minute from Lineth Cedeno saw the Matildas facing the prospect of just one win from their four games in the west against Panama and Slovenia over the last fortnight. But Grant tapped in the winner early in added time to hand Montemurro and his side a confidence boost heading towards a home Asian Cup, to be held next March. The Matildas were without some 19 first-choice players including the likes of Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold, Alanna Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Clare Wheeler, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Katrina Gorry, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr. Absences and injuries forced eight changes from the side that lost 1-0 on Saturday with Chloe Lincoln making her starting debut as goalkeeper with returns for Charli Grant and Amy Sayer. After 34 minutes, a costly turnover from Jessika Nash gave Panama's Ericka Aruaz the chance to send a brilliant strike past Chloe Lincoln for the 1-0 lead. But in the 55th minute Heyman levelled the scores, tapping in her 32nd career goal for the national side off a Raso assist. With the Matildas in the ascendancy it wasn't long until Heyman added her 33rd, again combining with Raso to head home a second goal. Originally published as Late winner saves understrength Matildas in confidence-boosting win over minnows Panama
Mercury
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Mercury
Football 2025: Australia's Matildas def Panama 3-2 in second friendly match, score, stats, result, goal scorers, video, highlights, latest news
Don't miss out on the headlines from Football. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australia's Matildas have avoided a second disastrous defeat to lowly Panama, with a stoppage-time winner from Charli Grant giving the hosts a 3-2 win. The central American side, ranked 56th in the world, stunned the World Cup semi-finalists last weekend in Bunbury and were threatening to repeat the feat on Tuesday evening at HBF Park. That was until two goals from veteran forward Michelle Heyman, both assisted by the excellent Hayley Raso, gave the hosts the lead in more promising signs under new coach Joe Montemurro. Watch every game of The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. A clean finish in the 84th minute from Lineth Cedeno saw the Matildas facing the prospect of just one win from their four games in the west against Panama and Slovenia over the last fortnight. But Grant tapped in the winner early in added time to hand Montemurro and his side a confidence boost heading towards a home Asian Cup, to be held next March. The Matildas were without some 19 first-choice players including the likes of Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold, Alanna Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Clare Wheeler, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Katrina Gorry, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr. Absences and injuries forced eight changes from the side that lost 1-0 on Saturday with Chloe Lincoln making her starting debut as goalkeeper with returns for Charli Grant and Amy Sayer. After 34 minutes, a costly turnover from Jessika Nash gave Panama's Ericka Aruaz the chance to send a brilliant strike past Chloe Lincoln for the 1-0 lead. But in the 55th minute Heyman levelled the scores, tapping in her 32nd career goal for the national side off a Raso assist. With the Matildas in the ascendancy it wasn't long until Heyman added her 33rd, again combining with Raso to head home a second goal. Originally published as Late winner saves understrength Matildas in confidence-boosting win over minnows Panama
News.com.au
08-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Late winner saves understrength Matildas in confidence-boosting win over minnows Panama
Australia's Matildas have avoided a second disastrous defeat to lowly Panama, with a stoppage-time winner from Charli Grant giving the hosts a 3-2 win. The central American side, ranked 56th in the world, stunned the World Cup semi-finalists last weekend in Bunbury and were threatening to repeat the feat on Tuesday evening at HBF Park. That was until two goals from veteran forward Michelle Heyman, both assisted by the excellent Hayley Raso, gave the hosts the lead in more promising signs under new coach Joe Montemurro. Watch every game of The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. A clean finish in the 84th minute from Lineth Cedeno saw the Matildas facing the prospect of just one win from their four games in the west against Panama and Slovenia over the last fortnight. Cedeno squares it up for Panama 🚀 Lineth Cedeno unleashes a thunderous strike to level the scores at 2-2 in the late stages 🇦🇰 #AUSvPAN 🇵🇦 is live now on Paramount+ ðŸ'° — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) July 8, 2025 But Grant tapped in the winner early in added time to hand Montemurro and his side a confidence boost heading towards a home Asian Cup, to be held next March. Charli Grant strikes in stoppage time! â�° @TheMatildas hit the front at the death - as Grant pokes it home at the back post to grab a 3-2 lead 🇦🇰 #AUSvPAN 🇵🇦 is live now on Paramount+ ðŸ'° — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) July 8, 2025 The Matildas were without some 19 first-choice players including the likes of Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold, Alanna Kennedy, Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Clare Wheeler, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Katrina Gorry, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr. Absences and injuries forced eight changes from the side that lost 1-0 on Saturday with Chloe Lincoln making her starting debut as goalkeeper with returns for Charli Grant and Amy Sayer. After 34 minutes, a costly turnover from Jessika Nash gave Panama's Ericka Aruaz the chance to send a brilliant strike past Chloe Lincoln for the 1-0 lead. An absolute gem from Arauz ðŸ'Ž Panama strike first in Perth as Ericka Arauz pounces on the turnover to lace one from deep outside the box and make it 1-0 🇦🇰 #AUSvPAN 🇵🇦 is live now on Paramount+ ðŸ'° — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) July 8, 2025 But in the 55th minute Heyman levelled the scores, tapping in her 32nd career goal for the national side off a Raso assist. Heyman levels the score for @TheMatildas 🎯 A pinpoint pass from Hayley Raso sets up the equaliser as Michelle Heyman follows it home 🇦🇰 #AUSvPAN 🇵🇦 is live now on Paramount+ ðŸ'° — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) July 8, 2025 With the Matildas in the ascendancy it wasn't long until Heyman added her 33rd, again combining with Raso to head home a second goal. So nice, they did it twice ✌ï¸� Michelle Heyman links up again with Hayley Raso, as @TheMatildas striker heads home her second of the night 🇦🇰 #AUSvPAN 🇵🇦 is live now on Paramount+ ðŸ'° — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) July 8, 2025
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
We have more work to do: Matildas get wake-up call
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is confident he will have his side fit and firing in time for the 2026 Asian Cup despite overseeing a series of unconvincing results in his first camp in charge. Australia were lucky to escape with an error-riddled 3-0 win over world No.38 Slovenia in Montemurro's first game at the helm, and it was followed up by a 1-1 draw against the same opponents. Alarm bells were ringing when the Matildas slumped to a shock 1-0 loss to world No.56 Panama last week, and Australia were 1-0 down in Tuesday night's re-match before a Michelle Heyman brace and Charli Grant's 91st-minute goal rescued a 3-2 win. Charli Grant strikes in stoppage time! ⏰@TheMatildas hit the front at the death - as Grant pokes it home at the back post to grab a 3-2 lead🇦🇺 #AUSvPAN 🇵🇦 is live now on Paramount+ 📺 — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) July 8, 2025 In fairness, Montemurro was missing a huge chunk of the Matildas' best XI during the four-match stint in WA, with the likes of Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry, Cortnee Vine and Clare Wheeler among the absentees. Other key players such as goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold, Ellie Carpenter, Alanna Kennedy and Kyra Cooney-Cross left after the Slovenia series. The Matildas have two more international windows before the Asian Cup kicks off in Perth on March 1. Montemurro's possession-based style comes with teething problems, but the former Arsenal, Juventus and Lyon coach is adamant his team will be ready for the Asian Cup. "I've had less time to prepare teams for big tournaments," Montemurro said. "The good thing about it, we're going to have a lot of players who are in season (for the next window), so they're going to be at least physically - and from a rhythm perspective - in tune. "That was the biggest thing over the last 20 days - you saw the players, the rhythms were up, down, everywhere. "All of them had to be managed physically. "We won't have that problem (next time). So at least we can go forward with players that are ready to go." Montemurro is keen to base the Matildas in Europe for the next international window (October 20-29) before having a home base for the final international window (November 24-December 2) ahead of the Asian Cup. The 55-year-old wants his players to continue to be brave with the possession-based game plan, but he felt the team fell into some bad habits against Panama on Tuesday night. An absolute gem from Arauz 💎Panama strike first in Perth as Ericka Arauz pounces on the turnover to lace one from deep outside the box and make it 1-0🇦🇺 #AUSvPAN 🇵🇦 is live now on Paramount+ 📺 — Paramount+ Australia (@ParamountPlusAU) July 8, 2025 "Today I was a little bit disappointed, because there were things I thought we got rid of over the last three games," Montemurro said. "Obviously we've got some more work to do. "We fell into the trap of wanting to rush the play when we needed to slow it down, and we fell into the trap of slowing it down when we needed to go quick. "That caused a lot of technical errors, because people weren't in position at the right time. "And every time we turned the ball over, Panama looked like they were going to hurt us."
