Photos by Megan Brewer
The Matildas play France in a World Cup send off match in Melbourne. 14 July, 2023. Photos by Megan Brewer

Big congrats to Australia for their awesome 1-0 victory against France in the friendly World Cup warm-up match! It might have been a “friendly” match, but trust me, both teams were super eager to get that ball.

Now, let me tell you about the game-changing moment. It was Mary Fowler who totally delivered the sting! Starting all the way from Mackenzie Arnold in goals, the ball made its way through some skilled hands, like Kyra Cooney-Cross, who passed it to the lightning-fast Hayley Raso tearing down the wing. And then, with precision, Raso delivered it right into the box, setting up the perfect opportunity for Fowler to show her clinical finishing skills. What a play!

It’s clear these teams were on fire, giving their all to secure that victory. Kudos to Australia for pulling off such an exciting win! Can’t wait to see what they bring to the actual World Cup!

Megan Brewer was there to catch all the action in these photos.