Australia
Nickname	Matildas
Association	Football Federation Australia
Coach	Tom Sermanni
Most caps	Cheryl Salisbury (139)
Top scorer	Cheryl Salisbury (34)
FIFA rank	14
Home kit Away kit
First International Australia 2 – 2 New Zealand Sutherland, Sydney, Australia; 6 October 1979
Largest win Australia 21 – 0 American Samoa Auckland, New Zealand; 9 October 1998
Worst defeat United States 9 - 1 Australia Ambler, PA, United States; 5 June 1997
World Cup
Appearances	4 (First in 1995)
Best result	Quarterfinal (2007)
Olympic Games
Appearances	2 (First in 1996)
Best result	Quarter-final, 2004
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Appearances	AFC - 1 (First in - 2006), OFC - 7 (First in 1983)
Best result	AFC - Runners-up (2006), OFC - Winners (1995, 1998, 2003)
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The Australia women's football (soccer) team, nicknamed the Matildas (from the song Waltzing Matilda), represents Australia in international women's football (soccer) and is governed by Football Federation Australia (FFA). The team has regularly qualified for both the Women's World Cup and the Olympics although has won neither. Waltzing Matilda is usually sung in informal settings, but it was played with a 90 piece orchestra and the 100 voice Melbourne Chorale at the 2005 Classical Spectacular Waltzing Matilda is Australias most widely known folk song, and one that has been popularly suggested as a potential national anthem. ... UEFA Womens Cup Final 2005 at Potsdam Womens association football is the most prominent team sport for women in many countries, and one of the few womens team sports with professional leagues. ... Football Federation Australia (FFA) is the governing body for the sport of football (soccer) in Australia. ... The FIFA Womens World Cup is recognized as the most important International competition in womens football and is played amongst womens national football teams of the member states of FIFA, the sports global governing body. ... Football (soccer) has been included in every Summer Olympic Games except 1896 and 1932 as a mens competition sport. ...

History

The first Australian women's national team was formed in 1978, four years after the Australian Women’s Soccer Association, to play in the inaugural World Women’s Invitational Tournament, in Taipei, Taiwan. The team was made up primarily of players from New South Wales and Western Australia. Australia was the only national team at the tournament. Thus, none of the matches are counted as official caps. The players that year were: Sandra Brentnall (WA), Connie Byrnes (captain, NSW), Julie Clayton (WA), Kim Coates (NSW), Julie Dolan (NSW), Cindy Heydon (NSW), Barbara Kozak (WA), Sharon Loveless (WA), Toni McMahon (NSW), Sue Monteath (QLD), Sharon Pearson (NSW), Judy Pettitt (WA), Anna Senjuschenko (WA), Teresa Varadi (WA), Leigh Wardell (NSW), Monika Werner (VIC). Coach Jim Selby. Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country Region City seat Xinyi District (信義區) Government  - Mayor Hau Lung-bin (KMT)1 E9 Area  - City 271. ...

The Matildas played their first Oceania Cup in 1983 and their first Asian competition against Japan in 1984. The second Oceania Cup Tournament in New Zealand, in 1986 was only three teams: Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan. During 1987 and 1988 the Matildas played tournaments in Taiwan and China encountering the American and European teams for the first time. The team failed to qualify for the 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup for lack of overall number of goals. Between 1991 and 1994, the Matildas played internationally only during a tour of Russia in 1994. The FIFA Womens World Cup 1991 was held in the China and won by the United States womens national football team. ...

In 1999, the Matildas posed nude for a calendar to fundraise money and gain positive publicity for women's football. Although it received some backlash due to puritan conservative values in various communities, it was a success.

In 2006, the Matildas played in the AFC Asian Cup played in South Australia. The opening game for the Matildas was against South Korea. An early own goal by South Korea put the Matilda's up, finishing with 3 goals in the second half to give them a 4–0 win. The second match against Myanmar was also a win to the Matildas, who finished with 2 goals, with Sally Shipard and Lisa De Vanna scoring one a piece. The Matildas went on to reach the final, being defeated 4-2 on penalties by China after having a two goal half time lead.

2007 World Cup

Australia has qualified for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup and drawn into Group C. Their first match was against Ghana on September 12 in Hangzhou, in which they defeated Ghana 4-1 [1], then the match against Norway on September 15 also in Hangzhou which they drew 1-1 before they drew against Canada 2-2 on September 20 in Chengdu to advance out of group play. Australia has now qualified into the next stage of the 2007 womens world cup after a 2-2 draw with Canada on the September 20, 2007. Australia finished second in their group with Norway in first position. Qualifying countries The FIFA Womens World Cup 2007 was held in China from September 10–September 30, 2007. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Advancing to the knockout round for the first time in team history, Australia came up against Brazil in their elimination match. Despite a strong performance, the Matildas came up short, losing to Brazil 3–2 to end their 2007 World Cup run at the quarterfinal stage.

Group C
Australia
Canada
Ghana
Norway

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World Cup record

• 1991 - Did not qualify
• 1995 - Round 1
• 1999 - Round 1
• 2003 - Round 1
• 2007 - Quarter-finals

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Olympic Games record

• 1996 - Did not qualify
• 2000 - Round 1
• 2004 - Quarter-finals
• 2008 - Did not qualify

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Continental Cup record

OFC Women's Championship

• 1983 - Runner-up
• 1986 - Runner-up
• 1989 - Third
• 1991 - Runner-up
• 1995 - Champions
• 1998 - Champions
• 2003 - Champions

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AFC Women's Asian Cup

• 2006 - Runner-up

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Current squad

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No. Pos. Player DoB/Age Caps Goals Club 1 GK Melissa Barbieri 20 January 1980 52 0 Richmond SC 2 DF Kate McShea 13 April 1983 58 2 Queensland Academy of Sport 3 MF Alicia Ferguson 31 October 1981 66 6 Queensland Sting 4 DF Dianne Alagich 12 May 1979 75 3 NSW Institute of Sport 5 DF Cheryl Salisbury 8 March 1974 139 34 NSW Institute of Sport 6 DF Rhian Davies 5 January 1981 66 3 NSW Institute of Sport 7 DF Heather Garriock 21 December 1982 97 14 Adirondack Lynx 8 FW Caitlin Munoz 4 October 1983 35 12 ACT Academy of Sport 9 FW Sarah Walsh 11 January 1983 49 24 NSW Institute of Sport 10 MF Joanne Peters 11 March 1979 109 28 NSW Institute of Sport 11 FW Lisa De Vanna 14 November 1984 48 17 Doncaster Rovers Belles LFC 12 FW Kate Gill 10 December 1984 42 24 NSW Institute of Sport 13 DF Thea Slatyer 2 February 1983 38 2 NSW Institute of Sport 14 MF Collette McCallum 26 March 1986 35 7 Western Waves 15 MF Sally Shipard 20 October 1987 35 2 ACT Academy of Sport 16 MF Lauren Colthorpe 25 October 1985 16 2 NSW Institute of Sport 17 MF Danielle Small 7 February 1979 43 9 NSW Institute of Sport 18 GK Lydia Williams 13 May 1988 5 0 ACT Academy of Sport 19 DF Clare Polkinghorne 1 February 1989 10 0 Queensland Academy of Sport 20 FW Joanne Burgess 23 September 1979 30 4 NSW Institute of Sport 21 GK Emma Wirkus 11 January 1982 7 0 South Australian Institute of Sport

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See also

• Football (soccer) in Australia
• Women’s National Soccer League (WNSL) (Australian defunct women's national league)
• Australia national football (soccer) team - the corresponding male team

Soccer or Football is a popular recreational sport in Australia. ... The Women’s National Soccer League (WNSL) was Australias top womens football (soccer) league and was the breeding ground of many of Australias world-class players. ... Australian national football team redirects here. ...

References

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External links

• Football Australia - Matildas
• Australian Women's Football - unofficial
• Special Feature - Cheryl Salisbury, retrieved 2 May 2006
• All A International results (up to 2004)

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Governing body: Football Federation Australia | Former: Soccer Australia Soccer or Football is a popular recreational sport in Australia. ... Football Federation Australia (FFA) is the governing body for the sport of football (soccer) in Australia. ... Football Federation Australia (FFA) is the governing body for the sport of association football (soccer) in Australia. ... National league: A-League | Former: National Soccer League Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The National Soccer League, or NSL, was the former national football (soccer) competition in Australia, overseen by Soccer Australia and later the Australian Soccer Association. ... Stadiums The following is a partial list of Australian football (soccer) stadiums by capacity. ...
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Senior: Men's (Socceroos) (2006, 2007) | Women's (Matildas) Australian national football team redirects here. ... In 2006 the Australian national football team had twelve matches scheduled. ... In 2007 the Australian national football team has seven matches currently scheduled. ... Youth: Men's U23 (Olyroos) | Men's U20 (Young Socceroos) Women's U20 (Young Matildas) | Men's U17 (Joeys) First international Australia 1 - 2 New Caledonia  (Nouméa, New Caledonia; November 6, 1967) Biggest win Australia 12 - 0 Vanuatu  (Adelaide, Australia; January 25, 1996) Biggest defeat Australia 1 - 6 Poland  (Barcelona, Spain; August 5, 1992) The Australian Under 23 football team, more commonly known as the Olyroos, is controlled... First international {{{First game}}} Biggest win {{{Largest win}}} Biggest defeat {{{Largest loss}}} The Australian Under 20s football (soccer) team, more commonly known as the Young Socceroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia in international Under 20s or youth football competitions. ... First international Biggest win Biggest defeat The Australian womens national under-20 football team, more commonly known as the Young Matildas, is one of the national football teams in the Football Federation Australia representng Australia in international womens Under 20 competitions. ... First international {{{First game}}} Biggest win {{{Largest win}}} Biggest defeat {{{Largest loss}}} The Australian Under 17s football (soccer) team, more commonly known as the Joeys, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia in international Under 17s or youth football competitions. ...
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FIFA | World Cup | Olympics | Algarve Cup | Pan American Games | World Rankings | Player of the Year | FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup | FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | Teams Football (soccer) in the ACT is predominantly amateur with local competitions organised by Capital Football involving teams from within the ACT and from the region of New South Wales. ... The Capital Football Logo Capital Football is the state governing body for football (soccer) in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). ... The ACT Premier League is a football (soccer) competition contested by clubs affiliated to Capital Football. ... // New South Wales has long been the powerhouse of Australia football and although the other states have started to catch up NSWs influence is still huge. ... Soccer NSW logo Football NSW is the governing body for football (soccer) in the Australian state of New South Wales, with the exception of the northern regions of NSW (the governing body for which is Northern New South Wales Football). ... The Vodafone Premier League logo The New South Wales Premier League (which, for sponsorship reasons, is known as the Vodafone Premier League) is the highest State level mens football (soccer) division in New South Wales, Australia. ... Northern New South Wales Football is the governing body for football (soccer) in the North of New South Wales. ... The NBN State Football League (or just the NBN League) is the premier football (soccer) league in the North of New South Wales, specifically the Hunter and Newcastle. ... Football (soccer) in Victoria is organised by Football Federation Victoria. ... The FFV Logo The Football Federation Victoria (FFV) the state governing body for football (soccer) in Victoria, Australia. ... The Vodafone Cup logo (Victoria) The Victorian Premier League (VPL) is the highest State level football (soccer) competition in Victoria, Australia. ... The Victorian State League Division 1 is the second tier football (soccer) competition in Victoria, Australia. ... Soccer in Queensland is organised by Football Queensland. ... The Football Queensland Logo Football Queensland (formerly Queensland Soccer) is the governing body of football (soccer) in the Australian state of Queensland. ... The Brisbane Premier League is the premier football (soccer) competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, run by Football Brisbane. ... Brisbane Division 1 is the second tier of senior football (soccer) competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, run by Football Brisbane. ... Football (soccer) in Western Australia is controlled by Football West. ... The Football West Logo Football West is the governing body for football (soccer) in Western Australia. ... 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The Tasmanian football (soccer) championship has been decided using two systems, a short lived state wide league and also a playoff between Northern and Southern leagues. ... Football Federation Northern Territory Logo The Football Federation Northern Territory the state governing body for football (soccer) in the Northern Territory, Australia. ... UEFA Womens Cup Final 2005 at Potsdam Womens association football is the most prominent team sport for women in many countries, and one of the few womens team sports with professional leagues. ... This article is about an international football organization. ... The FIFA Womens World Cup is recognized as the most important International competition in womens football and is played amongst womens national football teams of the member states of FIFA, the sports global governing body. ... Football (soccer) has been included in every Summer Olympic Games except 1896 and 1932 as a mens competition sport. ... 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The FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup, scheduled for the first time in 2008, will be the world championship of football for female players under the age of 17. ... ‹ The template below (Expand) is being considered for deletion. ...
Asia: AFC – Women's Asian Cup      Africa: CAF – Women's Championship      North America: CONCACAF – Women's Gold Cup      South America: CONMEBOL – Sudamericano Femenino      Oceania: OFC – Women's Championship      Europe: UEFA – Women's Championship
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Afghanistan | Australia | Bahrain | Bangladesh | China PR | Chinese Taipei | Guam | Hong Kong, China | India | Indonesia | Iran | Japan | Jordan | Korea DPR | Korea Republic | Laos | Lebanon | Malaysia | Maldives | Myanmar | Nepal | Pakistan | Palestine | Philippines | Qatar | Singapore | Syria | Thailand | Uzbekistan | Vietnam | The 46 member Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel but including Australia. ... The AFC Womens Asian Cup is a biannual competition in womens football for national teams which belong to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). ... The 53 member CAF (Confederation of African Football) , (French : Confédération Africaine de Football) , (Arabic : الإتحاد الأفريقى لكرة القدم) represents international football in Africa, and organises the African Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup and the African Champions League. ... The CAF Womens Championship is a biennial competition in womens football for national teams which belong to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). ... CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) is the continent-wide governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. ... The CONCACAF Womens Gold Cup, the CONCACAF championship competition, takes place every other year. ... CONMEBOL or CSF (CONfederación SudaMEricana de FútBOL, South American Football Confederation) is the governing body of football in most of South America. ... The Sudamericano Femenino is the main competition in womens football (soccer) between national teams of the CONMEBOL Confederation. ... Oceania Football Confederation logo since 1998 The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is one of the six continental confederations of international football. ... The OFC Womens Championship (also known as the Oceania Cup) is a competition in womens football for national teams which belong to the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). ... The Union Européenne de Football Association or Union of European Football Associations in English, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... The UEFA Womens Championship is the main competition in womens football (soccer) between national teams of the UEFA region. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1357x628, 19 KB) Summary This image is copy of World Map FIFA.png I added divisions in UK - England, Scotland & Wales. ... UEFA Womens Cup Final 2005 at Potsdam Womens association football is the most prominent team sport for women in many countries, and one of the few womens team sports with professional leagues. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... The 46 member Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel but including Australia. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat Japan 11–1 Chinese Taipei (Adelaide, Australia; July 21, 2006) World Cup Appearances 1 (First in 1991) Best result Quarterfinal, 1991 Olympic Games Appearances None (First in -) Best result - AFC Womens Championship Appearances ≥6 (First in before or on 1977) Best result Winners... First International ? Largest win Korea DPR 19 - 0 Hong Kong (Pyongyang, Korea DPR; 12 August 2007)[1] Worst defeat ? World Cup Appearances 2 (First in 2003) Best result Round 1, 2003 Olympic Games Appearances 1 (First in 2004) Best result Round 1, 2004 AFC Womens Championship Appearances 8 (First... Korea Republic Womens national football team Win over Chinese Taipei 2-0, Vietnam 3-1. ...