Australia v Mexico: women’s international football friendly – live
The Guardian Football ·
Key events The Matildas seem to have captured the imagination once again during their run to the Women’s Asian Cup final in March with this friendly against Mexico in Newcastle sold out. …
Key events The Matildas seem to have captured the imagination once again during their run to the Women’s Asian Cup final in March with this friendly against Mexico in Newcastle sold out. It probably helps that coach Joe Montemurro has selected a strong squad and backed that up by naming a starting XI that includes stalwarts Kerr, Fowler, Foord, Carpenter, Catley, Van Egmond, Kennedy and Arnold. Matildas fans hold a sign for Sam Kerr. Photograph: Scott Gardiner/Getty Images Fans show their support ahead of the Matildas friendly against Mexico at McDonald Jones Stadium. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Steph Catley warms up before the Matildas face Mexico at McDonald Jones Stadium. Photograph: Scott Gardiner/Getty Images El Tri Femenil: Esthefanny Barreras (gk), Reyna Reyes, Greta Espinoza, Nicolette Hernández, Kimberly Rodríguez, Rebecca Bernal (capt), Alexia Delgado, Nancy Antonio, María Sánchez, Kiana Palacios, Montserrat Saldívar. Mexico coach Pedro López turns to a mix of experienced players and emerging talents as the side sets out to reach their first World Cup since 2015. Esthefanny Barreras adds experience between the posts, while Mackenzie Arnold’s Portland Thorns teammate Reyna Reyes adds strength in defence. Alexia Delgado of Mexico warms up ahead of the women’s international friendly against the Matildas. …
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