Brazil Defeats Matildas 3-1 in Clare Polkinghorne's Brisbane Farewell

The Matildas struggled defensively in a heated match as fans bid an emotional goodbye to Australia's most-capped footballer.

Brazil secured a 3-1 victory over the Matildas in Brisbane, with two early goals from Amanda Gutierres putting Australia on the back foot.
Caitlin Foord scored Australia's sole goal with a skillful strike, but the Matildas were unable to overcome Brazil's dominant performance.
The match was marked by physicality and tension, with Brazil's Vitória Calhau receiving two yellow cards, leading to her dismissal late in the game.
The game served as a farewell for veteran Clare Polkinghorne, Australia's most-capped player, who was honored with a guard of honor and an emotional tribute before kickoff.
Despite the loss, the match drew a strong crowd of 47,501, reflecting the sustained interest in the Matildas following their Women's World Cup success.