Matildas Face Taiwan in Final Friendly Matches of the Year

Australia fields a refreshed lineup as interim coach Tom Sermanni emphasizes future team development.

The Matildas are playing two friendlies against Taiwan, starting tonight at Melbourne's AAMI Park, as their final matches for 2024.
Interim coach Tom Sermanni has introduced a mix of debutants and returning players, including Chloe Logarzo, who is back after a two-year injury absence.
Australia is without several key players, including Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, and Steph Catley, as many have returned to their overseas clubs or are sidelined by injuries.
The matches are seen as an opportunity to develop emerging talent ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup and to address concerns about the team’s long-term planning.
The Matildas are aiming to rebound from recent losses to Brazil and conclude the year with a stronger performance on home soil.