Overview
- Mary Fowler scored the opening goal and played a key role in the Matildas' 2-0 win over South Korea at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium.
- A record crowd of 28,019 fans witnessed the match, showcasing the growing support for the team during this series of friendlies.
- The second goal came from an own goal by South Korea's Lim Seon-joo after pressure from Kaitlyn Torpey in the 63rd minute.
- Interim coach Tom Sermanni's future remains uncertain, with Football Australia expected to announce a permanent head coach soon.
- The team continues to adapt to key absences, including star player Sam Kerr, who watched from the stands while recovering from a knee injury.