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2mo ago

Mexico Beat Matildas 1-0 in Newcastle

A wasteful attacking display exposed Australia’s finishing problems that must be fixed before Tuesday’s rematch.

Diana Ordonez scored for Mexico to hand the Matildas a shock loss in Newcastle. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Emily van Egmond powers through training ahead of the Matildas' friendlies against Mexico. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
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Overview

  • The Matildas lost 1-0 in Newcastle on Saturday after Diana Ordonez headed home an added-time finish set up by Alice Soto.
  • Australia dominated possession and outshot Mexico 19 to 12 but put few efforts on target and failed to convert clear chances in front of 23,167 fans.
  • Coach Joe Montemurro said the team played strong, possession-based football but made poor decisions in the attacking third and must use the loss to correct finishing and runs into the box.
  • The match featured milestones and rotation with Ellie Carpenter earning her 100th cap and established starters returned while several veterans were left out, and the result underlined Mexico’s 15-game unbeaten run and the quality coming from Liga MX Femenil.
  • The sides meet again at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium on Tuesday and the Matildas will be checked on finishing, bench impact and selection changes as they continue World Cup preparation.