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Montemurro Named Matildas Coach as Team Enjoys 4-1 Farewell Win for Sermanni

A record-breaking turnout underscored the team’s momentum as it transitions under Montemurro’s leadership ahead of critical Asian Cup preparations.

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Overview

  • The Matildas defeated Argentina 4-1 at GIO Stadium in Canberra to mark Tom Sermanni’s final match after his third stint as coach.
  • Midfielder Amy Sayer scored twice in her first start in 549 days, capping a triumphant return from a serious knee injury.
  • A crowd of 25,125 set a new attendance record for a women’s sports event in Canberra.
  • Football Australia confirmed Joe Montemurro as the permanent head coach, tasking him with leading the squad into the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup on home soil.
  • Forward Kahli Johnson exited with a first-half injury and will be assessed before upcoming friendlies against Slovenia in late June and Panama in early July.