LIVE: Matildas vs Argentina at Docklands
A variety of new faces within the Matildas
Wahoo! Kahli Johnson is my new favorite Matilda!
– Mike
Since Sam Kerr did her ACL in the beginning of final yr, we have seen a slew of latest Matildas take the pitch.
I referred to as it pre-game that Kahli Johnson was a probable new favorite – and right here we’re, with a purpose on debut for the 21-year-old.
However I’ve to say, so far as rising Matildas go, Holly McNamara, Kaitlyn Torpey and Jamila Rankin additionally appeared nice that opening half too.
HT: AUS 1-0 ARG
The house crowd had been handled not only a purpose that opening half however a purpose on debut from younger Kahli Johnson.
Johnson got here from the pitch together with her teammates after the whistle blew for the primary break with the largest grin on her face. You like to see it.
A reasonably good crew first half for Australia, the place they held the vast majority of possession. They constructed into the minutes properly and noticeably grew in confidence after they managed to discover a method by the Argentinian defence with their first purpose.
Only one extra minute
Fortunately it has been a primary half with none harm issues (contact wooden) and so we’ve only one further minute to play.
Aus 1-0 Arg, after 45 minutes
Australia trying to find their second purpose
The Matildas are showcasing some good passes, significantly of their attacking third.
They aren’t resting on their laurels after that Johnson purpose however are looking for a method by for his or her second.
Aus 1-0 Arg, after 43 minutes
One shot on course, one purpose
Khali…you little bewdy!!!!!
– stumcin
Crowd loving that Johnson purpose
That was good for Kahli Johnson, who scored on the thirty eighth minute.
It was Charli Grant with the supply, who launched the ball in direction of Johnson on the run.
What a begin to her profession in nationwide colors.
Aus 1-0 Arg, after 38 minutes
AUSTRALIA GOAL: JOHNSON
It is 21-year-old Kahli Johnson on debut with the primary purpose for the Matildas.
And the gang goes wild.
Matildas clear the ball out of defence
A number of nervous moments for the Matildas as Argentina took a bit extra of the ball.
They’d a free kick of their attacking third however Australia had been capable of cope with it.
Australia at the moment are again with the possession.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 36 minutes
We hit the 30′ mark
And nonetheless no objectives to talk of. It is looks like the Matildas are nonetheless settling into the match, whereas there have been some actual brilliant moments for them.
Clare Wheeler and Charli Grant have each had some nice runs – simply lacking the finishes.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 30 minutes
Johnson threatening
Kahli Johnson with one other half-chance. She had a run into the field however was challenged by the opposition.
However she’s house already within the Matildas’ ahead line.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 28 minutes
Johnson has an nearly likelihood
Kahli Johnson had a possible taking pictures likelihood within the field however it was brief lived as she was referred to as offside.
Timed her run only a contact early however Australia are constructing possibilities right here.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 25 minutes
Matildas with loads of the ball
Australia have had quite a lot of the ball as we attain the midway level of the primary half.
It feels prefer it’s solely a matter of time till the growing Matildas on the pitch discover a method by the Argentinian defence. Holly McNamara specifically has been full of life early.
In saying that, they have to be cautious on the counterattack.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 24 minutes
Australia with a couple of makes an attempt to attain
Kaitlyn Torpey obtained on the top of the ball following a nook however could not discover a method by.
Then Clare Hunt had a header to an Emily van Egmond cross, however it went extensive of the web.
Both facet but to attain.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 20 minutes
Play slows down a contact
Australia nonetheless maintain the possession as they try to discover a method by the compact Argentina defence.
After a quick couple of minutes, Argentina have slowed down the tempo a contact.
Holly McNamara had one other half-chance to shoot, however could not discover a method by. Rankin taking a nook.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 18 minutes
Matildas on the defence
Jamila Rankin takes the primary nook for the Matildas. It is cleared and units up Argentina on the counterattack.
They now have some possession after it has been with Australia for almost all of the opening quarter-hour.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 14 minutes
Grant placing tempo on the wing
Charli Grant had an amazing run down the correct wing. Holly McNamara obtained on the top of her cross however did not angle it appropriately.
Grant is having a brilliant begin to this recreation, she’s placing tempo on the ball and searching very assured.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 12 minutes
Rankin has a ping
Jamila Rankin had a long-range cross, which landed straight within the palms of the Argentinian goalkeeper.
Abigail Chaves is having to work early, whereas Teagan Micah get to be concerned down the opposite finish.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 9 minutes
Johnson trying good early
Kahli Johnson had one other burst of power close to the purpose sq.. She launched the ball in direction of the web however shot it throughout the face.
She’s backing herself in early right here in her debut – good to see.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 7 minutes
Younger ones crew up
Kahli Johnson sliced the ball by three Argentina defenders to get the ball to Holly McNamara in entrance of the web, however her shot went extensive.
Nonetheless, Matildas holding possession early right here.
Aus 0-0 Arg, after 6 minutes
