US EditionThe Next Big Thing, and No Room for Sentiment: What We Learnt From Joe Montemurro’s First Matildas Matches
PERTH, AUSTRALIA, JUL 8 – Charli Grant scored in stoppage time to secure a 3-2 win for the Matildas after trailing twice, finishing their international window with a strong comeback performance.
- The Matildas secured a 3-2 victory over Panama at HBF Park in Perth on July 8, 2025, evening the two-game series at one win each.
- This match followed a 1-0 defeat to Panama in the first game amid a squad with four debutants and several absences, challenging the new coach Joe Montemurro's tactics.
- Michelle Heyman scored twice from Hayley Raso crosses, and Charli Grant netted a late winner, while Panama’s Lineth Cenedo and Ericka Arauz each scored to keep the game competitive.
- Montemurro mentioned he included more attacking and seasoned midfielders in the starting lineup to increase scoring opportunities, while commentator Grace Gil observed that Heyman demonstrated excellent mobility and appeared very comfortable on the field.
- The win lifted the Matildas’ spirits and enabled Montemurro to concentrate on their upcoming AFF Women’s Championship match versus Myanmar scheduled for August 7, highlighting progress as he rebuilds the squad with his possession-oriented approach.
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The AgeThe next big thing, and no room for sentiment: What we learnt from Joe Montemurro’s first Matildas matches
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will only get to pick 23 players for Australia’s squad for the Women’s Asian Cup on home soil next year, so some of the discoveries from the July international window against Panama and Slovenia are for the medium term and beyond.
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