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Veteran Duo Score as Matildas Sink Mexico in Friendly

Foord scored in her 150th international and Australia beat Mexico 3-1 in a friendly, with Kennedy also finding the net.

  • On Tuesday at Commbank Stadium, Australia's Matildas secured a 3-1 victory against Mexico in their second friendly match, with stalwarts Caitlin Foord and Alanna Kennedy scoring before 18,441 fans.
  • The Matildas rebounded from a 1-0 loss to Mexico in Saturday's series opener in Newcastle, where coach Joe Montemurro described his players as "human beings" to explain their fallibility.
  • In her 150th international cap, Foord scored in the 70th minute after a dash by Kaitlyn Torpey, while Kennedy and an own goal from Mexican goalkeeper Esthefanny Torres extended the lead.
  • Defender Ellie Carpenter expressed relief at the win, noting the team improved ball movement under pressure, as Montemurro praised the squad's intensity in handling aggressive pressing.
  • The Matildas aim to build on this performance toward the 2027 World Cup, entering a long break until the next international window in September while focusing on consistent, high-intensity play.
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Veteran duo score as Matildas sink Mexico in friendly

Stalwarts Caitlin Foord and Alanna Kennedy scored to lift Australia to a spirited 3-1 triumph against Mexico in their women's soccer friendly in Sydney.

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SIDNEY, Australia.- The National Team of Mexico Femenil faced Australia in a new international engagement, where it fell 3-1 against one of the most competitive selections on the world stage. The meeting represented a high-level test for the Mexican team, which continues to add experience in its preparation process. The scoreboard opened to [...] La entrada Australia defeated Mexico 3-1 en femenil aparece primero en PSN Noticias.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
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