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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.
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.