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Soccer
As it happened: Matildas on track for Paris after 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in Olympic qualifiers
Australia suffered through a tense first half to thump Uzbekistan in Tashkent, effectively (but not quite officially) sealing qualification for the Paris Olympics.
- by Vince Rugari
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How Manchester United’s sale could leave Socceroos young gun out in the cold
When Garang Kuol returns to Newcastle United at the end of this season after his loan spell in the Netherlands, his most crucial ally at the Premier League club will not be there.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Matildas
Five burning questions as the Matildas aim to seal Olympic berth
Tony Gustavsson’s side play the first leg of their Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Saturday night. We take a look at the biggest questions surrounding the team.
- by Vince Rugari
Arnold reflects on 'whirlwind' rise
Mackenzie Arnold has admitted it's 'crazy' how much she's achieved since cementing her spot in the Matildas side.
Mary Fowler just turned 21. Could the Matildas star one day win the Ballon d’Or?
We take a look at past recipients of football’s most prestigious international award to see what they were doing at Fowler’s age.
- by Emma Kemp and Billie Eder
Osimhen ignites Napoli faithful
Victor Osimhen ignites the Napoli faithful with an equalising goal against Barcelona
Arnautovic fires Inter in front
Marko Arnautovic fires Inter Milan in front against Atletico Madrid at the San Siro.
How Matildas turned their shaky defence into a solid foundation
Defence wins you titles, and Australia can count on Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Hunt and Ellie Carpenter in the Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan.
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
Polkinghorne confident in Matildas depth
Matildas veteran Clare Polkinghorne has faith in the squad's depth after the injury blows to Sam Kerr and Cortnee Vine.
The other Aussie at Spurs is plotting a course back into the Matildas’ XI
Charlotte Grant saw just two minutes of action at the Women’s World Cup. With the Paris Olympics beckoning, she doesn’t want to spend another major tournament as an onlooker.
- by Vince Rugari