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Australia's Matildas dominate Football Ferns

12:03 am today

The Football Ferns have been beaten in a convincing 5-0 win by the Matildas.

The 33rd-ranked Ferns took on the 15th-ranked Matildas at Polytec Stadium in Gosford, Australia, on Friday night.

They faced an Australian side brimming with stars and a nation they had not beaten in more than 30 years.

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Jacqui Hand of New Zealand celebrates her goal against Venezuela, 2025.

Football Ferns celebrate a goal against Venezuela. Photo: Photosport

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