Australia Matildas Beat Chinese Taipei 3-1

The Matildas secured a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in Melbourne, but the match was overshadowed by the heartbreaking return of midfielder Chloe Logarzo, who suffered a head injury after a clash with Chan Pi-Han. Logarzo, making her first international appearance in over three years following multiple injuries, scored an assist leading to the team's early 2-0 lead but was forced to leave the match in tears after the incident. Natasha Prior and Sharn Freier also scored their first international goals, with Bryleeh Henry sealing the win late in the game. Despite dominating possession with 25 shots to 9, the team's performance lacked comfort until Henry's goal. Interim coach Tom Sermanni will find encouragement from the contributions of younger players, but the injury to Logarzo adds a somber note to the victory. The match served as a reminder of the physical toll of competitive sports, particularly concerning player safety.