Matildas Win 4-1 Over Argentina in Sermanni’s Final Match

Australia's Matildas secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Argentina in Canberra, completing a clean sweep in their two-match series. Amy Sayer, making her first start in 549 days after recovering from an ACL injury, was the standout player with two first-half goals, showcasing versatility and technical skill. The team dominated possession and scoring chances, with strong performances from midfielders Kyra Cooney-Cross and Clare Wheeler, and later goals from Emily van Egmond and Michelle Heyman. This match marked the final game for interim coach Tom Sermanni, who was honored with a record home crowd of 25,125 before being succeeded by Joe Montemurro, who attended the match. Despite some defensive lapses that allowed Argentina's Kishi Nunez to score, the Matildas maintained control and delivered a confident performance, signaling a promising lead-up to the next Women's Asian Cup and a new coaching era. Sayer described the comeback and her role in the win as an 'indescribable feeling,' highlighting the personal and team significance of the victory.