Carpenter is a gun but yeh, don't trust her in central defence. LB/RB or WB or like a L/R mid even is fine, but not central.
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Shortish turnaround after playing ET, no doubt fatigue could be a factor.
Kerr has had a big load both mentally and physically.
Kerr has had a big load both mentally and physically.
Kerr in doubt to start for Matildas in Tokyo semi-final
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is one of five players who must pass a fitness test to start against Sweden for a place in the final of the Tokyo Games.
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GAME DAY!! A spot in the final and a chance for a Gold medal up for grabs to our Matildas
Tonight 2nd August
Australia V Sweden
9:00PM EST
Tonight 2nd August
Australia V Sweden
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It'll take a huge effort to win tonight, especially given we're carrying some fatigued players from the other night and the quality of the Swedes. If we can nab a bronze, it'll still be an excellent result for them.
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Big game, must win!
Is Kerr playing? Obviously need her to be any chance for Gold, both this match and next.
Sweden probably Gold favourite at this point.
Sweden probably Gold favourite at this point.
Coach said she will start .
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Is Carpenter playing CB in a back 4? There's like 8 midfielders listed in the starting line-up
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USA will be baying for blood in the bronze medal game.
We must win tonight. No ifs or buts.
We must win tonight. No ifs or buts.
Win or go home!
Let's hope Sweden are gassed and it's a low tempo, low scoring game and we can pinch it.
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Apparently very hot and very humid in the stadium tonight
Huge moment for women's sport in this country, probably beat the GB game as most watched ever?
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Catley and Carpenter as CBs in a back three is a massive gamble imo
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Not a fan of Logarzo. I hope she proves me wrong.
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Better than letting Sweden overrun the slowpoke Kennedy and Polkinghorne in defence. I can see why Gustavsson is trialling Carpenter in the centre of defence because a lot of the top class nations have quick forwards. If we get through, I do think one of Polkinghorne or Kennedy would start because Sinclair isn't the quickest of strikers but is really strong on the ball.
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I feel sick
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Were in our home yellow.
Sweden in their electric blue
Sweden in their electric blue
Good defence on the counter.
No real clear chances either way yet, couple of half moments.
We look somewhat vulnerable against their speed when they counter.
We look somewhat vulnerable against their speed when they counter.
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What a shot that was. Lucky to have it cannon off the crossbar
If we get the win tonight we'll be riding our share of luck. But so far we've been pretty solid.
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