The Matildas’ preparations for this 12 months’s FIFA Women’s World Cup have been additional boosted by affirmation of a pleasant in opposition to Scotland in London on April 7.
The match will happen lower than per week earlier than Australia’s assembly with England, additionally in London.
“For preparation purposes, it was important to have secured a team with the quality and character of Scotland,” Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson mentioned.
Despite the Scots having did not qualify for the World Cup, Gustavsson predicted a troublesome encounter for his aspect.
“Scotland is a well-organised and physical team with some world-class individual players, including Caroline Weir and Erin Cuthbert, whom our players know what they are capable of from playing with them in club land,” he mentioned.
“We are looking forward to having another match in a city that is for many of our players a home away from home.”
The Australians will take a seven-game profitable streak into the sport in opposition to Scotland, however Gustavsson mentioned there was room for enchancment.
“The recent Cup of Nations tournament was another positive step forward, with the team ticking off many objectives, but it also highlighted areas that we need to continue improving,” he mentioned.
The Matildas’ World Cup preparations will even embody a sport in opposition to France at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on July 14.
Matildas v Scotland
April 7, 10.15pm (AEST)
Cherry Red Records Stadium, London
England v Matildas
April 12, 4.45am (AEST)
Brentford Community Stadium, London
Source: www.news.com.au
