Aussie star Sam Kerr and the Matildas will spherical out their preparation for this 12 months’s dwelling World Cup with a conflict in opposition to European giants France in Melbourne.
The match was confirmed on Tuesday morning, with Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson declaring the conflict with the world’s No.5-ranked staff the proper method for his aspect to get “dialled in” for the World Cup.
To be performed at Marvel Stadium on June 14, the match would be the last worldwide for the Matildas earlier than their opening World Cup conflict in opposition to Ireland on July 20.
“To have a send-off match against a team the calibre of France in a special city like Melbourne presents a wonderful opportunity for us to be dialled into the significance for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 early,” Gustavsson stated.
“A dynamic, technically brilliant team over the years, France have been consistently one of the best nations in the world with incredible quality across all parts of their game. It will be one final challenge for us just days out from our World Cup opener.
“This send-off match is an essential final piece of our two year preparations for this tournament on home soil.
“Playing a big nation and World Cup contender in front a large and vocal Melbourne crowd will not only provide the team with a send-off they will remember and be inspired by, but it will give us one final taste of what to expect just days later in our opening match against the Republic of Ireland.”
The Matildas are coming off a profitable marketing campaign within the Cup of Nations that included victories over Spain, Jamaica and the Czech Republic.
Source: www.news.com.au
