The Matildas are on the trail to achieve at the least the World Cup semi-finals and will go all the best way to the ultimate in response to Canadian coach Bev Priestman after Monday evening’s thrashing of the Olympic champions.
Priestman declared the Australians have been a “top, top side” within the wake of the 4-0 victory within the do-or-die battle in Melbourne and with famous person Sam Kerr nonetheless to return after being saved on the bench to assist her restoration from a calf harm.
With coach Tony Gustavsson underneath rising strain, and enjoying with out Kerr, the Matildas have been unstoppable as they progressed to the knockout phases and it left Priestman in little question how far the Australians might go.
“These moments define you. I know that from Tokyo,” Priestman stated.
“On that result they‘re going to be riding a massive high. They‘ve turned things around in one game and they were brave and they went for it and changed things.
“Australia are a top, top side and I‘ve said that from the start.
“There’s nothing stopping them pushing through this because they should be probably in the top four of a World Cup.”
Priestman additionally singled out Gustavsson, who was criticised for his secrecy round Kerr’s harm and his ways and lack of substitutions within the opening two matches, particularly a 3-2 loss to Nigeria, for reward.
The Swede would more than likely have misplaced his job if the Matildas didn’t progress past the group stage at a house World Cup and Priestman stated he delivered.
“I know that guy’s has been under a massive amount of criticism and pressure, and he was brave,” Priestman stated.
“Good on him. Australia were the better team.”
Source: www.news.com.au
