The Matildas' push for a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been dealt a major blow after they were battered by Germany in their opening match.
The Matildas have been dealt a brutal reality check in their opening match of the 2024 Paris Olympics after going down convincingly to Germany.The Matildas ' push for a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been dealt a major blow after they were battered by Germany in their opening match.
While the Matildas had chances in attack, they struggled to be clinical without main talisman Sam Kerr and with in-form striker Michelle Heyman benched from the start. They also held a slender lead in possession over the 90 minutes, but they were unable to create any meaningful opportunities with the ball.
Germany cast aside the Matildas convincingly thanks to goals from Marina Hegering, Lea Schuller and Jule Brand. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images
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