Matildas face World Cup race against time after friendly defeat to Canada
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#63778)
- Australia lose 1-0 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane
- Matildas left to rue missed chances in World Cup warm-up
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson believes his squad is in a race against time to complete preparations for next year's Women's World Cup but that home-field advantage can help push the team towards success.
Australia will co-host the 32-team finals in July and August with neighbours New Zealand, and Gustavsson warned against complacency ahead of his side's latest preparation matches.
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