The Matildas have thumped world no. 2 Sweden 4-0, with a stunning strike by Arsenal superstar Caitlin Foord sending the crowd of 22,065 at Melbourne's AAMI Park into raptures.
The 28-year-old has earned over 100 caps for Australia since making her debut at 16, and admitted the toll of playing all year round had drained her, and many teammates.
A 'refreshed' Foord, whose long career has included stints in the USA's National Soccer League, A-League Women's and her current home in the Women's Super League with Arsenal, as well as a distinguished International career, said she was enjoying football like never before.