Just two games are on the schedule today, as Group B’s second set of games comes to a close, while Group C’s just begins. The early game easily looks to be the best of the pair, as group leaders Brazil square off against surprise third place team Australia.
Australia must still be feeling the shock of their come-from-ahead, stoppage time loss to Italy. The Matildas looked extremely vulnerable in the back, especially down the center, and Italy managed to exploit the vulnerability at the perfect time. I wonder whether Sam Kerr feels the need to carry this team, because unless the defense shores up, she’ll have to.