The Matildas Are The Most Successful Senior Australian Soccer Team Of All Time

Kyah Simon celebrates her goal in the second half against Brazil during the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Elsa / Getty Images

Featuring star player Marta and ranked #7 to Australia’s #10, Brazil were the favourites to win the game. But the heroic efforts of Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams and a stoic Australian defence kept the Brazilians from scoring.

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After 80 minutes of play, the score remained at nil all. But then a deflected shot from Matildas captain Lisa De Vanna was slotted away by substitute Kyah Simon.