Australia women's national under-20 soccer team
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Nickname(s) | Young Matildas | ||
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Association | Football Federation Australia | ||
Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | AFF (South-East Asia) | ||
Head coach | Leah Blayney | ||
FIFA code | AUS | ||
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The Australian women's national under-20 soccer team represents Australia in international women's under-20 soccer. The team is controlled by the governing body for soccer in Australia, Football Federation Australia (FFA), which is currently a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the regional ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) since leaving the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) in 2006. The team's official nickname is the Young Matildas.
History
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Coaching staff
Position | Name |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Players
Current squad
The following 24 players were called up for the second round of 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification from 3–7 June 2023.[1]
Caps and goals are current as of 7 June 2023 after the match against Vietnam.
Recent call-ups
The following players were called up to the squad within the last 12 months and still remain eligible for selection.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Zara Board | 28 November 2006 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Anna Norton | 16 December 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Pre-World Cup Tournament CampTOP |
DF | Zoe Karipidis | 28 November 2006 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 13–20 February 2023 |
DF | Christina Kiceec | 2 May 2005 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Chloe Walandouw | 1 October 2006 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Mia Golding | 8 November 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Heidi Dennis | 24 March 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 25–30 September 2022 |
DF | Silver Bell Morris | 16 March 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 25–30 September 2022 |
DF | Kirsty Fenton | 6 September 2004 | 5 | 1 | ![]() |
2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup |
DF | Teagan Bertolissio | 1 August 2006 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 3–8 April 2023 |
MF | Milly Boughton | 3 February 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Avaani Prakash | 3 October 2005 | 2 | 1 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 13–20 February 2023 |
MF | Mary Stanic–Floody | 3 January 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 13–20 February 2023 |
MF | Sasha Coorey | 20 December 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 13–20 February 2023INJ |
MF | Sarah O'Donoghue | 28 November 2005 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Meg Roden | 28 November 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Lillian Skelly | 5 September 2007 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Amy Chessari | 3 September 2007 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 25–30 September 2022 |
MF | Ella Abdul Massih | 26 January 2007 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 25–30 September 2022 |
MF | Georgia Cassidy | 2 June 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 25–30 September 2022 |
FW | Lara Gooch | 2 November 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 3–8 April 2023 |
FW | Jonti Fisher | 4 June 2005 | 2 | 1 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 13–20 February 2023 |
FW | Caitlin Karic | 20 June 2005 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 13–20 February 2023 |
FW | Josie Allan | 1 January 2007 | 2 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Rosie Curtis | 28 June 2006 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Sofia Christofferson | 28 November 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Anna Hunt | 28 October 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Adelaide Wrzynski | 20 August 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Maia Cameron | 28 November 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Nadia Zakman | 30 November 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Claire Adams | 1 May 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 25–30 September 2022 |
FW | Tanika Lala | 28 November 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 25–30 September 2022 |
FW | Katie Godden | 26 November 2007 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Holly Furphy | 28 June 2006 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Ellen Gett | 28 April 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, 30 May–3 June 2022 |
Notes:
- INJ Withdrew due to injury
- TOP Train-on or Shadow player.
Recent results and fixtures
2022
Since the qualifying competition for the U-20 Women's World Cup was cancelled, the AFC nominated three teams based on the results of the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship, with Japan, South Korea and North Korea qualifying.[2] After the withdrawal of North Korea, it was announced that Australia would replace North Korea as the AFC's representatives at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[3] Australia were drawn into the same group as the hosts, for the official Opening Match of the competition.[4]
6 April 2022 Friendly | Australia ![]() | 5–1 | ![]() | Canberra, Australia |
18:30 UTC+10 | Report |
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Stadium: Deakin Stadium Referee: Anna-Marie Keighley (New Zealand) |
10 April 2022 Friendly | Australia ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Canberra, Australia |
14:00 UTC+10 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Viking Stadium Referee: Georgia Ghirardello (Australia) |
12 June 2022 Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Auckland, New Zealand |
14:00 UTC+12 | Report |
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Stadium: Kiwitea Street |
July 2022 Friendly | Pumas UNAM ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Mexico City, Mexico |
Report | Attendance: 0[a] |
29 July 2022 Friendly | Mexico ![]() | 3–3 | ![]() | Mexico City, Mexico |
16:30 | Report | Stadium: Centro de Alto Rendimiento Attendance: 0[a] |
5 August 2022 Friendly | Australia ![]() | 3–2 | ![]() | Costa Rica |
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Attendance: 0[a] |
10 August 2022 2022 U-20 World Cup GS | Costa Rica ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | San José, Costa Rica |
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Report | Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica Attendance: 22,506 Referee: Tess Olofsson (Sweden) |
13 August 2022 2022 U-20 World Cup GS | Brazil ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Alajuela, Costa Rica |
14:00 UTC−6 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Attendance: 1,759 Referee: Cheryl Foster (Wales) |
16 August 2022 2022 U-20 World Cup GS | Australia ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Alajuela, Costa Rica |
20:00 UTC−6 | Report |
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Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Attendance: 939 Referee: Francia González (Mexico) |
8 November 2022 2022 Pacific Women's Four Nations Tournament | Australia ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Canberra, Australia |
17:00 UTC+11 | Report |
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Stadium: Australian Institute of Sport |
11 November 2022 2022 Pacific Women's Four Nations Tournament | Australia ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Canberra, Australia |
17:00 UTC+11 | Report | Stadium: Australian Institute of Sport |
13 November 2022 2022 Pacific Women's Four Nations Tournament | Australia ![]() | Cancelled | ![]() | Queanbeyan, Australia |
16:00 UTC+11 | Cancellation | Stadium: Seiffert Oval |
2023
18 February 2023 Training camp | Melbourne City ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Melbourne, Australia |
--:-- UTC+11 | Report |
20 February 2023 Training camp | Western United ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Melbourne, Australia |
10:00 UTC+11 | Report |
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Stadium: Galvin Park |
4 March 2023 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification First round | Australia ![]() | Cancelled | ![]() | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
--:-- UTC+6 | Source | Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium |
6 March 2023 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification First round | Guam ![]() | 0–13 | ![]() | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
20:00 UTC+6 | Report | Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Attendance: 10 Referee: Sejin Park (South Korea) |
10 March 2023 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification First round | Kyrgyzstan ![]() | 0–7 | ![]() | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
20:00 UTC+6 | Report |
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Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Attendance: 512 Referee: Sunita Thongthawin (Thailand) |
3 June 2023 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Second round | Australia ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() | Việt Trì, Vietnam |
17:00 UTC+7 |
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Report | Stadium: Việt Trì Stadium Referee: Yu Hong (China PR) |
5 June 2023 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Second round | Iran ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Việt Trì, Vietnam |
17:00 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Việt Trì Stadium Referee: Pansa Chaisant (Thailand) |
7 June 2023 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Second round | Vietnam ![]() | v | ![]() | Việt Trì, Vietnam |
20:00 UTC+7 | Source | Stadium: Việt Trì Stadium |
Competitive record
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Quarter-finals | 5th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
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Quarter-finals | 7th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
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Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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Group stage | 12th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Total | 4/10 | 0 Titles | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 26 |
OFC U-20 Women's qualifying tournament
OFC Women's U-20 Qualifying Tournament record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Winners | 1st | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
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Winners | 1st | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
Total | 2/2 | 2 Titles | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 1 |
AFC U-19 Women's Championship
AFC U-19 Women's Championship record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Third place | 3rd | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 6 |
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Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
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Fifth place | 5th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
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Fifth place | 5th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
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Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
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Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
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Total | 8/8 | 0 Titles | 34 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 68 | 74 |
AFF Women's Championship
AFF Women's Championship record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
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Third place | 3rd | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 |
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Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 4 |
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Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 9 |
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Total | 4/12 | 0 titles | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 89 | 22 |
Honours
OFC Women's U-20 Qualifying Tournament
- Third place: 2006
Notes
- ^ a b c Match played behind closed doors.
References
- ^ "CommBank Young Matildas squad selected for 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Round 2 Qualifiers". Matildas. Football Australia. 16 May 2023.
- ^ "AFC Women's Football Committee hails the successful restart of the Asian women's game". the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Asia's representatives at FIFA women's competitions confirmed". the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Australia to open FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022 following Final Draw". Football Australia. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.