"The Matildas had Japan on the back foot for long periods of the decider in Sydney, but their late, desperate flurry of shots were scuffed, saved and blocked to end in a narrow defeat."
"The packed calendar and long Asian Cup path has resulted in some of the Matildas' best players sitting this series out, while Sam Kerr leads the near full-strength squad."
The Matildas narrowly lost to Japan in the Asian Cup final, with a score of 1-0. Key players like Mary Fowler and Ellie Carpenter rested, while Steph Catley withdrew due to injury. Sam Kerr led a near full-strength squad, including Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso. The team is now focused on the journey to the 2027 World Cup. The packed schedule has made it challenging for players, especially those in Europe, to manage their commitments effectively.
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