Caitlin Foord's effort was commendable, scoring Australia's only goal, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide against a disciplined Brazil side that clinched a 3-1 victory.
Clare Polkinghorne clarified that this wasn't her farewell match but the beginning of a farewell tour, expressing a desire to continue playing against Brazil and Taiwan.
Tom Sermanni, the Matildas interim coach, noted the game's physicality, mentioning that the referee was 'bullied' and 'a few early yellow cards' might have altered the game dynamics.
Despite a strong performance, the Matildas made critical mistakes that allowed Brazil to capitalize, leading to an outcome where they have much to learn in their upcoming matches.
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