Australian star Ellie Carpenter says she can't wait to play her Lyon teammates at Docklands tonight, as the Matildas prepare for the Women's World Cup.
abc.net.au/news/matildas-v-france-at-docklands-friendly/102600956Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson believes friendly opponents France have given Australia a helping hand ahead of the Women's World Cup.The Matildas take on France tonight in a sold-out friendly at Docklands, with 50,000 expected to attend
As well as providing invaluable research material, France will also pose a terrific test on the field."That was a very good bonus for us. "France is one of the few teams that we haven't played under my tenure. So I'm really happy to get the chance to do that as well."
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