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Mary Fowler Shines as Matildas Defeat South Korea 2-0

Mary Fowler Shines as Matildas Defeat South Korea 2-0

Fowler's performance leads Australia to victory in front of a record crowd in Newcastle.
Mary Fowler delivered a standout performance as the Australian women's national football team, the Matildas, secured a 2-0 victory against South Korea in Newcastle.

The match took place at McDonald Jones Stadium and was attended by a record crowd of 28,019 spectators.

Fowler, 22, who had previously made an impact off the bench in a match held in Sydney, returned to the starting lineup and showcased her skills against the world No. 19 team.

She scored the opening goal in the 44th minute, demonstrating her ability to navigate past four South Korean defenders within the box.

The second goal came in the 63rd minute when Fowler intercepted the ball from Lim Seon-joo and assisted substitute Caitlin Foord, who found the net to extend Australia's lead.

This tactical shift to the left wing played to Fowler's strengths, mirroring her role at her club Manchester City.

The South Korean team nearly equalized late in the match with a header from Ko Yoo-Jin in the 86th minute, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside ruling.

Tom Sermanni, the Matildas' caretaker head coach, praised Fowler's contribution, noting, "I thought tonight was the most involved I've seen her in the game since I've been the coach.

You see how valuable a player she is when she actually gets on the ball."

During the match, there was a notable incident involving Alanna Kennedy and Tameka Yallop, who collided just minutes into the game.

Kennedy sustained extensive bruising and swelling around her right cheek, while Yallop dealt with knee discomfort.

Both players managed to continue until the 59th minute, when they were substituted for Claire Hunt and Kaitlyn Torpey.

Sermanni provided an update on their conditions, stating that Yallop was fine and that Kennedy would likely experience significant swelling but did not appear to have sustained any serious damage.
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