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THE FIRST MATILDAS IBD

FAIR PLAY PUBLISHING
06 / 2023
9781925914528
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Sinopsis

The First Matildasáis the story of the women who played for Australia in theáAsian Cup Ladies Football Tournamentáheld in Hong Kong in 1975. Australia took part along with teams from Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand. The tournament, which was the forerunner to what is known today as the Asian Football ConfederationâÇÖs WomenâÇÖs Asian Cup, was won by New Zealand with Australia placed third.áItáwas a turning point for womenâÇÖs football in Australia.áAuthor and academic Greg Downes speaks with many of the women involved in the 1975 championship, as they tell their story in their own words of how they came to wear the green and gold of Australia for the first time, and the lasting pride they have in doing so.áThe First Matildasáis a fitting testament to the enduring legacy of the 16 women who formed the squad which will continue to inspire future generations of players for years to come.

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