Mary Fowler on target as Matildas secure back-to-back wins over South Korea
Mary Fowler gave the Matildas cause for optimism ahead of next year’s Asian Cup after a fine first-half finish and some second-half wizardry helped secure a second friendly victory over continental rivals South Korea in the space of four days, this one ending 2-0 in Newcastle in front of a record crowd.The Matildas were missing half their first choice line-up to injury and were well-matched against the visitors for much of this physical chess match, but proved resilient in keeping the opposition scoreless and accelerated away in a dominant second half.Australia 2-0 South Korea: women’s international football friendly – as it happenedRead moreWhile uncertainty still hangs over Australia’s vacant coach position and the recovery of captain Sam Kerr, Fowler’s breakthrough in the first half offered a model for the next era of Matildas success, leveraging talent both old and emerging.Fullback Courtney Nevin, a long-time fringe player, was brought into the starting side for Monday’s clash and...