- The Matildas have been defeated by Germany in France
- Opening game of the Olympics got off to the worst possible start
- It leaves Tony Gustavsson’s side with a mountain to climb
The Matildas’ Olympic Games campaign has got off to the worst possible start after Tony Gustavsson’s team were beaten 3-0 by Germany.
There were high hopes for the Aussies before a ball was kicked, with fans optimistic that Steph Catley’s side could emulate their scintillating World Cup campaign in France.
However, those expectations have taken a heavy blow with the world No 4-ranked Germans ruthlessly dispatching of their Group B rivals in Marseille.
It puts the Aussies on the backfoot ahead of their remaining two group games against the United States and Zambia, with the top two teams qualifying for the knockout stage.
They could sneak through should they emerge as one of the two best-performing third-placed teams, but their -3 goal difference could hamper those chances.
More to follow.
The Matildas suffered a terrible start to their Olympic Games campaign in France
World No 4-ranked Germany dominated the Aussies to run out 3-0 winners in Marseille
Matildas captain Steph Catley shouts orders at her team as they went down without a fight
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