Ferns first pool opponent in Tokyo, Matildas lost 3-2 overnight to Denmark.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/06/10/world/friendly-women/denmark/australia/3509057/
Is 3rd quality European opponent (all losses), Australia has played in last few months. I'm sure USA & Sweden are busy playing warmup games. Actually rather strangely Matildas play Sweden in a few days in another friendly.
Ferns are really going to be on a hiding to nothing in Japan. Games against 3 far better teams, who are also going to have the benefit of being well prepared. I'm sure Sermanni & co will have low expectations.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/06/10/world/friendly-women/denmark/australia/3509057/
Is 3rd quality European opponent (all losses), Australia has played in last few months. I'm sure USA & Sweden are busy playing warmup games. Actually rather strangely Matildas play Sweden in a few days in another friendly.
Ferns are really going to be on a hiding to nothing in Japan. Games against 3 far better teams, who are also going to have the benefit of being well prepared. I'm sure Sermanni & co will have low expectations.