Only saw the final 20 mins, but Santos looked very solid, athletic and generally impressed. Gutsy call by Mayne to start her.
Puts some future pressure on Esson & Leat re starting keeper.
Santos definitely one to watch when she finishes at her US College
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360893402/football-ferns-make-matildas-work-win-annalie-longos-final-game
Mayne again gets asked about the absence of Stott, but MM reveals little.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/12/03/what-coaches-had-to-say-after-second-football-ferns-game-against-australia/
Puts some future pressure on Esson & Leat re starting keeper.
Santos definitely one to watch when she finishes at her US College
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360893402/football-ferns-make-matildas-work-win-annalie-longos-final-game
Mayne again gets asked about the absence of Stott, but MM reveals little.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/12/03/what-coaches-had-to-say-after-second-football-ferns-game-against-australia/