Three stunning goals to Katrina Gorry, Alex Chidiac and Caitlin Foord propelled Australia to a Cup of Nations clean sweep, writes TILLY WERNER. The Matildas’ World Cup build-up hit top gear with a Cup of Nations clean sweep, capped by a 3-0 win over Jamaica in Newcastle on Wednesday that featured a trio of stunning goals to Katrina Gorry, Alex Chidiac and Caitlin Foord. The Matildas were rusty against Czechia, strong against Spain and mercurial against Jamaica; patchy phases interspersed with moments of brilliance. Alex Chidiac’s entry into the game at half-time had an immediate impact, with the Melbourne Victory striker hammering home a second goal for the Matildas in the 56th minute. Alex Chidiac came off the bench in the second half to score just her second international goal.
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