The Matildas snapped their three-game losing streak when they edged Korea Republic 1-0 on Friday night in Sydney.
Both nations will do battle again this evening in Newcastle to round out a two-match friendly series.
It was a relatively cagey opening clash, although there may be more experimentation this time around.
The Sporting News is following the Australia vs. Korea Republic match live, providing score updates and commentary.
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Matildas vs. Korea Republic live score
| Score | Goalscorers | |
| Matildas | – | |
| Korea Rep. | – |
Venue: Newcastle International Sports Centre
Matildas vs. Korea Republic live updates, highlights and commentary
15 mins to kickoff: Australia are yet to appoint a new permanent head coach following Tony Gustavsson’s exit in August. Take a look at the top contenders for the job here, headlined by Joe Montemurro. With the women’s Asian Cup less than 12 months away, time is ticking.
30 mins to kickoff: Sermanni has told Paramount+ that Foord has been given the “all clear” after a nasty head clash on Friday. Her nose is a “bit sore”, but she’ll be available to play off the bench tonight.
1 hour to kickoff: The Matildas team is in. Interim coach Tom Sermanni has made three changes, bringing in Courtney Nevin to the backline, while Clare Wheeler and Mary Fowler are added to the midfield quartert. Jamilla Rankin, Winonah Heatly and Caitlin Foord drop out.
1 hour 30 mins to kickoff: Despite Newcastle Jets playing at the venue yesterday, the turf at Newcastle International Sports Centre looks to be in good nick for tonight’s match.
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2 hours to kickoff: Welcome to The Sporting News‘ live coverage of the second friendly between the Matildas and Korea Republic.
Matildas vs. Korea Republic lineups
Matildas (4-4-2, right-to-left): Micah – Grant, Kennedy, Nevin, Catley – Yallop, Wheeler, Cooney-Cross, Fowler – Van Egmond, McNamara
Korea Republic (4-2-3-1, right-to-left): Kim Min-jeong – Kim Hye-ri, Lim Seon-joo, Na-Yeong Shin, Choo Hyo-joo – Shin-Ji Kim, Lee Young-ju – Eun-Ju Mun, Ji So-yun, Kang Chae-rim – Yoo-Jung Choi
Matildas vs. Korea Republic: TV channel, live stream in Australia
Tonight’s friendly is available to watch exclusively on streaming platform Paramount+.
It will not be shown on free-to-air TV.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm AEST, with live pre-game coverage due to start at 6:45 pm AEST.
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Paramount+
Matildas vs. Korea Republic betting odds
Australia enter this match as odds-on favourites.
Odds per bookmaker Sportsbet.
| Matildas | $1.36 |
| Draw | $4.20 |
| Korea Rep. | $7.50 |