The Matildas of Australia on Friday defeated their French counterpart 1-0 in a friendly match ahead of the start of the 2023 Women World Cup which they are co-hosting with New Zealand.
Australia apart from being one of the hosts, is one of the favourites to win the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup.
They played in another tournament favourite France in Melbourne and recorded a narrow 1-0 win.
Australia dominated the game from the start with Chelsea attacker Sam Kerr creating a constant threat to the backline of France.
The first stanza ended goalless but Mary Fowler scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute and France found it extremely difficult to level the game.
Australia will confront Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the second group match after they might have played the Republic of Ireland in their opening group match.
