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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with wife Lucy and the Westfield Matildas squad.
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Prime Minister Turnbull's tribute to Westfield Matildas

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has described the Westfield Matildas as role models for future generations of Australians and says the team's success is driving a spike in registration numbers.

Katrina Gorry fires a shot on goal against China in Olympic Qualifying.
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Messi inspires Matildas' 'Mini' to greatness

Westfield Matildas midfielder Katrina 'Mini' Gorry says she’s modeled her explosive game on Leo Messi. And the way the Matildas play makes it even easier for the diminutive playmaker to replicate the Barcelona and Argentina superstar's game.

Kyah Simon on the ball during Australia's 1-1 draw with China.
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'Dream come true!' Kyah's Rio Games delight

Westfield Matildas striker Kyah Simon says competing at the Rio Games will be the pinnacle of her career and it gives her the chance to follow in the footsteps of her childhood idol.

The Westfield Matildas celebrate qualifying for the Rio Games after their win over DPR Korea.
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Stajcic's vow: ‘Matildas can be world class’

The Westfield Matildas have arrived back in Australia with coach Alen Stajcic declaring the side is on course to being world class team.

The Westfeild Matildas celebrate Emily van Egmond's late equaliser against China.
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Stajcic hails Matildas' fighting spirit

Coach Alen Stajcic has praised the spirit within the Westfield Matildas squad after they finished top of the standings at Asia’s qualifying tournament for the Rio Olympics.

Westfield Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond celebrates her late goal against China.
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Westfield Matildas finish on top in Rio qualifying

The Westfield Matildas have finished on top of the standings and gone through the final Olympic qualifying tournament undefeated after a brilliant strike from Emily van Egmond gave them a 1-1 draw with China P.R. in Osaka on Wednesday night.