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Opals to Play in WNBL24, Matildas Win Olympic Qualifier Against Taiwan

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The Australian women's basketball team, the Opals, will be participating in the Cygnett WNBL24. The Matildas, the Australian women's soccer team, played against Taiwan in an Olympic qualifying match. The Matildas have made 50 shots at goal in their last two games, scoring 10 goals. Sam Kerr has been directly involved in 27 goals in 23 games for the Matildas since 2022. The Matildas made 17 shots at goal in the first half of the game against Taiwan but didn't score. Mary Fowler made nine shots at goal and scored the opening goal in the 62nd minute. The Matildas logged 88 shots and 13 goals in the Olympic Women's Qualifiers. The Matildas won their match against Taiwan, making it three wins out of three. Ryan Teague has the highest success rate in duels in the A-League Men season. Jenna McCormick has the most clearances and second most interceptions in the A-League Women season. Mary Fowler's performance continues to impress. There were late-season upsets in the AFLW competition.

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    Late-season AFLW upsets ensure nail-biting final round | Sarah Burt https://t.co/jOYj5BuXJG

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    Mary Fowler’s star continues to rise as fringe players stake Matildas claims | Jo Khan https://t.co/LPqV9QtQH6

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    16 - Jenna McCormick (@brisbaneroar) has made 16 clearances and nine interceptions during the 2023/24 @aleaguewomen season, the most clearances and second most interceptions of any player. Astute. https://t.co/tPf6tKbqnp