Germany 3-0 Australia: Matildas embarrassed in Marseille as Aussies go down without a fight in Olympic Games drubbing
- The Matildas were defeated by Germany in France
- The opening match of the Olympic Games got off to the worst possible start
- It leaves Tony Gustavsson with a mountain to climb
The Matildas’ Olympic Games have got off to the worst possible start after Tony Gustavsson’s team were beaten 3-0 by Germany.
Expectations were high for the Aussies before a ball was kicked, with fans optimistic that Steph Catley’s team could emulate their stunning World Cup campaign in France.
However, those expectations were severely dented when the Germans, ranked fourth in the world, mercilessly defeated their Group B rivals in Marseille.
This leaves the Aussies at a disadvantage ahead of their remaining two group games against the United States and Zambia, with the top two teams qualifying for the knockout stages.
They could slip through if they finish in third place among the top two teams, but their -3 goal difference could hamper those chances.
More to follow.
The Matildas had a terrible start to their Olympic Games in France
Germany, ranked 4th in the world, dominated the Aussies and won 3-0 in Marseille
Matildas captain Steph Catley shouts orders to her team as they go down without a fight