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Glenn Moore

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Matildas beaten but not mauled by lionesses after red | History Defined

Australia have suffered a frustrating defeat to England, beaten 3-0 after being reduced to 10 women and a goal down inside 20 minutes.

The early red card for Alanna Kennedy, dismissed after 19 minutes for denying a goalscoring opportunity, left the Matildas up against it in Derby, their task made even tougher when the European champions scored from the resultant free kick. 

England added a second before the break, but Australia held out until deep into injury-time, when a penalty was harshly awarded by the VAR and converted.  

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