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Germany defeats Matildas 4-2 in friendly match in Karlsruhe

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Australia fell 4-2 to Germany in an international friendly match in Karlsruhe after late goals decided the contest.

The Australian women's national football team suffered a 4-2 defeat against Germany in an international friendly in Karlsruhe. Sam Kerr and Holly McNamara scored for Australia, but the youthful German side secured the win with late goals.

The scoreAustralia lost 4-2 to Germany in the away fixture.
The venueThe match took place in the German city of Karlsruhe.

By the numbers

4goals scored by Germany

2goals scored by Australia

3Germany's world ranking

Why it matters

International friendlies give national teams crucial preparation time ahead of upcoming major tournaments and allow coaches to test younger squads against top-tier global competition.