Australia are facing Malawi in a women’s international football friendly as part of the FIFA Series, with the match taking place at Nyayo National Stadium in Kenya.
The Matildas are wearing their fluro yellow and green home kit, while Malawi are in red. A small crowd is in attendance, including a handful of Australian flags among the supporters.
The game has started after the anthems were sung, marking the beginning of a contest between Australia and the Scorchers in Nairobi.
This is a live football update from the match, with attention on how the Matildas perform in this international friendly. The setting in Kenya adds a neutral backdrop to the fixture, with both teams using the opportunity to test themselves in an international environment.
The opening moments have already been reached, and the atmosphere at Nyayo National Stadium is described as modest in size but international in feel, with supporters of both teams present for the occasion.
Further coverage continues as the match develops.
