Australia’s women’s team, the Matildas, are taking on Malawi’s Scorchers in a FIFA Series friendly at Nyayo National Stadium in Kenya.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 2pm local time, which is 9pm AEST. The fixture brings the two sides together in an international women’s football friendly with Australia looking to make the most of the opportunity on neutral ground.
Before kick-off, the national anthems were sung and the players lined up in their kits: Australia in their fluro yellow and green home colours, and Malawi in red.
The crowd in Nairobi is small, though there are a few Australian flags visible among those in attendance. The atmosphere is modest but focused as the teams begin their contest at Nyayo National Stadium.
This match forms part of the wider FIFA Series programme, which is designed to give national teams more international football against opponents from different regions. For Australia, it is another chance to test combinations and build rhythm in a friendly setting. For Malawi, it is a valuable meeting with a higher-profile opponent on the international stage.
With the game underway, the live updates continue as the Matildas and Scorchers compete in Kenya. Supporters can follow the action as it develops from the early stages through to the final whistle.
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