Westfield Matildas face the Netherlands to complete April schedule
The Westfield Matildas will continue their return to international football against FIFA Women’s World Cup silver medallists the Netherlands on Wednesday, 14 April 2021 at NEC Stadium, Nijmegen.
Currently ranked fourth in the world, the Dutch will be Australia’s second top five opponent in the April FIFA international window in which the Westfield Matildas will also face the globe’s second ranked nation, Germany on Sunday, 11 April 2021.
“To secure two world class opponents for April speaks to the level of respect the Westfield Matildas have earned over the years and the commitment of the Federation to ensure we have quality preparation,” said Westfield Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson.
“These matches will be important tests for us as a team looking to build towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games but also an opportunity to assess players on many levels.”
“With the quality present in their teams, Germany and the Netherlands will challenge us in both attack and defence. However, the coaching staff and I are eager to see what we can learn about our team and set a platform for the coming months.”
“Testing ourselves early is important for our progression as a team and this international football schedule provides the chance to see how we can plot a path forward so we are best prepared ahead of Tokyo.”
READ: Westfield Matildas to return to international action against Germany
MORE: Westfield Matildas back on the road to Tokyo 2020
April’s encounter sees the Westfield Matildas return to the Netherlands for the first time since 2019.
The two match European tour will be Australia’s final games before they learn their fate at the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Draw held on 21 April at the Home of FIFA in Zurich.
Australia’s fixtures against Germany and the Netherlands will be broadcast live in Australia on FOX SPORTS, Kayo, ABC TV, and My Football Live App.
Match Details
Germany v Westfield Matildas
Sunday, 11 April 2021
Venue: Brita-Arena Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden
Kick Off: 12:05am (AEST)
Broadcast: Live on FOX SPORTS, Kayo, ABC TV, and My Football Live App
Please note that all dates & times listed are AEST. Kick-off in Germany is on Saturday, 10 April 2021 at 4:05pm local time.
Netherlands v Westfield Matildas
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Venue: NEC Stadium, Nijmegen
Kick Off: 2:30am (AEST)
Broadcast: Live on FOX SPORTS, Kayo, ABC TV, and My Football Live App
Please note that all dates & times listed are AEST. Kick-off in the Netherlands is on Tuesday, 13 April 2021 at 6:30pm local time.