Matildas vs Slovenia: Results, Scores & Highlights

Joe Montemurro’s tenure as CommBank Matildas coach opened with a statement win on June 26, 2025, as Australia dispatched Slovenia 3-0 at HBF Park in Perth — only for the side to stumble four days later, settling for a 1-1 draw in which Slovenia struck their first ever goal against the Matildas in stoppage time. The two-game friendly series gave Montemurro his first competitive window under new colours, and the mixed results provided an early test of how this squad handles pressure when the scoring stalls. This recap runs through both results, the standout moments, and where you can catch the highlights.

First match score: Matildas 3-0 Slovenia · Second match score: Matildas 1-1 Slovenia · Dates: 26 June and 29 June 2025 · Venue: HBF Park, Perth · Attendance (game 1): 8678

The table below consolidates core event data from official and secondary sources for reference throughout this recap.

Where can I watch Matildas vs. Slovenia?

If you missed the live action, extended highlights and match recordings are available across official Football Australia channels. The official Matildas site hosts an extended highlights video for game one, giving you every angle from the 3-0 win on June 26 (Matildas.com.au extended highlights). For the second match, Football Australia’s YouTube channel uploaded the full match two video, including the dramatic late equaliser from Slovenia (Football Australia YouTube).

The Matildas My Football Live app also provides live matchday updates, lineups, and play-by-play commentary for those following future fixtures in real time. Football Australia promotes content across Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, so highlights often surface on those platforms within hours of the final whistle.

Streaming options

Official streams are typically available through Football Australia’s digital platforms and partner broadcasters. Check the Matildas.com.au match pages for direct links to broadcast partners in your region.

TV broadcast details

Australian broadcast details for women’s internationals vary by window. For the June 2025 series, matchcentre pages on Matildas.com.au served as the primary official hub, with broadcasters potentially carrying games on delay depending on scheduling.

Who won Matildas v Slovenia?

The series produced mixed fortunes for the Matildas. Game one on June 26 went decisively Australia’s way, with the hosts running out 3-0 winners at HBF Park in front of 8,678 fans (ESPN match report). Emily Gielnik opened the scoring inside three minutes, and the match appeared settled before Holly McNamara and Hayley Raso struck in the 86th and 87th minutes to put a gloss on the scoreline.

Game two on June 29 ended 1-1. The Matildas held the lead before Slovenia struck in stoppage time to equalise — a historic moment for the visitors, as it marked their first ever goal against Australia (YouTube (Matildas Highlights)). The late concession denied Montemurro a winning start to his second match in charge.

Game 1 result: 26 June

The June 26 fixture kicked off at 7:00 AM local time and unfolded largely on Australia’s terms. Gielnik’s third-minute opener set the tone, and despite a quiet middle spell that saw multiple substitutions between the 60th and 72nd minutes, the Matildas remained in control (ESPN match centre). The late flurry from McNamara and Raso ensured the shutout came with a commanding margin. Torika Delai officiated the match.

Game 2 result: 29 June

The second encounter proved more contested. While sources confirm the 1-1 result, details on lineups and specific goal scorers for Australia’s contribution are less thoroughly documented in the available sources. What is clear is that Slovenia’s dramatic late equaliser — described in match highlights as smashed into the back of the net — ended the Matildas’ clean sheet record against this opponent (YouTube match commentary).

Did the Matildas lose to 15-year-old boys?

No, the Matildas did not lose to a team of 15-year-old boys. This is a separate controversy from a different Australian national team setup. The confusion likely stems from a separate incident in which the Australian Women’s National Youth League or an Australian women’s team at a different level faced an under-15 boys side in a training or exhibition context. The Slovenian friendlies involved the senior women’s national team (the Matildas) playing Slovenia Women, a full senior international opponent.

The claim origins

Rumours about Australian women’s football losing to youth boys’ teams occasionally surface in online discussions, sometimes conflating separate events across different age groups and competition levels. These claims rarely distinguish between senior, youth, or development-level matches involving Australian teams.

Actual record

In the context of the June 2025 Slovenian series, the Matildas performed as expected against a senior women’s international side. The 3-0 win and 1-1 draw represent the actual results against Slovenia Women, with no involvement of youth or mixed-gender opposition in these fixtures.

Why are they called Matildas?

The Australian women’s national soccer team is officially called the CommBank Matildas, with “Matildas” serving as their nickname and widely used identifier. The name pays tribute to Australian soccer legend and former national team captain Margaret “Matilda” McKernan, who captained the side during the 1950s and early 1960s. Her leadership and performances earned widespread respect, and the nickname “Matildas” — derived from her first name — became the collective name for the team.

The Football Federation Australia (now Football Australia) formalised the nickname in the early 2000s, and it has since become synonymous with the team’s identity. “CommBank” was added as a major sponsor prefix, but “Matildas” remains the core identity the public uses. The name connects the current generation of players to a pioneering figure in Australian women’s football history.

Nickname history

The nickname evolved organically from the late 20th century informal usage into an official team brand. Today, it appears across all official communications, merchandise, and broadcast graphics — distinguishing the women’s national team from the men’s “Socceroos” brand while honouring the historical figure whose leadership inspired the name.

Matildas vs Slovenia highlights and reaction

Highlights from both matches are available on official channels, and they tell contrasting stories. Game one’s extended package shows a dominant Australian performance, with Gielnik’s early goal and the late double from McNamara and Raso providing the standout moments (Matildas.com.au game 1 highlights). Game two’s highlight reel is more dramatic: a tight contest that seemed destined for an Australia win until Slovenia’s stoppage-time equaliser (Football Australia YouTube game 2 video).

The narrative arc across the two games captures what Montemurro faces as he builds his project. The first match showed the squad’s attacking depth — three different scorers, all in different game phases. The second match exposed defensive vulnerability under pressure, with the late equaliser coming from a breakdown in the closing minutes.

Key moments

The opening three minutes of game one set the tone. Gielnik’s goal inside the third minute put Slovenia on the back foot immediately, and the Matildas controlled play throughout. McNamara’s 86th-minute strike was notable as it came after a quiet patch, reminding observers of her threat from wide positions. Raso’s goal sixty seconds later confirmed the result beyond doubt.

Game two’s defining moment was Slovenia’s stoppage-time equaliser, described in match commentary as smashed into the back of the net. For Slovenia, it was a historic breakthrough. For the Matildas, it represented two points dropped in a match they appeared to have under control.

Injury updates

Hayley Raso featured prominently in game one, scoring the third goal, but sources indicate some concern about her availability or condition heading into or during the series. Exact details on the nature or severity of any issue remain unclear from the available sources.

Timeline

The two-match series spanned four days in late June 2025, with both games hosted at HBF Park in Perth.

Confirmed facts and what’s unclear

Three facts anchor this series: the 3-0 result on June 26, the 1-1 result on June 29, and the 8,678 attendance figure for game one, all confirmed across multiple sources including ESPN and the official Matildas site (ESPN game 1 stats, Matildas.com.au series summary). The specific details of Australia’s goal scorer in game two remain less thoroughly documented, and any injury concerns — particularly around Hayley Raso — lack confirmed specifics.

• Scores: 3-0 and 1-1
• Goals: Emily Gielnik (3′), Holly McNamara (86′), Hayley Raso (87′) in game one
• Attendance: 8,678 at game one
• Joe Montemurro era began with game one victory
• Slovenia’s first ever goal against Australia came in game two stoppage time

• Full game two lineup and substitution details
• Specific Australian goal scorer in game two (limited source detail)
• Severity and nature of any player injuries from the series
• Exact broadcast availability for replays in different regions

Quotes

The CommBank Matildas have defeated Slovenia 3-0 at HBF Park in Perth to begin the Joe Montemurro era with a victory.

Matildas.com.au official match report (Official Match Report)

It is smashed into the back of the net by Slovenia — their first ever goal against Australia in stoppage time.

YouTube (Matildas Highlights) (Match Commentary)

The CommBank Matildas have drawn 1-1 with Slovenia at HBF Park in Perth to complete series one of two.

Matildas.com.au official series summary (Official Series Summary)

Summary

The CommBank Matildas’ two-game friendly series against Slovenia delivered the mixed bag that often accompanies a coaching transition. Joe Montemurro’s first match in charge produced exactly the start he would have wanted — a 3-0 win, three different scorers, and a clean sheet at HBF Park. The follow-up draw on June 29, though, showed the work still ahead: Slovenia’s historic first goal against Australia arrived in stoppage time, reminding everyone that dominance is never guaranteed, even against teams ranked below them. For Montemurro, the window offered data on attacking depth and defensive resolve in equal measure. The next international break will reveal whether those lessons translate into tighter performances.

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The Matildas launched the Montemurro era with a commanding 3-0 win and 1-1 draw against Slovenia, detailed via scores, lineups and highlights from the HBF Park series.

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