Matildas presenting a united front as Australia begins Ante Milicic era with win

Laura Alleway and new Matildas coach Ante Milicic react after Thursday night's 2-0 win over New Zealand in the Cup of Nations. After a tumultuous month or more for the women's game, a collective sigh of relief was almost audible around Leichhardt Oval as the focus finally returned to the football. With almost 7,000 fans on hand, the Australian national women's team ran out in their first match under new head coach Ante Milicic and on the scoreboard it was a successful debut -- a 2-0 win over New Zealand. The high point, a clinical finish from energetic substitute Hayley Raso in her first international match since recovering...

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