Emily Gielnik has been ruled out of the Westfield Matildas’ 2018 Algarve Cup squad due to injury.
Prior to last night’s departure to Portugal, Gielnik was replaced in the squad by Western Sydney Wanderers FC forward Rachel Lowe.
Lowe could make her Westfield Matildas debut at the 2018 Algarve Cup, where Australia will meet Norway, China PR, and hosts Portugal in the group stage.
It is hoped that Gielnik will return to full fitness ahead of the Westfield Matildas’ participation in the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan.
The Westfield Matildas will play their 2018 Algarve Cup pool matches in the cities of Albufeira (two matches) and Algarve, before playing a fourth and final ranking match at the 12-team invitational tournament in a yet to be determined destination.
Following the 2018 Algarve Cup the Westfield Matildas will return to Australia where they will continue their preparations for the important 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Australia will play Japan, Korea Republic and Vietnam in Group B of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The top five teams at the tournament will qualify for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in France.
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Squad Number |
Name |
Club, Country |
|
1 |
Lydia WILLIAMS (Gk) |
Melbourne City FC, Australia |
|
2 |
Caitlin COOPER |
Sydney FC, Australia |
|
3 |
Hannah BREWER |
Newcastle Jets, Australia |
|
4 |
Clare POLKINGHORNE |
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
|
5 |
Laura ALLEWAY |
Melbourne Victory, Australia |
|
6 |
Chloe LOGARZO |
Sydney FC, Australia |
|
7 |
Steph CATLEY |
Melbourne City FC, Australia |
|
8 |
Elise KELLOND-KNIGHT |
FFC Turbine Potsdam, Germany |
|
9 |
Emily CONDON |
Adelaide United, Australia |
|
10 |
Emily VAN EGMOND |
Newcastle Jets, Australia |
|
11 |
Lisa DE VANNA |
Sydney FC, Australia |
|
13 |
Tameka BUTT |
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
|
14 |
Alanna KENNEDY |
Melbourne City FC, Australia |
|
16 |
Hayley RASO |
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
|
17 |
Alex CHIDIAC |
Adelaide United, Australia |
|
18 |
Mackenzie ARNOLD (Gk) |
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
|
19 |
Katrina GORRY |
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
|
20 |
Samantha KERR |
Perth Glory, Australia |
|
21 |
Ellie CARPENTER |
Canberra United, Australia |
|
22 |
Larissa CRUMMER |
Melbourne City FC, Australia |
|
23 |
Michelle HEYMAN |
Canberra United, Australia |
|
TBC |
Rachel LOWE |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia |
2018 Algarve Cup – Westfield Matildas Matches
Westfield Matildas v Norway
Date: Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Venue: Albufeira Municipal Stadium, Albufiera, Portugal
Kick-off: 6.30pm (local) (5.30am, Thursday, 1 March 2018 AEDT)
Broadcast: Live on FOX SPORTS 503
Portugal v Westfield Matildas
Date: Friday, 2 March 2018
Venue: Estadio Algarve, Algarve, Portugal
Kick-off: 3pm (local) (2am, Saturday, 3 March 2018 AEDT)
Broadcast: Live on FOX SPORTS 506
Westfield Matildas v China PR
Date: Monday, 5 March 2018
Venue: Albufeira Municipal Stadium, Albufiera, Portugal
Kick-off: 7pm (local) (6am, Tuesday, 6 March 2018)
Broadcast: Live on FOX SPORTS 501