Australia Cup Game Two

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Women's Soccer International - Matildas v France
Sunday, January 14, 2001, Oakes Oval, Lismore. Game two of the 'three game' Australia Cup series. 6 photos - 41k
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Captain Alison Forman, early in the game

Australia 1 France 1
2350 spectators witnessed a bruising game with flashes of excitement that came to life in the last quarter with a goal to Australia's Kim Revell, followed shortly after with a goal to France's Stephanie Mugneret-Beghe.

The French were defeated 2-1 by Australia in the first match at Coffs Harbour on the previous Thursday and 1-0 in the third and series-deciding match on Wednesday, January 17, at Gold Coast, QLD.

Current world rankings of the teams are Australia 12th and France 14th.

April Mann

Photo left: Australian forward April Mann contesting the ball.
Photo right: French forward Angelique Roujas in full stride.

For some, It may have appeared an omen for a French victory with Joan Of Arc screening later that night on national TV, but it was not to be, though a draw was a fitting result.

The French team trained at the Italo-Australian Barrow Lane soccer field, North Lismore, while the Matildas were based at Ballina.

The teams at attention - for the National Anthems

Elisabeth Loisel

Photo left: French coach Elisabeth Loisel as she entered Paupiettes Restaurant for a team lunch (French cuisine of course) on match day.

Photo right: Joe Pisani was interpreter for the French team in Lismore.
He is fluent in six languages and is Secretary of the Lismore & District Soccer Referees Association.

Joe Pisani

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