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Matildas Starting XI

Coach Tony Gustavsson has named his starting 11 for tonight’s match against Germany, the Matildas’ final match of 2022.

The team takes the field in a 4-3-3 formation, with captain Sam Kerr leading the line alongside Hayley Raso and Kyah Simon.

Emily Gielnik and Cortnee Vine start at full-back, with Alanna Kennedy and Clare Polkinghorne in central defence.

Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has opted for a strong starting lineup for tonight’s match against the Matildas.

The team lines up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lea Schuller leading the line.

Kathrin Hendrich and Marina Hegering start in central defence, with Felicitas Rauch and Sara Doorsoun-Khajeh at full-back.

The Matildas have started the match brightly, with Sam Kerr having a great chance to open the scoring in the first five minutes.

However, it was Germany who took the lead in the 15th minute, with Lea Schuller heading home from a corner.

The Matildas responded well to going behind, and they equalised in the 25th minute through a stunning strike from Hayley Raso.

The Matildas came out firing in the second half, and they took the lead in the 55th minute through a goal from Kyah Simon.

However, Germany equalised once again in the 65th minute, with Alexandra Popp scoring from close range.

The Matildas continued to push for a winner, but they were unable to find a way through the German defence.

The Matildas have held on to earn a 2-2 draw against Germany in their final match of 2022.

It was a spirited performance from the Australians, who showed great character to come back from behind on two occasions.

The draw will give the Matildas confidence ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand.