Youthful Matildas provide spark in friendly win over South Korea

A shorthanded Matildas showed youthful verve on Friday to edge South Korea 1-0 in a confidence-boosting victory at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium.

Captain Sam Kerr was among a host of top players absent from the friendly but youngsters Holly McNamara and Kyra Cooney-Cross gave eye-catching performances as Australia tested their depth.