2-1 win for South Melbourne over Hume City at home today, our sixth win of the season.

Popa is perfectly capable of winning silverware with the Socceroos and eventually winning at least one trophy during his tenure should be the benchmark I think.

Badolato to Newcastle Jets confirmed, he'll be at the Jets through season 2026-27.

Jake Girdwood-Reich an unused substitute for St. Louis City in their 4-2 MLS loss to Orlando City.

https://www.matildas.com.au/news/commbank-matildas-squad-update-27th-june-2025 Sharn Freier medically ruled out with a lower leg injury. There'll be no replacement player added to the squad for the Slovenia series.

I think the Matildas aren't used to the new attacking style of football under Montemurro yet, maybe give it a couple of games and we should be doing better in terms of possession.

8,678 the official attendance for the first game against Slovenia.

Full time in Perth. Matildas get the win, 3-0 on Montemurro's debut as head coach.

Five minutes of second half stoppage time. Matildas still lead Slovenia 3-0.

One more change for the Matildas. Charlotte Grant replaces Ellie Carpenter.

Hayley Raso scores seconds later. Matildas now lead Slovenia 3-0.

First ever international goal for Holly McNamara. Matildas now lead 2-0.

More changes for the Matildas. Hayley Raso back for the Matildas, replacing Emily Gielnik. Remy Siemsen on for Emily van Egmond. Courtney Nevin on for Jamilla Rankin.

Slovenia with more shots than the Matildas in the second half but not many on target, and even still Teagan Micah's making a case for the Tillies starting keeper role with some crucial saves.

Matildas making two changes. Michelle Heyman on for Alex Chidiac, and Tash Prior replaces Winonah Heatley.

Slovenia making four changes. No changes yet for the Matildas.

Safe hands from Teagan Micah to retain the clean sheet 56 minutes in. Matildas still lead 1-0.

Second half underway. No changes for either side.

Last time the Matildas played at HBF Park we saw crowds of 19084 and 18798 for the games against Chinese Taipei and Iran but bearing in mind that the Port v Carlton AFL game is also underway at the same time as the Tillies.

Half time at HBF Park. Matildas lead Slovenia 1-0 with Emily Gielnik scoring the first goal of the Montemurro era.