Clare Polkinghorne, Brazil and Brisbane

Matildas ‘legend’ Clare Polkinghorne to bid farewell amid end of an era against Brazil | OneFootball
She is the defensive stalwart for the sporting team that has become Australia’s darling, yet after 18 years with the Matildas, Clare Polkinghorne has a clear-cut view of retirement: “I’ll definitely need a job.
Matildas great Clare Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane farewell against Brazil
Australia's most capped Matilda believes the game is in "good hands" ahead of her football farewell in Brisbane. Clare Polkinghorne grew up watching soccer matches at Lang Park. Now, she'll step off the pitch as one of the sport's greats.
Matildas great Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane send-off
Retiring Australian football great Clare Polkinghorne admits her Matildas send-off match won't fully sink in until she steps onto the Suncorp Stadium pitch for the final time.
‘Special night’ awaits retiring Matildas great Clare Polkinghorne in Brisbane
The “team first” attitude that has been the mantra of Clare Polkinghorne’s entire Matildas career is again evident ahead of the retiring veteran’s farewell match on Thursday night against Brazil in Brisbane.
Matildas v Brazil friendly: Australia set for ‘old school’ approach for Clare Polkinghorne’s farewell
Clare Polkinghorne couldn’t help but grin at the prospect of her Matildas send-off game coming against familiar foes Brazil. Australia have an 11-2-8 record against Brazil, with four wins, one draw and two losses on home soil. They have also registered memorable wins, and losses, against As Canarinhas, the Paris Olympic silver medallists.
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Matildas 'legend' makes selfless call ahead of farewell
The feeling of stepping onto the pitch for the last time is something that Clare Polkinghorne admits has yet to sink in.
Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?
The Matildas will play their first game against Brazil in a series of friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei this week.
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