FIFA Series: Malawi Fall to Australia in FIFA Series Opener
Malawi’s Scorchers endured a difficult start to their FIFA Series campaign after falling 5-0 to Australia at Nyayo Stadium in The post FIFA Series: Malawi Fall to Australia in FIFA Series Opener first appeared on Africa Top Sports.
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Malawi’s Scorchers endured a difficult start to their FIFA Series campaign after falling 5-0 to Australia at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday.
Australia took an early lead in the 6th minute, capitalising on a quick attacking move that caught Malawi’s defence off guard.
The Scorchers gradually settled into the match, showing signs of improvement and pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Just before halftime, Malawi came close through a Rose Kabzere free-kick, which was saved, before Vanessa Chikupila’s rebound was blocked. However, Australia doubled their lead in the 41st minute to go into the break 2-0 up.
Malawi continued to fight in the second half, with Chikupila testing the goalkeeper from distance in the 53rd minute, but her effort was comfortably handled.
Australia extended their lead with further goals in the 60th, 86th and 90+2 minutes, punishing defensive lapses to seal a commanding victory. Following the result, the Scorchers will face India in the third-place playoff on Wednesday at 13:00 at Nyayo Stadium.
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