The Matildas kicked off their campaign under new coach Joe Montemurro with a convincing 3-0 victory over Slovenia at HBF Park, where 8,678 fans were in attendance.

Emily Gielnik opened the scoring just three minutes into the match, taking advantage of a chaotic corner situation.

Late goals from Holly McNamara and Hayley Raso rounded out the scoring, with McNamara celebrating her first international goal.

Despite the scoreline, Montemurro described the match as 'the perfect game,' acknowledging the challenges faced during the encounter.

However, the Matildas struggled with loose passing and defensive errors, which allowed Slovenia multiple scoring opportunities.

Teagan Micah played a crucial role in maintaining a clean sheet for Australia, making key saves, especially in the second half as Slovenia ramped up their offensive pressure.

Montemurro emphasized the importance of maintaining possession and playing under pressure, noting that adapting to these challenges is vital for the team's growth.

He also highlighted that achieving continuity in their play will take time, given the limited training the team has had together.

Despite several errors during the match, Montemurro remains optimistic about the team's development moving forward.

Australia's attacking play showed promise, particularly in breaking Slovenia's high press, with effective combinations on the right wing between Gielnik and Ellie Carpenter.

Key moments of danger for Slovenia were often created through the Matildas' mistakes, which led to missed chances for the visitors.

Overall, the team faced defensive vulnerabilities and missed several scoring opportunities that a stronger opponent might have capitalized on.