Matildas to play Olympic qualifiers after match rescheduled due to coronavirus fears

  • Delayed China game takes isolation period into account
  • Third time matches have been forced to move

The Matildas’ clash with China is set to go ahead after having their Olympic qualifying encounter delayed until 12 February at Campbelltown Stadium. Officials were scrambling to re-schedule the game after the Chinese team were this week isolated at their Brisbane hotel because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Football Federation Australia on Friday confirmed the womens’ national team will begin their qualifying tournament against Taiwan in Campbelltown on 6 February. The Matildas then head to Bankwest Stadium, where they will face Thailand on 9 February before taking on China.

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