The CommBank Young Matildas have touched down in the harbour city of Xiamen ahead of their two-match China International Series in collaboration with the China Football Association, supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.
The Australian Women’s U-20 National Football Team will play the China U-20 Women’s National Football Team on Sunday 3 December and Wednesday 6 December at the Auxiliary Field of Xiamen Egret Stadium.
Beyond the matches, the series presents a valuable opportunity for the CommBank Young Matildas to experience the city of Xiamen and strengthen people-to-people ties with their Chinese counterparts.
The team will participate in a joint training session at a sports high school in Xiamen, as well as travel to Gulangyu Island, an important historical site located on the estuary of the Chiu-lung River, to learn more about the city’s history.
The Acting Australian Consul-General in Guangzhou, Ms. Sophie Smith, is delighted that the Young Matildas are in China to compete in the two friendly matches.
She said, “The matches provide a wonderful opportunity to share in the growing enthusiasm of women’s football in China and around the world – particularly following the excitement of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
“We’re really looking forward to Sunday’s match in Xiamen, Fujian province – good luck Young Matildas!”
National Foundation for Australia-China Relations CEO Peter Cai echoed this enthusiasm.
He said, “The Foundation is proud to support the next generation of Matildas heading to China, particularly on the back of the Prime Minister’s recent visit.
“This tour will help build on longstanding links between Australia and China and showcase
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