09 Jun 95th minute heartbreaker sinks Matildas

A final-minute heartbreaker has seen the Matildas go down to Italy 2-1 in their opening game of the Women’s World Cup.

Australia was in full control, but careless mistakes gave Italy an opening and they took full advantage.

Sam Kerr gave the Aussies a 1-0 lead early, following up after her penalty was saved.

Italy levelled things up at the 56th minute after a Matildas turnover gave them an opening.

The deadlock wouldn’t be broken until the 95th minute when the Italians headed in the winner from a corner kick.

It was a tough loss for the Matildas who now face a tough task to get out of Group C.