13 Jun Matildas keep World Cup hopes alive with comeback win over Brazil

The Matildas have secured their first win of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup with a 3-2 comeback win over Brazil.

After being 2-1 down at half-time, the Matildas quickly equalised through a Chloe Logarzo goal in the second half.

The third goal was scored in bizarre circumstances, as Brazil's Monica headed the ball into her own net.

Just as the Matildas faithful started to celebrate, the lineswoman's flag went up.

Enter VAR.

Upon review, referee Esther Staubli overturned the original off-side decision and awarded the Australians a goal, and their first World Cup win of the tournament.

After the win, captain Sam Kerr hit out at the haters who criticised the Matildas after their 2-1 loss against Italy.

"I'm so proud of the girls, I knew we were in it at half-time," she said post-match.

"There was a lot of critics talking about us but we're back so suck on that one! It's just outside noise, we don't listen to the haters.

"The reaction from the girls, you can see what it means to us. We were so disappointed after the first game."