# Matildas lose to Germany in friendly

> Australia falls 4-2 to Germany in European friendly as Matildas struggle.
- Title: Matildas lose to Germany in friendly · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Australia falls 4-2 to Germany in European friendly as Matildas struggle. Australia lost 4-2 to Germany in a European friendly match in Karlsruhe…
- Keywords: matildas, germany women's football team, australia sport, women's football, european friendly, 2027 women's world cup, karlsruhe, sports, lose, Germany, friendly, the Guardian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/10/matildas-australia-germany-sam-kerr-friendly-match-report
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:52:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: matildas, germany women's football team, australia sport, women's football, european friendly, 2027 women's world cup, karlsruhe, sports
## Matildas trail 2-0
Australia fell 2-0 behind Germany in a European friendly match in Karlsruhe.
## Kerr scores late goal
Sam Kerr scored a late goal for Australia in the 45th minute of the match.
## Germany dominates early
Germany controlled the game early, with seven shots to Australia’s two in the first 20 minutes.
## Kerr injured in match
Sam Kerr fell to the ground after being stomp by Sjoeke Nusken, stripping off her armband.
## Matildas lose 4-2
Australia lost 4-2 to Germany in a European friendly match in Karlsruhe.
## Matildas need improvement
Australia’s lack of depth, especially in attack, highlighted their need to improve ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
## Key takeaway

Australia lost 4-2 to Germany in a European friendly match in Karlsruhe, highlighting their need to improve ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.