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Internationals | Raso captains Australia

Sat 05 July 2025, 14:00|Tottenham Hotspur

It was a special moment for Hayley Raso as she led out Australia as captain for the first time in their international friendly with Panama on Saturday.

The 30-year-old forward Leading her nation out with the captain’s armband at the Hands Oval in South Bansbury, Australia, but a second-half strike from Sherline King saw the visitors claim a 1-0 victory.

Earning her 98th cap for her country, netting 22 goals in that, Hayley completed 63 minutes before making way for Michelle Heyman.

Clare Hunt was an unused substitute, while Charlotte Grant was unavailable for the clash due to load management.

Joe Montemurro’s side will now travel to Perth to take on Panama once again for their final game of the series on Tuesday 8 July (11am).

In EURO 2025, Amanda Nilden’s Sweden kicked off their tournament with a 1-0 win over Denmark in Group C on Friday evening.

The defender, who is competing at her second European Championship, was an unused substitute for her nation.