The Football Ferns have been well-beaten in the first match of their two-game series against Australia’s Matildas at polytec Stadium in Gosford, New South Wales.

Football Ferns Head Coach Michael Mayne has made six changes to the 24-player squad named to play Australia in a two-match series.

The Football Ferns bow out of the Paris Olympics football tournament, going down to hosts France 2-1.

Considering all the drama encircling them, the Football Ferns turn in a solid performance in Olympics opener.

Conceding goals either side of halftime has seen the Football Ferns fall to Japan in an international friendly.