Matildas Beat Haiti 7-1 in International Friendly

Australia's CommBank Matildas defeated Haiti 7-1 in an international friendly at Stade Walter-Luzi, according to matildas.com.au and foxsports.com.au. Debutant Leticia McKenna scored a double in her first start for the national team, with second-half goals from Caitlin Foord, Daniela Galic, Clare Wheeler and Holly McNamara, plus an own goal, completing the rout. Australia opened the scoring within 80 seconds when Clare Wheeler's cutback found McKenna, whose first-time finish put the Matildas ahead. Haiti responded quickly through Melchie Dumornay, the OL Lyonnes striker, who latched onto a ball in behind the Australian defence and finished past goalkeeper Arnold to level the match. Haiti remained a threat on the counter, with Brittany Raphino striking the crossbar in the 33rd minute before Arnold saved the follow-up. McKenna completed her double just before half-time after a sequence involving Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso. Head coach Joe Montemurro made four changes from the side that faced Germany earlier in the window, with Courtney Nevin and Charli Grant coming into defence. The match closed out Australia's October international window as both teams prepare for upcoming fixtures, the reports said.