Leticia McKenna at the double as Matildas’ next generation help trounce Haiti 7-1
Australia beat Haiti 7-1 in a friendly in France, with young midfielder Leticia McKenna scoring twice on her starting debut. The result gave the Matildas a strong finish to their October fixtures and a chance to build depth and test new combinations ahead of next June’s Women’s World Cup.
McKenna scored in the opening two minutes and just before half-time, while Haiti’s Melchie Dumornay briefly equalised with a solo run and shot. Australia struggled against Haiti’s organised defence before scoring five times in the second half, as Caitlin Foord, Clare Wheeler, Holly McNamara and Daniela Galic also found the net; Galic’s goal was her first for Australia.
- Leticia McKenna scored twice on her starting debut.
- Australia beat Haiti 7-1 in France.
- Five Matildas goals came in the second half.
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The Matildas are Australia’s women’s national football team, while Haiti’s team represents the Caribbean nation in international matches. A friendly is a match that does not decide a tournament result, and coaches often use it to assess players and combinations.
Australia have a mix of established internationals and younger players, with squad depth important when preparing for a major tournament. The Women’s World Cup brings together national teams from around the world, so matches such as this can help both sides gauge their options and build experience.