Tony Gustavsson steps down as Matildas head coach

Tony Gustavsson has stepped down from being the Matildas head coach following the team’s “disappointing” Olympic performance.

Tony Gustavsson steps down as Matildas head coach

Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson has stepped down from thefollowing his team’s “disappointing” Olympic performance.

According to Football Australia, Gustavsson and the sporting body reached a “mutual agreement” to end his contract.

It comes after the team failed to progress beyond the group stage of the women’s football competition at the Paris Olympics after last night’s defeat against the U.S.

Gustavsson steps down

Gustavsson called his time at the Matildas “a great honour and privilege”.

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In a social media post, the Matildas thanked Gustavsson “for his strong contribution, passion and commitment” to the team over the past four years.

“We wish him every success for the future,” they said.

Football Australia will begin recruiting a new head coach immediately.

“This journey with the team has had many incredible moments and memories that I will forever treasure,” Gustavsson said.

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