Switcheroo for Matildas

MATILDAS coach Alen Stajcic will ring the changes for tonight’s clash with Brazil in Newcastle, prepared to sacrifice short-term results in the pursuit of giving more players the experience to thrive at the top level.

Determined to intensify competition for places ahead of next year’s Asian Cup, Stajcic will continue to shake things up as he seeks a core of 25-30 battle-hardened players.

He said few members of the Australian team that beat Brazil 2-1 in Penrith on Saturday will play.