Michelle Heyman Shines as Matildas Held in Late Slovenia Equaliser
Hey, have you seen what went down with the Matildas last night? What a mix of brilliance and heartbreak. Michelle Heyman, the seasoned veteran, lit up the pitch with a stunning goal early in the second half—one of those powerful, clinical finishes that remind you why she’s still at the top of her game. She absolutely blasted the ball into the net in the 50th minute, and for a while, it looked like that would be the winning moment against Slovenia.
The crowd at HBF Park in Perth—over 13,000 strong—erupted, and rightly so. The Matildas had come out with real composure and intent. Under new head coach Joe Montemurro, you could already sense the evolution. The midfield, anchored by Kyra Cooney-Cross and Alanna Kennedy, was much more composed, with Amy Sayer buzzing through the lines and linking up play. It was actually Sayer who was pivotal throughout the game, constantly finding space and driving forward with intelligence and vision. She created several dangerous opportunities, including the lead-up to Carpenter’s surging run and Heyman’s eventual goal.
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Defensively, the Matildas were much sharper than in their previous outing. Clare Hunt and Wini Heatley were rocks at the back, snuffing out Slovenia’s advances with confident tackles and interceptions. You could tell they were aiming to put on a complete performance—and for 90 minutes, they really had it.
But then, in classic football fashion, the drama came right at the end.
Just as Montemurro was getting ready to celebrate—he was literally seen shaking hands with players on the bench—Slovenia struck. A shot from Naja Poje Mihelic cannoned off the post, and Mirjam Kastelec pounced on the rebound to level things in the 91st minute. A late sucker punch that silenced the crowd. The final score: 1-1.
Despite the disappointment of conceding so late, there’s a lot to take away from this match. Michelle Heyman’s goal wasn’t just a highlight—it was a statement. At 36, she’s proving she still has the instinct, power, and positioning to change games at the highest level. And with Montemurro’s system beginning to click, the signs for the Matildas are promising.
They’ll regroup now ahead of their next friendlies against Panama, but this draw, while frustrating, showcased a team on the rise—with Heyman leading the charge.
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