MONTPELLIER, France -- After beginning this Women's World Cup ranked No. 6 and as the highest-seeded team in its group for the first time in history, Australia has positioned itself right back where it is perhaps most comfortable ahead of their matchup against Brazil on Thursday -- as the underdogs. With a stunning 2-1 last-ditch loss to Italy on Sunday, the Matildas went from Group C top dogs to having to fight their way back into this tournament. Fortunately, that's a drill they know well.
"My head certainly wasn't down after the first result," midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight said on Tuesday. "The tournament isn't dictated in the first game, and we know that. As soon as you let any sort of negativity or doubt in, you're on the path to destruction. We are staying positive."
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