Matildas 3 North Carolina University 1

The Matildas had an impressive hit-out against USA touring side North Carolina University this morning at the AIS in Canberra. This was the last chance for coach Tom Sermanni to look at his players before announcing the squad for North Korea.

NCU were on their end of season tour. With 7 million women players in the USA they will have strong sides for years to come. NCU's end of season tour is fully paid for by their sponsor Nike!

Starts you thinking doesn't it.

"We get to choose which country we come to," said an injured NCU player. "We chose Australia, because its awesome!"

Can't argue with that.

The NCU were a strong team. They had US National team members in Yael Averbuch, Mandy Moraca, Ashlyn Harris, Tobin Heath and Casey Nogueira in their squad.

In a competitive game the Matildas ran out winners 3-1. Goals from Jo Burgess, Lana Harch and Lisa De Vanna secured the win.

This was the closest test the Matildas had had for some time.

And it goes to show that watching Pink the night before the game doesn't necessarily hinder your performance, although Tom Sermanni may have a different view.

Read more about the North Carolina teams tour at NCU on tour down under