Goals by Amy Chapman and Catlin Munoz in the 22nd and 40th minutes, respectively, gave Australia a 2:0 halftime advantage.
The Maple Leafs got on the board in the second half with a goal by Kara Lang in the 55th minute, but the Matildas held on for the victory.
Canada continue their preparation for the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Beijing 2008 when they travel to Suwon, Korea Republic for the Peace Queen Cup from 14-21 June.
Canada are in Group A at the 2008 Peace Queen Cup that consists of Argentina, Korea DPR and the hosts, Korea Republic, while the other CONCACAF qualifier, USA will compete in Group B along with Australia, Brazil and Italy.
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL
Friendlies
23.05.2008: Sydney, AUSTRALIA; Sydney Football Stadium
AUSTRALIA - CANADA 2:1 (2:0)
Amy CHAPMAN 22'; Catlin MUNOZ 40' - Kara LANG 55'
AUS: Melissa Barbieri (46: Lydia Williams) - Clare Polkinghorne, Kate McShea, Cheryl Salisbury, Di Alagich, Ellyse Perry, Lauren Colthorpe, Amy Chapman (77: Tameka Butt), Collette McCallum, Catlin Munoz (66: Jenna Tristram), Sarah Walsh (60: Kyah Simon). Booked: Alagich 83'
TD: Tom SERMANNI
CAN: Erin McLeod - Clare Rustad, Rhian Wilkinson, Martina Franko, Candace Chapman, Emily Zurrer, Sophie Schmidt (66: Jodi-Ann Robinson), Jonelle Filigno, Kara Lang, Melissa Tancredi, Christine Sinclair. Booked: none
TD: Even PELLERUD
R: Tammy OGSTON (AUS)
14.06.2008: Suwon, KOREA REPUBLIC; Suwon Sports Center Stadium
ARGENTINA - CANADA
15.06.2008: Suwon, KOREA REPUBLIC; Suwon Sports Center Stadium
AUSTRALIA - USA
16.06.2008: Suwon, KOREA REPUBLIC; Suwon Sports Center Stadium
KOREA REPUBLIC - CANADA
17.06.2008: Suwon, KOREA REPUBLIC; Suwon Sports Center Stadium
BRAZIL - USA
18.06.2008: Suwon, KOREA REPUBLIC; Suwon Sports Center Stadium
KOREA DPR - CANADA
19.06.2008: Suwon, KOREA REPUBLIC; Suwon Sports Center Stadium
ITALY - USA
