It's official - Salisbury and Peters to retire from the Matildas

The upcoming friendly series between Australia and Italy will be the last time we get to see Cheryl Salisbury and Joanne Peters in action in the green and gold.

Salisbury, Australia's greatest ever footballer, has represented her country 150 times, scored a record 37 goals and as the glue that holds the team together, she will be sorely missed.

Cheryl will formally announce that Saturday's international friendly against Italy on 31st January at Parramatta Stadium will be her 151st and final appearance for the Matildas at a press conference this afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Parramatta.

Joey Peters' last game will be the second of the two friendly matches to be played, this time in Canberra.

Peters has played 109 matches for the Matildas and is only the third woman to reach the milestone, after making her debut against New Zealand in Auckland as a 17-year-old in 1996.

So if you're a soccer fan... or just want to celebrate the great sporting achievements of both these women, get yourself along to the games below.

31 January 2009
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Location: Parramatta Stadium
Street: O'Connell Street
Town/City: Parramatta, Australia
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48647836852

07 February 2009
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
Location: Canberra Stadium
Street: Battye Street
Town/City: Canberra, Australia
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=44565797071

Tickets: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MATILDAS09&searchId=84b3cd47-28be-4bbf-b308-fb3e7b35d96f