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Matildas survive North Korea scare to book spot in Women’s Asian Cup semi-final

Australia win 2-1 over Korea DPR in nervous tussle in Perth with goals from Kennedy and Kerr securing 2027 Women’s World Cup qualification

The Guardian - AU

Australia defeat North Korea to progress to Women’s Asian Cup final four – as it happened

Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr score in close battle with Korea DPR with the victory also securing World Cup qualification

The Guardian - AU

World Cup rewards on offer for Matildas in Asian Cup

The Matildas will start as warm favourites for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea, but Sam Kerr is wary of the tournament dark horse.

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Matildas star duo ruled out of Asian Cup quarter-final

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has joked he may have to play Sam Kerr in defence after Steph Catley was ruled out of Friday's quarter-final against North Korea.

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Why are Iranian players staying in Australia after Asian Cup elimination and why is Donald Trump involved?

Five players from Iran’s women’s national football team have been granted humanitarian visas by Australia following their elimination from the Asian Cup

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Bring it on: Matildas brace for physical North Korea

Matildas winger Hayley Raso remains a chance to return for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final, but she will need to brace for a physical North Korea outfit.

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Late drama as Iranian player changes mind on asylum

Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia have had to be moved to a safer place after a teammate inadvertently gave away their location.

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Iranian women footballers offered ‘place to train, play and belong’ by Australian team after being granted asylum

Five players from the Iranian women’s football team have been granted asylum in Australia following their Asian Cup exit

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Vietnam out of Asian Cup after 4-0 loss to Japan

Japan have unleashed a three-goal burst to start the second half on the way to a 4-0 win over Vietnam at HBF Park in Perth.

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How a bid for freedom by Iran’s women footballers unfolded in Australia

The furore over not singing their anthem at the Asian Cup was only the start of the drama as players weighed up a chance to seek asylum amid uncertainty about their fate back home

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos prove Matildas can still achieve Asian glory

Matildas' boss Joe Montemurro says their Asian Cup dream remains alive after they qualified for the quarter-finals as group runners-up.

AAP

Matildas score late in see-sawing draw with South Korea as top spot slips away at Women’s Asian Cup

Alanna Kennedy scores in 97th in messy clash at Stadium Australia

The Guardian - AU

Protests follow Iran's exit in Women's Asian Cup

Iran's women's soccer team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.

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Australia urged to grant asylum to Iranian women’s football team after anthem controversy

Iran’s national football team finishes Women's Asian Cup group stage and now faces return to a country embroiled in war

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Implosion costs Matildas in draw with South Korea

Australia have survived a Women's Asian Cup scare, scoring a late goal to avoid defeat in a 3-3 draw with South Korea.

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Japan blow India away in Women's Asian Cup thrashing

Japan have sent an ominous warning to their Women's Asian Cup rivals, tuning up their shooting boots with an 11-0 thrashing of India in Perth.

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Fowler door opens amid Matildas star's concussion fate

Hayley Raso will watch Australia's Women's Asian Cup clash with South Korea from the sidelines after failing to finish their win over Iran.

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Reborn Matildas warrior chasing 'fairytale ending'

With her international career given a new lease of life by Joe Montemurro, Alanna Kennedy is chasing one thing as the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign heats up.

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'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence

Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.

The Guardian - AU

India’s remarkable Asian Cup chance boosted by cricket team across town

Blue Tigresses have overcome off-field chaos and crises to make this tournament and can look to their women’s cricketers for hope

The Guardian - AU

Matildas into quarter-finals but may come to rue lack of second half goals

Australia were frustrated as Iran kept it at 4-0 and now face South Korea in a decider to top Asian Cup group

The Guardian - AU

Matildas sweep aside Iran in dominant Women’s Asian Cup showing

Australia defeat Iran 4-0 in one-sided Group A match as Mary Fowler starts and scores while Alanna Kennedy nets brace

The Independent UK

Iran football team changes stance on national anthem at Women’s Asian Cup

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The Guardian - AU

‘These women are prisoners’: Iran protesters make voices heard at Women’s Asian Cup

In the vacuum of the players’ silence, it has been the Iranian diaspora in Australia who are speaking out against the regime

The Independent UK

Iran footballer fights back tears as she speaks out on war with US at Women’s Asian Cup

Iran’s Sara Didar was visibly emotional as she spoke about her nation’s ongoing conflict with the US

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