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‘It’s 50-50’: coaches dodge ‘favourites’ question before Matildas meet Japan in Women’s Asian Cup final

The Matildas are either ‘shit’ or ‘honey’ according to Japan coach Nils Nielsen, who evaded a question on whether his side are favourites in a bemusing press conference

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s ruthless streak poses fresh challenge for rising Matildas in Women’s Asian Cup final

The world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday’s final against hosts Australia as clear favourites

The Guardian - AU

Why Sam Kerr could barely celebrate win over China

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has already scored four goals for the tournament, and she hopes more will come in Saturday night's Women's Asian Cup final.

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Hayley Raso no-show just tactical: Montemurro

The Matildas are into the Women's Asian Cup final, but eyebrows were raised when Hayley Raso was an unused substitute in the 2-1 semi-final win over China.

AAP

Australia book spot in Asian Cup decider – as it happened

Much improved hosts hold off defending champions in Perth to make their fifth major tournament final

The Guardian - AU

Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach

Ante Milicic led the Matildas to the last 16 at the 2019 World Cup but will be the enemy on Tuesday night in Australia's Asian World Cup semi-final with China.

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Australian insiders in China’s ranks threaten Matildas’ Women’s Asian Cup dream

The hosts face their toughest opponent in the defending champions, whose coach Ante Milicic knows the Australian team better than most

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Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is tight-lipped about what roles Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will play against China after they passed their concussion tests.

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Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final

The Matildas will take on China in Tuesday night's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth, and confidence is high following a fighting win over North Korea.

AAP

Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Defender Alanna Kennedy is thriving in the midfield, with her five goals at the Women's Asian Cup giving her a shot at winning the tournament's golden boot.

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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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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.

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Defensive frailties and missed chances put Matildas on rocky Asian Cup road

Australia’s 3-3 draw with South Korea means they finish second in Group A and must travel to Perth for their quarter-final

The Guardian - AU

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

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Australia 3-3 South Korea: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 – as it happened

Alanna Kennedy scores brace as Matildas draw with South Korea

AAP

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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Kerr's big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought

Joe Montemurro has taken his time to unleash a Matildas' frontline of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr -- and he's now reaping the rewards.

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

AAP

Fowler on song as Matildas blitz Iran in Asian Cup win

A Mary Fowler goal and an Alanna Kennedy brace have set the Matildas on their way to a dominant 4-0 win over Iran.

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

AAP

Matildas drop 'keeper hint as star firms for return

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold could be left out of the Matildas' clash with Iran as midfielder Kyran Cooney-Cross prepares to return to national team action.

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'We're concerned': Iranian star's tears over conflict

Iran's Sara Didar broke down in tears as she discussed the rapidly moving conflict in her homeland prior to their Women's Asian Cup clash with Australia.

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