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No more Matildas or Socceroos blockbuster matches if top teams won’t make the trip

The pressure is on Football Australia to sustain interest in the national sides but luring elite opposition to play friendlies at home is ‘bloody difficult’

The Guardian - AU

Matildas stars return to squad for friendlies as Joe Montemurro builds to 2027 World Cup

Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord named as Mary Fowler rested after Asian Cup with Australia to play 153rd-ranked Malawi followed by India or Kenya

The Guardian - AU

Fowler, Carpenter missing from Matildas squad

Mary Fowler and Ellie Carpenter will be among the big names missing when the Matildas take on some lowly ranked opponents in Africa this month.

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The Matildas’ coach wants the side to face the world’s best – so why are they playing Malawi next?

In the afterglow of the Asian Cup, Australia will begin preparations for the 2027 Women’s World Cup with a friendly series alongside three low-ranked teams

The Guardian - AU

FA defends Matildas' friendly meetings with minnows

The Matildas will play African minnows Malawi in their first fixtures after their Women's Asian Cup loss as they look towards next year's World Cup.

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The Matildas’ near misses sting but their Asian Cup final suggests this great team are not done

There was talk of this being a last hurrah at home for a golden generation of Matildas. But their performance showed a glimmer of something else

The Guardian - AU

Matildas rally behind Foord as Kerr faces club limbo

While Sam Kerr's club future is in limbo, the Matildas have thrown their support around Caitlin Foord after a forgetful night in their Asian Cup final loss.

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The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun

Joe Montemurro wants the Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.

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Kennedy's 'sad' admission as Matildas fall short

Alanna Kennedy is adamant the Matildas can lick their wounds from their Asian Cup final defeat and rebound at next year's World Cup.

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Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner wins third Women’s Asian Cup crown

Australia fall short despite multiple attempts on goal as Maika Hamano’s shot from outside the box proves the difference in Japan’s 1-0 victory in Sydney

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Misery for Matildas as Japan claim Women's Asian Cup

The Matildas' Asian Cup campaign has ended in heartache after losing 1-0 to Japan in the final.

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‘We need to believe’: Matildas embrace underdogs tag for last shot at home glory in Women’s Asian Cup

Time is running out for the Australia team led by captain Sam Kerr to win a major trophy as they prepare to meet a red-hot Japan in the final on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

Matildas dismiss Kerr concern amid no-show, knee scare

Joe Montemurro is adamant Sam Kerr is fit for the Women's Asian Cup final despite the captain's pre-match press conference absence and a heavily-bandaged knee.

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Bees, flies, flowers: Japan coach's Asian Cup verdict

Nils Nielsen has drawn on some colourful analogies to discuss the difference between Japan and Australia's varied Women's Asian Cup form.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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