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Asian Cup: tough draw for Matildas, but chance to banish ghosts of India

South Korea match will revive bitter memories of 2022 exit as Australia seek to find the right blend before next March

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Matildas to face South Korea in Asian Cup group stage

Hosts Australia have been grouped with continental heavyweights South Korea in the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

AAP

Matildas hope to avoid potential pitfalls at Women’s Asian Cup draw

Tournament hosts Australia will avoid AFC heavyweights Japan and North Korea in the group stage but other tricky opponents await

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Strong winds blamed for 427 drones falling into Yarra River during Women’s World Cup light show

Investigation finds wind conditions at 14 July 2023 event exceeded the drones’ capacity shortly after launch, triggering collisions and errors

The Guardian - AU

We have more work to do: Matildas get wake-up call

The Matildas were lucky to escape with a 3-2 win over world No.56 Panama on Tuesday night, and coach Joe Montemurro knows he has plenty of work ahead of him.

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Heyman, Grant to the rescue as Matildas beat Panama

Veteran striker Michelle Heyman has scored a double before defender Charli Grant popped up for the winner in the Matildas' 3-2 win over Panama.

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More changes as Matildas aim to rebound from shock loss

The Matildas suffered a shock 1-0 loss to world No.56 Panama on Saturday but have the chance to gain revenge in Tuesday night's rematch in Perth.

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No panic despite Matildas' loss to world No.56 Panama

The world No.15 Matildas have suffered their first loss under new coach Joe Montemurro after slumping to a 1-0 defeat to Panama in windy conditions in Bunbury.

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Matildas lynchpin Ellie Carpenter signs for Chelsea

Right-back Ellie Carpenter has penned a four-year-deal with Women's Super League giants Chelsea, ending her time with Lyon.

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Sport gender parity fails to kick goals in the regions

Women and girls in regional Australia face multiple barriers to participating in sport despite efforts following national events to improve gender parity.

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Kennedy excited for Matildas midfield under Montemurro

Veteran defender Alanna Kennedy has put her hand up for more chances in the Matildas' midfield after being used there by new coach Joe Montemurro.

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Be bold and brave: Montemurro gives Matildas wings

The Matildas were error-riddled and stagnant at times during their 3-0 win over Slovenia, but it was an important first step in the Joe Montemurro era.

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Error-riddled Matildas not a concern: Montemurro

Slovenia have unleashed a whopping 20 shots in Joe Montemurro's first game in charge of the Matildas, but Australia still escaped with a 3-0 win.

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McNamara ends goal drought to help save sloppy Matildas

Holly McNamara has broken her international goal drought to help lead the Matildas to a 3-0 win over Slovenia at HBF Park.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia 3-0 Slovenia: Matildas win international friendly – as it happened

Joe Montemurro secures his first win as national coach thanks to goals from Emily Gielnik, Holly McNamara and Hayley Raso

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Another Matildas star out as Montemurro era begins

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will lead the side for the first time in Thursday night's clash with Slovenia in Perth, but he'll be missing a host of stars.

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Sam Kerr links up with Matildas in pleasant surprise

Mystery still surrounds exactly when Sam Kerr will be able to play again, but she will at least be back in the Matildas fold at training this week.

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Matildas already singing to the Montemurro tune

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will be missing many of his biggest stars when he attempts to implement a new game plan in clashes with Slovenia and Panama.

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‘Setting the tone’: Joe Montemurro opts for mix of experience and potential with first Matildas squad

Joe Montemurro will test the depth of Australian women’s football after announcing a squad that lacks star power and is awash with fresh faces

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Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has opened the door for A-League Women stars to push their case in the national team ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup.

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How new coach can be 'missing piece' for Matildas

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has kicked off his tenure and veteran striker Emily Gielnik already has the feeling he can achieve something special.

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Matildas boss overhauls coaching and support staff

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is officially in the job and has kicked off his tenure with a raft of changes to his coaching staff.

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Matildas add A-League Women champ to coaching staff

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has started putting together his backroom staff, with one of the A-League Women's top coaches named as an assistant.

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How rejection put Montemurro on a path to Matildas gig

Joe Montemurro was overlooked when the Matildas needed a coach in 2020 but, as he explains, it proved one of many key steps in a winding path to the top job.

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New coach to give lifeline to forgotten Matilda

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will start contacting players ahead of his first games, including one of the faces of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

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