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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

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Record crowds, empty seats and the Matildas in a dream final: has the Women’s Asian Cup been a success?

Tournament organisers point to strong TV audiences and reaching a wider range of fans even as Australia have failed to sell out matches on home soil

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On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return

A hat-trick from Hong Song-Ok in a dominant 4-0 defeat of Taiwan has ensured North Korea will return to the World Cup despite their early Asian Cup exit.

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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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Beating Japan is not 'mission impossible': Catley

Steph Catley knows the Matildas face a tough Japanese opponent in the Asian Cup final, but believes Australia's defence will be up to the task.

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Why Asian Cup rival can't get enough of this Matilda

Mary Fowler's admirers stretch beyond Australia, with even Japan coach Nils Nielsen admitting there's a special place in his heart for the Matildas star.

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Japan down Korea, set up Asian Cup final with Australia

Japan will meet Australia in the final of the Women's Asian Cup after smashing South Korea 4-1 in Sydney.

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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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Morning Mail: Trump rages at allies over Iran war, rate hike ‘double whammy’, Matildas beat China to make final

Israel claims assassination of Ali Larijani while senior Trump official quits over war ‘lie’; Iran conflict sparks more cost of living pain

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'Desperate' Korea stare down Asian Cup nemesis Japan

South Korea held the Matildas to a draw to top Group A at the Women's Asian Cup. But a semi-final showdown with Japan shapes as their biggest obstacle.

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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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Golden generation still glitters as veterans kickstart misfiring Matildas

Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr helped see off China and showed that they can take Australia to Asian Cup glory

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Kerr and Foord propel improved Matildas past China to Women’s Asian Cup final

Plucky Australia beat defending champions 2-1 and will face either Japan or South Korea in Saturday decider

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Kerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr have scored either side of half-time as the Matildas beat China 2-1 to set up an Asian Cup final against either South Korea or Japan.

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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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Mixed emotions: Ante Milicic plots Matildas downfall

China will start as big underdogs for Tuesday night's semi-final against the Matildas but their coach Ante Milicic is confident of causing an upset.

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Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

China will be big underdogs for their semi-final against Australia, but coach Ante Milicic thinks his players will thrive in the Optus Stadium cauldron.

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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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I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

Australia are into the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals, and star striker Sam Kerr reckons her best is still to come despite already scoring three goals.

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Matildas make room for bigger questions over future after Asian Cup escape

A narrow win over North Korea shows the Matildas aren’t done yet. Even if the balance of play suggests they should be

The Guardian - AU

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

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