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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

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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

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Australia have beaten North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth with goals from Alanna Kennedy and captain Sam Kerr..

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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

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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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North Korea promise no more Asian Cup protests

The spotlight will be on how North Korea's players react if a VAR decision goes against them in their quarter-final against Australia in Perth.

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North Korea’s shady tactics show Matildas must be ready for more than football

Australia are no strangers to the team’s bizarre protests but they will need to keep frustrations in check in Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final

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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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Pressure not a problem as Matildas brace for dark horse

North Korea are one of the best women's football nations in Asia, but the Matildas are backing themselves to come away with victory in Friday's quarter-final.

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Foord frustrated as Matildas' Asian quest takes hit

Caitlin Foord is blaming herself as Australia missed a golden chance to qualify for the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals as Group A winners.

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Matildas learn playoffs fate as China beat North Korea

Chen Qiaozhu and Wang Shuang have scored crucial goals to guide China past North Korea in a fiery Women's Asian Cup showdown to snatch top spot in Group B.

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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

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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.

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

Alanna Kennedy scores brace as Matildas draw with South Korea

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Grave concerns for Iranian soccer team in Australia

There are fears Iranian footballers will be persecuted when they return home from the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, with the government urged to take action.

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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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Australian government urged to protect Iran women’s players labelled ‘wartime traitors’

Footballers sing and salute anthem days after standing silent at Asian Cup as Refugee Council fears team ‘at risk if they return’ to 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.

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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.

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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

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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

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