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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..

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

Korea give Kerr scope to banish ghosts of sitters past

Sam Kerr remains haunted by a miss against South Korea in he last Women's Asian Cup. Now on home soil, she's desperate to make amends.

AAP

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.

AAP

'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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

Australia secure second Group A win over Iran – as it happened

Alanna Kennedy scores brace with Mary Fowler and Amy Sayer also on scoresheet at sodden Gold Coast Stadium

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Jennifer Echegini: ‘Winning the Wafcon is on another level. The pride I felt’

The midfielder on her nomadic life, experiencing Nigerian celebrations and the national team’s World Cup prospects

The Independent UK

A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea

Iran has opened its Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament under the shadow of war

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: calls for talks as waves of missiles target Iran; scrutiny on ‘less lethal’ police projectiles; Australia’s energy hungry datacentres

Death toll rises as missiles rain down across Middle East; police use of ‘less lethal’ weapons scrutinised; datacentres churning through energy resources

AAP

'Monkey off my back': Kerr rejoices after drought ends

Sam Kerr's winner against the Philippines has not only kick-started the Matildas' Asian Cup lift-off but also injected fresh confidence into the great striker.

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The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr made a statement with her leaping header – the Matildas’ leader is back

Australia’s captain scored with a precise, powerful finish befitting a striker of her calibre – and 851 days since her last goal, this one meant a lot

AAP

"We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win

The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr header delivers Matildas win over Philippines in Women’s Asian Cup opener

Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in first Group A match thanks to a goal from the captain in 14th minute as hosts dominate

The Guardian - AU

Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in Group A opener – as it happened

Captain Sam Kerr scores in 14th minutes as hosts hold on against dogged Filipinas for an important win to start their tournament

The Guardian - AU

Matildas set off on Asian Cup journey to prove home sequel can be better than the original

The 2023 World Cup entranced Australia but continental showpiece could end in a fairytale with only four sides that should trouble the host nation

AAP

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.

AAP

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

Sam Kerr has been in good goal-scoring touch for English powerhouse Chelsea but the superstar's attacking mojo levels still have some way to go.

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