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. AAP · Mar 17
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. AAP · Mar 17
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 The Guardian - AU · Mar 17
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. AAP · Mar 17
Trump critic, author, coach: meet Japan's Nils Nielsen Meet anti-Trump Greenlander and part-time children's author Nils Nielsen, the mastermind behind Japan's Women's Asian Cup campaign. AAP · Mar 17
Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines. AAP · Mar 15
Koreans cruise into Asian Cup semis with Uzbek crushing South Korea have outclassed Uzbekistan to claim a 6-0 Women's Asian Cup win and advance to the competition's semi-finals. AAP · Mar 14
China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi China had a goal rubbed off and a penalty saved, but they still did enough to beat Taiwan and set up a blockbuster semi-final showdown with Australia. AAP · Mar 14
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. AAP · Mar 13
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 · Mar 13
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 · Mar 13
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 · Mar 13
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 · Mar 12
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 · Mar 12
FourFourTwo · Mar 11 Why are Iranian players staying in Australia after Asian Cup elimination and why is Donald Trump involved? Five players from Iran’s women’s national football team have been granted humanitarian visas by Australia following their elimination from the Asian Cup
AAP · Mar 11 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.
AAP · Mar 10 Late drama as Iranian player changes mind on asylum Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia have had to be moved to a safer place after a teammate inadvertently gave away their location.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Iranian women footballers offered ‘place to train, play and belong’ by Australian team after being granted asylum Five players from the Iranian women’s football team have been granted asylum in Australia following their Asian Cup exit
AAP · Mar 10 Vietnam out of Asian Cup after 4-0 loss to Japan Japan have unleashed a three-goal burst to start the second half on the way to a 4-0 win over Vietnam at HBF Park in Perth.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 10 How a bid for freedom by Iran’s women footballers unfolded in Australia The furore over not singing their anthem at the Asian Cup was only the start of the drama as players weighed up a chance to seek asylum amid uncertainty about their fate back home
AAP · Mar 8 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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 8 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
AAP · Mar 8 Protests follow Iran's exit in Women's Asian Cup Iran's women's soccer team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Australia urged to grant asylum to Iranian women’s football team after anthem controversy Iran’s national football team finishes Women's Asian Cup group stage and now faces return to a country embroiled in war
AAP · Mar 8 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.