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
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 · 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
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 · Mar 10
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 · 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 The Guardian - AU · 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. AAP · Mar 8
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 · Mar 7
'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 · Mar 5
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 · Mar 5
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5 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 · Mar 5 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
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 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 · Mar 2 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 · Mar 1 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 · Mar 1 '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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1 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 · Mar 1 "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 · Mar 1 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 · Mar 1 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 · Feb 28 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