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George Clarke

Aussie coach's major Asian Cup advantage over Matildas

China's coach Ante Milicic has put his team through their paces in a month-long training camp. (Jeremy Ng/AAP PHOTOS)

Ante Milicic hopes a month-long training camp can give his China side an edge as the Australian coach returns home looking to spoil the Matildas' quest to clinch the Women's Asian Cup.

Milicic, who led Australia at the 2019 Women's World Cup, is tasked with maintaining China's strong record in the tournament and will have to halt the Matildas' pursuit of an elusive trophy in the process.

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