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Sebastian Tan

Matildas see Japan as team to beat ahead of Asian Cup

Emily van Egmond says the Matildas view Japan as the benchmark heading into the Asian Cup. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

Matildas vice-captain Emily van Egmond sees Japan as the benchmark nation they must match and overcome to win the Asian Cup next year.

The Matildas suffered a 4-0 loss to Japan at the She Believes Cup in February, before going down to the USA and Colombia to finish last on the ladder.

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