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The Latest Breaking News from Asian Cup

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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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.

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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

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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

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

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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.

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Japan blow India away in Women's Asian Cup thrashing

Japan have sent an ominous warning to their Women's Asian Cup rivals, tuning up their shooting boots with an 11-0 thrashing of India in Perth.

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Fowler door opens amid Matildas star's concussion fate

Hayley Raso will watch Australia's Women's Asian Cup clash with South Korea from the sidelines after failing to finish their win over Iran.

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