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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

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.

AAP · Mar 8

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 sweep New Zealand in Adelaide as Sam Kerr makes long-awaited return

Goals from Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso seal win as superstar’s comeback brightens tough year for Australia

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025

Sam Kerr back but without much of a bang after 725-day Australia absence

The Chelsea striker worked hard but failed to score in her first game for the Matildas since sustaining a knee injury

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025

Jess Fishlock’s final Wales appearance ends in defeat to Australia

Wales 1-2 Australia: Fishlock’s 166th and final international ended in defeat for Wales

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

Australia’s late winner sinks Wales to deny Jess Fishlock a fitting farewell

Sam Kerr returns for the Matildas in a 2-1 victory in Cardiff in what was Jess Fishlock’s 166th and final appearance for Wales

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025

Kerr non-touch proves crucial as Matildas beat Wales

Sam Kerr has made it through 65 minutes in her first Matildas match since November 2023 but it was Caitlin Foord who came to the rescue in a 2-1 win over Wales.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Australia 2-0 South Korea: women’s international football friendly – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Matildas made it two wins from two against their Asian rivals as Mary Fowler’s strike and an own-goal sealed a 2-0 victory

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025

Matildas still without Kerr for South Korea friendlies

Despite hopes Sam Kerr would be poised to make her return from injury, the Matildas will again be without the striker for their friendlies against South Korea.

AAP · Mar 24, 2025