The Latest Breaking News from Joe Montemurro

Misery for Matildas as Japan claim Women's Asian Cup

The Matildas' Asian Cup campaign has ended in heartache after losing 1-0 to Japan in the final.

AAP · Mar 21

‘We need to believe’: Matildas embrace underdogs tag for last shot at home glory in Women’s Asian Cup

Time is running out for the Australia team led by captain Sam Kerr to win a major trophy as they prepare to meet a red-hot Japan in the final on Saturday

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20

Matildas dismiss Kerr concern amid no-show, knee scare

Joe Montemurro is adamant Sam Kerr is fit for the Women's Asian Cup final despite the captain's pre-match press conference absence and a heavily-bandaged knee.

AAP · Mar 20

Hayley Raso no-show just tactical: Montemurro

The Matildas are into the Women's Asian Cup final, but eyebrows were raised when Hayley Raso was an unused substitute in the 2-1 semi-final win over China.

AAP · Mar 17

Australia book spot in Asian Cup decider – as it happened

Much improved hosts hold off defending champions in Perth to make their fifth major tournament final

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17

Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach

Ante Milicic led the Matildas to the last 16 at the 2019 World Cup but will be the enemy on Tuesday night in Australia's Asian World Cup semi-final with China.

AAP · Mar 16

Australian insiders in China’s ranks threaten Matildas’ Women’s Asian Cup dream

The hosts face their toughest opponent in the defending champions, whose coach Ante Milicic knows the Australian team better than most

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16

Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is tight-lipped about what roles Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will play against China after they passed their concussion tests.

AAP · Mar 16

Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final

The Matildas will take on China in Tuesday night's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth, and confidence is high following a fighting win over North Korea.

AAP · Mar 14

Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Defender Alanna Kennedy is thriving in the midfield, with her five goals at the Women's Asian Cup giving her a shot at winning the tournament's golden boot.

AAP · Mar 14