Golden generation still glitters as veterans kickstart misfiring Matildas Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr helped see off China and showed that they can take Australia to Asian Cup glory The Guardian - AU · Mar 17
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 · Mar 17
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. 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
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
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. AAP · Mar 13
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 · Mar 13
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 · Mar 13
Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic Australia have beaten North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth with goals from Alanna Kennedy and captain Sam Kerr.. AAP · Mar 13
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
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 · Mar 12
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. AAP · Mar 12
Pressure not a problem as Matildas brace for dark horse North Korea are one of the best women's football nations in Asia, but the Matildas are backing themselves to come away with victory in Friday's quarter-final. AAP · Mar 10
The Guardian - AU · 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 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
AAP · Mar 8 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.
AAP · Mar 7 Korea give Kerr scope to banish ghosts of sitters past Sam Kerr remains haunted by a miss against South Korea in he last Women's Asian Cup. Now on home soil, she's desperate to make amends.
AAP · Mar 5 'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.
AAP · Mar 5 Kerr's big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought Joe Montemurro has taken his time to unleash a Matildas' frontline of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr -- and he's now reaping the rewards.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5 Matildas sweep aside Iran in dominant Women’s Asian Cup showing Australia defeat Iran 4-0 in one-sided Group A match as Mary Fowler starts and scores while Alanna Kennedy nets brace
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5 Australia secure second Group A win over Iran – as it happened Alanna Kennedy scores brace with Mary Fowler and Amy Sayer also on scoresheet at sodden Gold Coast Stadium
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Jennifer Echegini: ‘Winning the Wafcon is on another level. The pride I felt’ The midfielder on her nomadic life, experiencing Nigerian celebrations and the national team’s World Cup prospects
The Independent UK · Mar 2 A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea Iran has opened its Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament under the shadow of war
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1 Morning Mail: calls for talks as waves of missiles target Iran; scrutiny on ‘less lethal’ police projectiles; Australia’s energy hungry datacentres Death toll rises as missiles rain down across Middle East; police use of ‘less lethal’ weapons scrutinised; datacentres churning through energy resources