'Asking why honey is better than s***': Japan coach spins favouritism ahead of Matildas clash
By Amanda Shalala
Japan's coach says determining a favourite for the Women's Asian Cup final between his team and Australia is a matter for bees and flies.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/matildas-womens-asian-cup-japan-coach-nils-nielsen/106472632
There were 5,000 people at the Matildas' last home Asian Cup final
By Jon Healy
The last time the Matildas played an Asian Cup final in Australia, there were 5,000 people in the stands at a suburban football ground in Adelaide.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/womens-asian-cup-final-2006-matildas-china-crowd/106467634
Kerr single-handedly alters the Matildas' destiny, now others must come along for the ride
By Amanda Shalala
Sam Kerr has once again shown that she can single-handedly alter the course of Australian football history, but the rest of the team must follow after winning through to the Asian Cup final.
Live: Matildas take on China in blockbuster Asian Cup semi at Perth Stadium
By Simon Smale, Henry Hanson, and Amanda Shalala
The semifinals of the Women's Asian Cup begin with the Matildas locking horns with defending champion China in Perth. Follow live.
#Matildas #AustraliaSoccer #Soccer #Sport #SimonSmale #HenryHanson # #AmandaShalala
How to watch Matildas vs China in Women's Asian Cup semifinal
By Amanda Shalala
The Matildas are in the final four at the Women's Asian Cup, and take on the defending champion China in the first semifinal tonight. Here's how to follow the game at Perth Stadium.
Talented attacker turns back on Socceroos for Croatia
One of Australia's brightest young talents appears to have been lost without even playing a game for the Socceroos, with Portsmouth dynamo Adrian Segečić switching associations to Croatia.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/adrian-segecic-switches-australia-croatia/106455262
Imperfect Matildas get perfect result to make Asian Cup semis
By Amanda Shalala
Despite being largely outplayed by North Korea, the Australians have activated their belief mindset, and are zeroing in on the Women's Asian Cup trophy.
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