Asian Cup
- Opinion
- Matildas
The only sports star I’ve seen who could rival Sam Kerr’s supernatural sense of timing
Her goal in the Asian Cup semi-final against China again demonstrated the other-worldly quality that sets the Matildas striker apart from mere mortals.
- Peter FitzSimons
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Kerr trains with Matildas hours after mystery press conference no-show
Sam Kerr had been listed to talk to the media on Friday ahead of the Asian Cup final. The team sent Ellie Carpenter instead, leaving media in the dark about the captain’s fitness.
- Emma Kemp
Watch Iran's national women's team during the two national anthems
Iran's players were silent before their first match, but saluted the national anthem ahead of the second game against Australia.
- Opinion
- Iran
As Iran’s exiled prince, I fear for the women Australia couldn’t save
Australia has saved six of Iran’s female football squad, but their teammates – and all of Iran’s women – will not be safe until this regime has gone.
- Reza Pahlavi
Arnold is Matildas’ No.1 again as Fowler and Kerr make appearance in Perth
Teagan Micah’s devastating withdrawal has planted Mackenzie Arnold firmly between the posts for the Asian Cup and given the goalkeeper another shot at helping the Matildas achieve something historic.
- Emma Kemp
‘What they achieved was extraordinary’: First Asian Cup Matildas reunite, 50 years on
Members of the Australian team which competed at the inaugural Women’s Asian Cup in 1975 gathered to share their experiences over a lunch at NSW Parliament House.
- Frances Howe
- Exclusive
- Australian soccer
How Mary Fowler conquered ‘envy and FOMO’ to stay in Asian Cup contention
The Matildas superstar speaks about how she worked to not be a “shitty person” while injured, her Asian Cup hopes, and the polarising reaction to her book.
- Vince Rugari
Matildas prepare to party like it’s 2023, but let’s call the Asian Cup a soiree
The intoxicating insanity of the home World Cup gave the team invaluable lessons on handling the intense public expectation that comes with a home tournament.
- Emma Kemp
Kerr finally set for Matildas return two years after last appearance
Coach Joe Montemurro will see “what sort of minutes we believe is going to be the best” for Kerr in this month’s away friendlies with Wales and England.
- Emma Kemp
As it happened: Douglas Costa stars on debut as Sydney FC wins 5-0 in AFC Champions League 2 opener
Sydney FC’s new Brazilian marquee star made a bright first impression in Thursday night’s comfortable win over Hong Kong outfit Eastern SC.
- Vince Rugari